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MCC and RCC Celebrating Truck Driving Grads

August 26, 2024

Montgomery Community College and Richmond Community College graduated their first combined Truck Driver Training class this month. All seven students who started the program graduated from the program and earned their commercial driver’s license. The graduation ceremony occurred on Tuesday, August 20th, with welcome words delivered by college presidents Dr. Chad Bledsoe and Dr. Dale McInnis, of Montgomery Community College and Richmond Community College, respectively. Senator Dave Craven of the North Carolina General Assembly was on hand to show his ongoing support for this workforce development partnership between the two institutions. Commencement remarks were given by John Kester, Dean of Engineering and Trades at RichmondCC. Jessica Hamilton, Director of Business

New Leadership for MCC’s CCR Program

July 31, 2024

Montgomery Community College is delighted to announce the arrival of its new Director of College and Career Readiness (CCR), Yushawnda Royster. Yushawnda joins MCC with a Bachelor’s Degree in English from Elizabeth City State University, and a Master of Arts in Adult Education from East Carolina University. Yushawnda brings a wealth of experience to her leadership role, having served as a Basic Skills Assessment/Retention Specialist with Carteret Community College in Morehead City since 2005. Yushawnda comes from a family of adult educators with a great deal of community college experience. “Providing a strong foundation for students to pursue their dreams is one of the most fundamental roles of a community

MCC Welcomes McAlister to Continuing Education Role

June 20, 2024

Montgomery Community College is pleased to announce the arrival of Sylvia McAlister as its new Dean of Continuing Education. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Language Arts and Literature from North Carolina State University, and from Western Carolina University both a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry and Master of Science in Synthesis of Organometallic Polymers. Prior to accepting her role at MCC, Sylvia served as the Quality/Continuous Improvement Manager at PaperWorks Packaging, Incorporated in Mount Gilead. She has also worked in various scientific capacities for Hospira, Pfizer and Baxter Healthcare. She also taught chemistry, biochemistry and biology for McDowell Community College in Marion, North Carolina. In addition to

Associate with bees, please.

May 30, 2024

Now that most of us have cleaned away the yellow tree pollen that plagues North Carolinians during the month of April each year, it seems to be a good time to learn about another kind of pollination which is happening all around us during the summer months, thanks to many busy insects and animals such as wasps, moths, butterflies, birds, bats and, yes, more than 3,500 species of bees. PHOTO: Nancy Ruppert, retired NC Apiary Inspector, shown outside at MCC’s Apiary teaching MCC students about bees. A quick review of pollination and its importance to plant reproduction: Pollen from a flower’s anthers (the male part of the plant) rubs or

MCC Health & Public Safety Has New Leadership; Now a Designated NAEMT Site

April 23, 2024

Ashley Hernandez always knew she would be a teacher, but she never predicted she would move from early childhood to teaching adults! Ashley joined Montgomery Community College in March 2024 as its full-time Director of Health & Public Safety, after serving the college as the lead Emergency Medical Services instructor. Ashley holds her NC Paramedic certification as well as many specialized certifications. She has been an EMT for 17 years and a Paramedic for 7. Ashley holds certifications in many basic life support and advance life support specialties. Prior to accepting this position, she was employed by FirstHealth of the Carolinas as an Emergency Medical Services Training Officer. Ashley holds

MCC Launches Boot Camps to Support College and Career Readiness

November 17, 2023

The College and Career Readiness (CCR) team at MCC has added another layer of support for students pursuing their High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma: Boot Camps! Each of the half-day sessions covers one of the five topic areas students must master to obtain their HSE diploma: Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies and Writing. At the end of four hours of Boot Camp, students have the opportunity to take the exam- in either English or Spanish. “Our pass rates under our new Boot Camp model are extremely high,” explains Deb Sikes, MCC’s Director of College and Career Readiness. “Students enroll in our program, work to shore up their mastery of course

Campers to Crime Solvers

October 12, 2023

This past summer, area youth enjoyed a three-day immersion experience focused on criminal justice. Montgomery Community College’s “Mystery on the LEGEND Express” summer camp was presented in partnership with Montgomery County Schools and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. The first day began with a visit to Montgomery County’s 911 Communication Center. The group also received a full-blown tour of the Montgomery County court house, which included time observing superior court and civil court proceedings. Judges, clerks and attorneys told campers about their careers, how they became interested in public service and answered student questions. Day one wrapped up with a trip to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office where they engaged

RichmondCC’s CDL Program Expands with MCC Partnership

September 27, 2023

Richmond Community College is expanding its Truck Driver Training program into Montgomery County thanks to a partnership with Montgomery Community College. MCC students will now have access to earning a commercial driver’s license (CDL) using resources from RichmondCC’s Truck Driver Training program. “We at MCC are very proud to be able to work together with RichmondCC to expand this training into our county,” said Dr. Chad Bledsoe, president of MCC. “It’s going to meet the needs of both our employers and potential employees, and it’s just one example of how community colleges can partner together to serve our communities.” Bledsoe noted how vital the trucking industry is both on a

MCC Secures Randolph EMC’s People Helping People Grant

September 27, 2023

The People Helping People (PHP) Board of Directors announced a $975 community grant to the MCC Foundation. The board of directors for PHP, a nonprofit program of Randolph EMC, awards grants that contribute to one or more of three focus areas: the health and well-being of individuals, financial support for income-challenged families or educational advancement through enriching learning opportunities. MCC will use its funds to pay for student testing fees in its High School Equivalency (HSE) program. There are five subject-area tests a student needs to take and pass in order to graduate and receive an HSE diploma, and the process costs $75 per student. With these People Helping People

MCC Renews Focus on NRA Courses

June 28, 2023

Montgomery Community College is pleased to welcome Michael Gardner as its new Facilitator of Short-Term Gunsmithing Courses. Michael spent his earlier years in the state of New York where he worked in a variety of fields including construction, banking and investments, operating a dairy/creamery and managing a dental office. He also served with various Non-Governmental Organizations in Germany as they welcomed and settled refugees from Syria, Afghanistan and Iraq. After moving to North Carolina, he entered management with Harris Teeter Supermarkets. One day during lunch in the employee breakroom, he struck up a conversation with a fellow employee who told him he had enrolled in MCC’s gunsmithing school, and was

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MCC and RCC Celebrating Truck Driving Grads

New Leadership for MCC’s CCR Program

MCC Welcomes McAlister to Continuing Education Role

Associate with bees, please.

MCC Health & Public Safety Has New Leadership; Now a Designated NAEMT Site

MCC Launches Boot Camps to Support College and Career Readiness

Campers to Crime Solvers

RichmondCC’s CDL Program Expands with MCC Partnership

MCC Secures Randolph EMC’s People Helping People Grant

MCC Renews Focus on NRA Courses

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