Happy 50th Anniversary, PCC! Established on July 1, 1970, Person Technical Institute offered the first opportunity for higher education in our community. Today, now Piedmont Community College, the institution continues to cultivate a well-trained workforce for local industry while also partnering with K - 12 educational institutions to establish trustworthy programs that offer high-quality learning opportunities at a lower cost. Watch for weekly videos from community leaders, students, alumni, employees, and retirees as we celebrate PCC throughout the 20-21 Academic Year!
Elizabeth Townsend published Tuesday, June 30, 2020

Throughout the virtual internship, students are matched with real employers and are given industry specific work assignments. The Pole Star development leader coach works with the students every week to ensure they are completing their tasks and developing soft skills. To learn more, contact Kimberly Bowen, PCC’s Coordinator of Work-Based Learning, at (336) 322-2245 or Kimberly.Bowen@piedmontcc.edu.
Elizabeth Townsend published Wednesday, June 10, 2020

With support from Wells Fargo, PCC's Small Business Center SBC will empower small business owners through the new BOOST, Building Opportunities on Saving and Training, grant program. This program is designed to assist with developing business skills and improving equity investment for each qualified participant. To see if your business qualifies, contact Scott at (336) 322-2484 or scott.keen@piedmontcc.edu or visit www.piedmontcc.edu/sbc.
Elizabeth Townsend published Monday, June 8, 2020

Get started on free classes to earn your High School Equivalency diploma at PCC with a free orientation appointment by calling (336) 322-2155 in Person County or (336) 694-8057 in Caswell County or completing the Adult Basic Skills registration application found at www.piedmontcc.edu/abs under “Contact”.
Elizabeth Townsend published Monday, June 1, 2020

Despite a misty rain, the mood was definitely celebratory Thursday afternoon at Piedmont Community College. About 40 graduates participated in PCC's drive through graduate celebration and they were greeted by trustees, faculty, and staff with flashing lights, honking horns, as a way to say, "Congratulations." Read about the event here from The Courier-Times.
Elizabeth Townsend published Wednesday, May 27, 2020

An emotional Thornton accepted the 2020 PCC Alumnus of the Year award, saying, “PCC has been so instrumental in my life … I came into the PCC, enrolled in school, and my life changed... At PCC I found people that believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself. That grew into a community of people that I’ve grown to love in Caswell County.”
Elizabeth Townsend published Thursday, May 21, 2020

The nurse pinning ceremony is a traditional rite of passage for nursing school students, but restrictions on mass gatherings and social distancing rules made it difficult to carry out the traditional events this year. PCC instead held a drive thru option for students and family members to celebrate this great accomplishment.
Elizabeth Townsend published Friday, May 15, 2020

The $1,500 grant from the State Library of North Carolina is meant to help libraries respond to the coronavirus pandemic by providing Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funding as a means to prepare to reopen and adapt services to reduce the impact of COVID-19. This mini-grant program supports Goal One of North Carolina’s Five-Year Plan: Strengthening Capacity.
Elizabeth Townsend published Friday, May 8, 2020

The May 27 Dan River Region Virtual Job Fair will be offered via Zoom where job seekers can visit with multiple employers by clicking unique links. Those interested should register early (my May 26) to be able to participate. This event is free and open to the PCC students, alumni, and community members.
Elizabeth Townsend published Friday, May 1, 2020

Due to the stay-in-place order, Piedmont Community College is not able to offer computer labs for students without internet access. To help combat this issue, we've worked with the community to identify locations with GUEST access in business and church parking lots. In addition, PCC has added two hot spot locations on the Person County Campus and one hot spot location on the Caswell County Campus. As new locations are identified, they will be added to the list.
Elizabeth Townsend published Wednesday, April 8, 2020