Nash Community College held orientation on Thursday, May 30 for high school students entering the Career and College Promise (CCP) program, and their parents and guardians. President Dr. Bill Carver welcomed the group to NCC’s campus, and Dr. Deana Guido, associate vice president of transfer initiatives, provided an overview of the program. Approximately 325 new Career and College Promise students will begin at NCC in the fall.

CCP allows qualified high-school-age students to pursue a two-year degree, tuition free, while they are dually enrolled at their high school and at Nash Community College. Credits earned through the program transfer into Nash Community College’s degree programs and to participating four-year colleges and universities. Students may choose from Career and Technical Education and College Transfer pathways.

Career and College Promise is a rigorous program requiring a high level of student commitment and determination. To be considered for admission, applicants must be a high school junior or senior, have an official high school transcript and meet the specific requirements of their chosen pathway.

On average, in-state tuition and fees per semester for one full-time Nash Community College student are less than $1,300 compared to approximately $6,500 per semester, on average, at in-state public four-year colleges and universities.

Career and College Promise students and all prospective Nash Community College students and parents are invited to campus-wide Orientation Open House on Thursday, August 15 from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM (floating).

For more information about Career and College Promise, visit www.nashcc.edu/ccp or call 252-451-8244.

Pictured above: Dr. Deana Guido, associate vice president of transfer initiatives, provides a Career and College Promise overview for students and parents.

Nash Community College recognized eight officers for completing the College’s 56th Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Academy on Tuesday, June 11, 2019.

“Each of you have had an opportunity to experience a wealth of information and apply what you have learned in classroom practical situations during numerous scenario-based blocks,” Rocky Mount Police Department Captain Michael Whitley, NCC alumnus, said in his keynote address. “This course is challenging while serving as the foundation of your law enforcement career. Upon that foundation you are personally responsible for building your career through continued learning experiences.” Whitley cited enthusiasm, courage, wisdom, patience, self-control and compassion as characteristics necessary for the cadets’ success in their new profession.

Cadets participated in rigorous physical and classroom state commission-mandated topics and methods of instruction covering topics related to legal, criminal, juvenile, civil, traffic, investigative, patrol, custody, court procedures, emergency responses, ethics, community relations and more during the twenty-seven-week training. To graduate, students successfully completed all units of study, including the certification examination mandated by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission.

Nash Community College has trained law enforcement officers through its BLET program since 1999. In 2015, Nash Community College expanded its BLET training options with the opening of the Center for Advanced Law Enforcement Training in the Continuing Education and Public Services Building. The Center features unparalleled instructional facilities including an indoor firing range, and VirTra Systems, Inc. training simulator.

For more information, call (252) 451-8489 or email tlmehus599@nashcc.edu.

Pictured above, from left: NCC Basic Law Enforcement Training Director Timothy Mehus; Officer Cassaundra Victoria Sullivan of Fuquay Varina, Wilson Police Department; Deputy Stephen Anthony Ward of Zebulon, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office; Deputy Abigail Renee Genaudeau of Elm City, Nash County Sheriff’s Department; Cadet Dalyn Kyle Follmer of Bailey; Deputy Makeem Rictrell Brooks of Rocky Mount, North Hampton County Sheriff’s Office; Cadet Joseph Vanwick Morris IV of Zebulon; Cadet Jonathan Lewis Long of Rocky Mount; Officer Patrick Michael Lenhart of Wilson, Rocky Mount Police Department.

​Park View Hospital Nurses’ Alumnae Association celebrated their 105th anniversary with a luncheon held at The Main Course at Belmont in Rocky Mount on Thursday, May 16. More than 50 individuals attended the event, including 31 Park View nurses.

Park View Hospital opened its doors as a 25-bed facility on July 1, 1914. Hospital staff witnessed and served both locally and throughout the world during the 1918 Spanish flu and during four wars. The hospital was the largest in Rocky Mount and surrounding communities. The hospital closed in 1971 with 145 beds, and patients were transferred to Nash General Hospital, now Nash UNC Health Care System.

During the anniversary celebration, a candle lighting ceremony was held in memory of the nursing alumnae who passed away in the past year. A special vocal performance was provided by Kennedy Miller, UNC-Wilmington Honors Scholar and granddaughter of Carolyn Shearin, Park View Alumna.

Contributions commemorating the anniversary support the Park View Hospital Nurses’ Alumnae Association Scholarship which was established at Nash Community College in 1989 by the Park View Nurses’ Alumnae Association.

Nash Community College nursing instructor Courtney Calhoun was the keynote speaker. “The Park View nurses are the history and foundation of nursing in our area,” she said. “Without them the history of nursing in this area could be lost.” Calhoun was a recipient of the Park View Nurses Alumnae Scholarship. Upon graduating from NCC with an Associate Degree in Nursing in 2013, she completed Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Sciences in Nursing Education degrees at UNC-Wilmington. Calhoun will begin pursuing her Doctorate of Nursing Practice at Gardner-Webb University this fall.

