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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

MCC Celebrates “Made in Montgomery Day”

October 31, 2023

Montgomery Community College normally celebrates a fall Manufacturing Day, but this year they decided to expand the reach of the event to all businesses, not just manufacturers, calling it Made in Montgomery Day! Companies in attendance included Troy Lumber, Mohawk Industries, Inc., Saputo, Inc., Mountaire Farms, FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Sandy Ridge Assisted Living, NEXT Gen, Montgomery County Schools, Myrick Construction, Southern Corrections – Department of Adult Corrections and McGee Brothers- Carolina Masonry Services. On October 25th, companies set up tables under a big white tent located between Montgomery Central High School and MCC. Between 7:30am and 1:30, approximately 400 juniors and seniors toured the tent and visited with local employers. In

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

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

MCC Celebrates Manufacturing Day

November 16, 2021

After a year off due to COVID, MCC was thrilled to welcome area companies back to campus to celebrate Manufacturing Day 2021. Six businesses and two providers were on hand to meet with hundreds of MCHS and MCC students to promote the exciting careers awaiting them right here in Montgomery County. Autumn Care of Biscoe, Carolina Aseptic, Jordan Lumber Company, McRae Industries, Mohawk Industries and Troy Lumber Company joined Apprenticeship Montgomery and NCWorks set up booths beneath a large white tent, meeting students MCHS juniors and seniors throughout the day on October 28th. Discussions focused on open positions, employee benefits, company culture, generous pay, flexible schedules and career growth. Freshmen

MCC Implements S.T.E.P. Job Readiness Program

June 23, 2021

Brutonville Community Center in Candor will be the first of several sites to host Montgomery Community College’s S.T.E.P. Job Readiness Training program this summer through fall. The six-week program, which takes place in Candor July 12th through August 19th, aims to take participants from the initial technology setup needed for a job search, all the way through successful interviewing techniques. The Strive, Train, Earn, Prosper curriculum replaces the job search component as a condition of unemployment benefits, through a condensed, one-location, hassle-free learning experience. Program participants will master six competencies during the program: Basic Computer Skills, Gateway to Employment, Resume/Cover Letter & Technical Awareness, Career Planning & Assessment, Economic Literacy

An Accidental Beekeeper

June 11, 2021

In the summer of 2007, Shirley Harris noticed her cucumbers were growing really well. She and husband Tony had always grown some for eating and pickling, but this particular season the vines were producing more cucumbers of exceptional quality than ever before. “It had very little to do with our gardening capabilities,” Shirley now admits. “Our neighbor installed a new heating system, and a wooden box ended up in their side yard, and in the process, a swarm of honeybees moved in.” At the time, Tony and Shirley weren’t sure they wanted the bees around, so they called a local beekeeper who came to have a look. “The bees were

MCC Announces New Online Career Coach Portal

April 14, 2021

Montgomery Community College is pleased to unveil its new Career Coach portal, an online resource for residents in Montgomery County to explore areas of study and discover in-demand careers based on their areas of interest and personal traits. Students can visit https://montgomery.emsicc.com to get started. The portal facilitates a career assessment where students can learn about their strengths and receive career suggestions based on their interests. Students can also browse and search for careers including relevant data on wages, employment and required training and education. Students can then view all of the available MCC programs leading to the career path of interest. “Whether a person is just starting to think

MCC Co-Recipient of $5 Million U.S Department of Labor Grant

January 27, 2021

The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded a $5 million grant to a consortium of North Carolina community colleges called “Aligning the Workforce and Education System for Manufacturing” also known as AWESM. Spearheaded by Forsyth Technical Community College, Montgomery Community College joins Alamance, Davidson County, Guilford Technical, Randolph, Rockingham and Surry community colleges to build the capacity to meet labor market demand for a skilled workforce. “This grant gives us increased capacity to involve area employers and develop the workforce they are trying to attract,” said Andrew Gardner, MCC’s Dean of Continuing Education, the division which oversees the College’s workforce development initiatives. “We intend to use these funds to increase

MCC Supports AmeriQual Aseptic’s Workforce Development Needs

October 21, 2020

If someone told you a company could provide quality, customized training to employees at no cost, would you believe it? Well, it’s true, and made possible through a collaboration between AmeriQual Aseptic, Montgomery Community College (MCC) and the state of North Carolina. Montgomery Community College was awarded the task of managing $137,211 to meet the training needs of AmeriQual Aseptic. The program is available to members of the North Carolina Community College System through funding provided by the North Carolina General Assembly. As a constituent member, MCC works with area businesses to assess their workforce development needs. Where appropriate, MCC’s Department of Continuing Education acts as liaison to the North

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