Black History Month (also known as African American History Month) is an annual celebration of triumphs and struggles by African Americans as well as a time to recognize their prominent role in U.S. history. The tradition was started in 1926 when Historian Carter G. Woodson and minister Jesse E. Moorland sponsored a week to celebrate, …Read More
Piedmont Community College’s (PCC) Public Safety and Human Services department has two firearm focused short-term training options available during the current spring semester: Basic Gun Maintenance and Handgun Safety. Basic Gun Maintenance is the newest short-term training course offered under ‘ Public Safety and Human Services,’ and will begin its inaugural class on February 8 …Read More
During the fall semester, Piedmont Community College’s (PCC) Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society chapter participated in the third annual Collegiate Hunger Challenge. The College competed against 12 other North Carolina colleges and universities to win up to $10,000 to fight hunger on campus and in the communities it serves. The Collegiate Hunger Challenge, created …Read More
Piedmont Community College (PCC) has many short-term courses that offer certification and the possibility for a career change or advancement. The following courses begin in the month of February that could position someone with the opportunity to obtain new employment. For more information on specific areas visit www.piedmontcc.edu/programs. COMPUTERS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Google IT Support …Read More
By Mike Floyd – Caswell Messenger Leia M. Rollins was named to replace McKenzie Burk as coordinator for the Piedmont Community College and Bartlett Yancy College High School advisory program. Rollins was already serving as a similar consultant to PCC’s Roxboro campus and brings years of experience and expertise to her new, expanded role. The …Read More
The N.C. Tobacco Trust Fund Commission (NCTTFC) awarded more than $4 million through 23 grants for agriculture and economic initiatives across the state including a grant to support Piedmont Community College’s (PCC) Center for Educational and Agricultural Development (CEAD) project. These grants place a high priority on projects that stimulate the agricultural economy, train current …Read More
By Amanda Hodges, Caswell County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director – The Caswell Messenger On a Sunday afternoon, an appointment was made by Sista’s Touch Salon owner, Pennie Allen, me (Amanda Hodges), and two of Pennie’s newest team members, Anisha Hawley and Jazmere Mims. The purpose of the meeting was to visit with these two new …Read More
Piedmont Community College (PCC) has many short-term courses that offer certification and the possibility for a career change or advancement. The following courses begin in the month of January that could position someone with the opportunity to obtain new employment. For more information on specific areas visit www.piedmontcc.edu/programs. COMPUTERS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Microsoft Office Specialist: …Read More
As the new year approaches so does the Spring 2022 semester at Piedmont Community College (PCC). To prepare for new students this upcoming semester, PCC added two student success coaches, working evenings and weekends, to accommodate more work and life schedules of those interested in advancing their education. These two new success coaches are focused …Read More
Piedmont Community College (PCC) recently signed an agreement to help its graduates effortlessly transfer to the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW). The “Pathway to Excellence” program is a partnership that guarantees admission to UNCW for students completing an Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science (AS), or an AA or AS in Teacher …Read More
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