Continuing Education

MCC Hosts Extrication Weekend

June 13, 2023

In late May, MCC’s Department of Health & Public Safety hosted an Extrication Weekend. Extrication is the process of removing a vehicle from around a person who has been involved in a motor vehicle collision, when conventional means of exit are impossible or inadvisable. First responders use a delicate approach in order to minimize injury to the victim during the extrication. Extrication procedures are often accomplished by using chocks, bracing for stabilization and powered rescue tools and equipment such as Jaws of Life. Eighteen students participated in the three-day course, coming from as far away as Henderson County. The program was taught by Toranze “Toot” Lee, owner of Premier Extrication, a

MCC Employees Complete Leadership Program

May 3, 2023

Two MCC employees recently completed the North Carolina Community College Leadership Program. Jessica Hamilton, Director of Business & Industry Services and Amy Frieary, Dean of Health and Human Services finished the six-month leadership program designed to provide participants with organized, face-to-face experiences to help them develop skills needed to lead in a community college atmosphere. The North Carolina Community College Leadership Program was founded in 1989 to develop and enhance essential skills to support current and future leadership roles in the North Carolina Community College System. The program provides networking opportunities for participants to discover and apply best practices to deal with current community college issues. Jessica Hamilton was impressed

MCC Welcomes Smith to Helm of Continuing Education Department

April 28, 2023

Montgomery Community College is pleased to announce Hunter Smith as its new Dean of Continuing Education. He holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from UNC-Pembroke, a master’s degree in educational leadership from Northern Arizona University, and is currently pursuing a doctoral degree from Liberty University in higher education administration. Prior to accepting this role, Hunter served as MCC’s Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Research/SACSCOC Liaison. Earlier this spring, when Andrew Gardner left continuing education to join the North Carolina Community College System, Hunter welcomed the opportunity to serve in this role. “Higher Education and workforce development is really my calling,” explains Hunter. “The continuing education effort is so important and rewarding

MCC Introduces New Heritage Crafts Director

February 6, 2023

John Boalick is the new director of MCC’s Heritage Crafts program, and coordinator for the college’s pottery program. MCC’s Heritage Crafts offerings include Pottery, Beekeeping, Homebrewing, Exercise and Taxidermy classes, however Boalick expects the programs topic breadth to expand significantly in the coming years. “Our students have considerable skills and love to use their hands to create,” explains Boalick. “A robust Heritage Crafts curriculum will provide the public with a variety of structured learning opportunities within already-popular disciplines. Our upcoming classes will give the public exciting outlets to broaden their artistic abilities and polish their craft.” John hails from the state of Virginia, where he grew up and received his

MCC Staff On Hand to Assist

October 24, 2022

Staff from the Department of Continuing Education at Montgomery Community College are “on location” every Wednesday from 1-5pm at Star Town Hall (454 South Main Street) through December 14th. Visitors are encouraged to drop by to learn more about programs and classes offered at MCC, and to explore how community college opportunities and resources can help clarify your options and give you the confidence you need to succeed in your journey. The Department of Continuing Education is a diverse, approachable team of professionals who are dedicated to helping people “take that next step” in every situation. They can help you polish-up a resume, research training opportunities, get your high school

New Leadership for MCC’s CCR Program

October 19, 2022

Montgomery Community College is delighted to announce the arrival of its new Director of College and Career Readiness, Debra Sikes. Deb joins MCC with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Texas A&M University, a master’s degree in school counseling and educational leadership from Stephen F. Austin University and superintendent certification from Lamar University. While she clearly spent significant time in Texas, she moved to North Carolina four years ago after falling in love with the area. Prior to her position with MCC, she served as the coordinator of Career and College Readiness at Sandhills Community College in Pinehurst. “Providing a strong foundation for students to pursue their dreams is one

MCC Certifies Water Rescue Participants

October 5, 2022

Sixteen emergency services personnel from across North Carolina completed their Technical Rescue – Water Rescue Certification in late September. The “TR” course, provided by Montgomery Community College, normally takes place over a full week, however pressure from incoming Hurricane Ian packed 48 hours of work into a four-day span. “Nothing like a hurricane to motivate folks to finish their water rescue training!” said Greg Taylor, a course instructor and MCC’s Director of Health & Public Safety Programs. “We knew when we started on September 26th we had to wrap this up quickly to get folks back home and off the roads. Everyone was focused, professional and all sixteen students passed

MCC to Provide Custom, High-Tech Training to Mohawk Employees

October 4, 2022

Montgomery Community College has secured over $70,000 in state funds for customized training based on systems upgrades and equipment for Mohawk Industries, Incorporated. Mohawk Industries, Incorporated in Mt. Gilead is one of the company’s four locations in North Carolina. In 2006, Mohawk purchased Montgomery County-based Homanit USA, an existing medium density fiberboard manufacturer. Mohawk has since invested greater than 40 million dollars in new technology and will partner with Montgomery Community College to provide the needed training that will allow employees to support and maintain the company’s new technology. Training will be provided to Automation Technicians, Electric Maintenance Technicians 1, 2 and Leads on a variety of subjects focusing on

Carolina ALL OUT: A Natural Partner

July 29, 2022

All organizations rely on their employees to deliver excellent products and service to their intended audience, and Montgomery Community College is no different. Our faculty and staff do a marvelous job attracting, educating and assisting students, but we don’t do it alone; there is an extensive supporting cast of partners who provide resources, reach and rhythm to campus life. Carolina ALL OUT is one of those partners, and we’d like to tell you a little bit about them. Owner/Host Chris Douglas has been visiting our campus for a few years now, filming content for his television series Carolina ALL OUT. If it involves hunting and fishing in North Carolina, Chris

Let’s Roll

July 29, 2022

Eggrolls are a flaky, flour and egg-based pastry filled with cabbage, meat and minced vegetables before they are deep-fried. These tasty, hot cylinders are a common companion to Chinese takeout in America, however two Troy-based entrepreneurs have made eggrolls an entrée, moving far beyond the typical pork and cabbage option. Ronny Xiong’s family heritage is Hmong, an ethnic group hailing from Southwest China, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Myanmar. He grew up in a rich culinary tradition, surrounded by good cooks with a knack for using spices, and as he grew up, he too learned his way around a kitchen. He and his wife China, a native of Troy, always enjoyed

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MCC Hosts Extrication Weekend

MCC Employees Complete Leadership Program

MCC Welcomes Smith to Helm of Continuing Education Department

MCC Introduces New Heritage Crafts Director

MCC Staff On Hand to Assist

New Leadership for MCC’s CCR Program

MCC Certifies Water Rescue Participants

MCC to Provide Custom, High-Tech Training to Mohawk Employees

Carolina ALL OUT: A Natural Partner

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