“I could not have paid my tuition at Nash Community College without the gift of the Park View scholarship and for that I will be forever thankful. The scholarship has come full circle as I am now teaching at Nash Community College where my career began in nursing.”

In addition to Calhoun, Anne Battle Poole and Patty Collins shared remarks at the luncheon. Poole is the daughter of the late Dr. Newsom Battle, surgeon and the late Dr. Margaret Battle, obstetrician-gynecologist, who was the first female physician in Rocky Mount. Patty Collins, MA Ed., BSN has authored two books documenting the history and legacy of Park View Hospital and the Park View School of Nursing.

For more information on the scholarship fund, please contact Pam Ballew, Nash Community College Foundation, P.O. Box 7488 Rocky Mount, NC 27804, (252) 451-8329 or phballew947@nashcc.edu. Nash Community College administers the scholarship and maintains the Park View Health Sciences Hall on its campus where Park View Hospital and Nursing School memorabilia is displayed.

Beverly Griffin, Park View Nursing alumna, event organizer (left) and Courtney Calhoun, NCC nursing instructor and former Park View Hospital Nurses’ Alumnae Association Scholarship recipient (right).

Martha R. Price, Park View alumna, Alumnae Association president (left) and Patty Collins, Park View School of Nursing historian (right).

Strategic Twin Counties Education Partnership (S.T.E.P.), along with local partners in business and education, will present the Twin-Counties Education & Business Leaders’ Summit on Thursday, August 1, 2019 from 8:00 – 10:00 AM. The third annual event will be held in the Nash Community College Brown Auditorium.

The summit brings together area employers, public school systems, community colleges and community-based organizations to build the local talent pipeline by growing workforce awareness, ensuring relevant workforce skills and strengthening relationships with business and industry.

NC Secretary of Commerce Tony Copeland will be the guest speaker. Additionally, attendees will hear from local business, industry and education representatives who will share their experiences in partnering to meet business and industry recruiting needs.

“The format for this year’s event is exciting,” Strategic Twin Counties Education Partnership executive director, Pam Gould said. “We have some unique partnerships to share, that will encourage local businesses to best utilize their educational resources in order to curate a talent pipeline that is best prepared for the next generation.”

Doors will open at 7:15 AM for a networking breakfast followed by the program. Tickets are $15 each, or $120 for a table of eight. Online registration is available at step-partnership.org/summit.

“The Summit will provide relevant updates for employers in all sectors, of all sizes,” Gould said. “Presentations will highlight partnerships that small business owners, industry leaders, education partners, and others can model to help address their specific workforce and talent needs.”

The event is sponsored by Altice and presented in partnership with Nash and Edgecombe community colleges, Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools, Edgecombe County Public Schools, Carolinas Gateway Partnership, Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce and Tarboro Chamber of Commerce.

For more information, please visit step-partnership.org, email steptwincounties@gmail.com or call 252-446-0113.

Peacemakers Read Aloud – Dina Pitt

Nash Community College mathematics department chair Professor Dina Pitt recently volunteered as a read aloud guest at Peacemakers’ Freedom School, an eight-week program that helps at-risk children fall in love with reading, increases their self-esteem, and generates more positive attitudes toward learning.

A Children’s Defense Fund program, Freedom School begins each day with a community member reading a book to 120 young scholars during the opening session. Local volunteers often share their personal and professional experiences as guest readers. Professor Pitt received a warm welcome from the children before reading “This is the Rope” by Jacqueline Woodson. “You all are going to do great things in this world,” Pitt told Freedom School participants. “Please start in your community.” She urged the young scholars to spend 60 minutes every day practicing reading, writing and mathematics.

Professor Pitt is also well known for providing encouragement to students on NCC’s campus. “Not only does she care about her students, she cares about every soul at NCC. I have witnessed her approaching students that she has never met before to ask them what they want to do in life. With a light push of encouragement, many students find the strength they need to succeed through her,” an NCC alumnus recalled.

Dina Pitt has been employed at Nash Community College since 2000. A native of Whitakers, NC, she is a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Arts in secondary mathematics education. She earned a Master of Arts in mathematics at Campbell University. Professor Pitt is also National Board Certified in Mathematics. She serves as vice president of the NCC Foundation Board of Directors, helping lead the college’s fundraising efforts to support deserving students in need of scholarships.

Nash Community College is an educational partner at Peacemakers delivering regular on-site training opportunities including High School Equivalency and continuing education courses.

Nash Community College’s Cosmetology department hosted visitors from the Young Ladies Empowerment Series Youth Summer Camp on Monday, June 10 from 9:00 AM until 3:30 PM. During the visit, students learned about the science of hair and skin, received hair and nail services, discussed personal hygiene, and fashion.

The Young Ladies Empowerment Series Youth Summer Camp is organized annually by Tyson Multimedia Inc. Sponsors for this year’s camp were: Tyson Multimedia Inc., Nash Community College Cosmetology department, Barley and Burger, Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC), and The Eastern North Carolina Center for Business and Entrepreneurship at NC Wesleyan College.

NCC opened its new state-of-the-art cosmetology salon in 2018. The salon provides hair and nail services and is open to the public. For more information including salon hours and prices, click here or call 252-451-8291.

Mark Burgess, NCC Advertising and Graphic Design Graduate and Chariot Creative, Inc. Graphic Design Intern

Nash Community College Advertising and Graphic Design graduate, Mark Burgess of Rocky Mount, is launching his career with a paid internship at Chariot Creative, Inc. in Raleigh.

After graduating from Nash Central High School, Burgess enrolled at NCC. “My experience at Nash was amazing,” he said. “I met instructors who cared about my success and I made friends in the same field as me who work just as hard and even pushed me to be better.”

Burgess graduated from NCC in May 2019 with an Associate in Applied Science degree.

Burgess has a special interest in vector-based design but will be working on many types of creative design projects during his internship. His very first projects include collaborating on a brochure design for a Raleigh veterinary practice and an annual report for a national medical industry nonprofit.

“We are impressed by Mark’s eagerness to learn more about graphic design and the strategies that we use to plan digital marketing – including where design falls into that and all the considerations around it,” Chariot Creative president Jason Cooke said.

The firm offers digital marketing services, branding solutions, and web design to both local and international clients. Their services include responsive web design and development, on-page search engine optimization, Google-certified pay per click advertising, e-commerce, corporate branding, design, and more.

In addition to interning, Burgess is also working to build his own clothing brand. “We are impressed to see Mark’s entrepreneurial spirit with GodSpeed Merch,” Cooke said. “GodSpeed is a brand that I created to remind this generation that God’s timing is perfect,” Burgess said. “As an entrepreneur and artist, I am able to see my vision come to life and I get to be as creative as I want with it.”

Cooke said he sees great potential in the intern. “His eagerness, growth mindset, and just an easy, laid-back vibe make him an asset to our team.”

Burgess credits his mother as his biggest encourager. “Without her support, I would never have made it this far. The NCC Graphic Design instructors are all encouraging and welcoming, too. They are the best teachers I have ever had!”

Nash Community College has been awarded a Duke Energy Workforce Development Grant for $100,000 to enhance its Electric Line Construction Technology program offerings. Equipment funded by the grant will ensure NCC’s Electric Line Construction Technology program continues to provide high-quality training opportunities, resulting in highly qualified program graduates.

“We are proud to support Nash Community College by helping expand its Electric Line Construction Technology program offerings,” said Tanya Evans, Duke Energy district manager. “Our goal is to create a diverse pipeline of skilled workers who can support North Carolina’s energy industry going forward, and NCC has been a wonderful and long-standing partner with us in that effort.”

The NCC Electric Line Construction Technology curriculum prepares students for line construction in rural utility settings through laboratory and practical applications. Students learn elements of electricity, overhead pole and electrical line construction, safety codes and applications, electric power systems, transformer installations, and more. An emphasis on safety is embedded in the program as students earn OSHA, CDL and CPR certifications during training.

NCC’s Electric Line Construction Technology program is known throughout the state and beyond for preparing students for real-world utility careers. Employers confidently recruit NCC graduates, knowing they have mastered workforce competencies prior to entering the workforce and that they are ready to face the demands of utility work.

“New equipment will allow NCC to launch a night academy for the Electric Line Construction Technology program providing greater availability for underemployed individuals to prepare for a career,” Wendy Marlowe said. “This will open doors for more individuals to pursue a career as a line technician, and will help address the increased attrition in the industry due to retirements as the expansion will supply skilled workers for the industry’s pipeline.”

NCC is working with some of the industry’s largest and most successful companies to prepare a technologically advanced, safe and productive workforce. In response to the needs of Duke Energy and sub-contractor partners, the college works to provide state-of-the-art industry training and education by adding technology ready equipment.

For more information, please call 252-451-8243.

Pictured from left, NCC Board Chair Paul Jaber, NCC Vice President of Corporate and Economic Development and Chief Economic Development Officer Wendy Marlowe, NCC President Dr. Bill Carver, Duke Energy District Manager and NCC Foundation Board Member Tanya Evans, NCC Mathematics Department Chair and NCC Foundation Board Vice President Dina Pitt, NCC Vice President of Advancement and Foundation Executive Director Pam Ballew and NCC Foundation Board President Frank Maynard.

PTA Program Hosts ECU Doctoral StudentsPTA Program Hosts ECU Doctoral StudentsNash Community College’s Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program hosted Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students and faculty from East Carolina University on Thursday, June 27 for a patient-centered case scenario discussion. The event was held as part of a research project studying the effects of intraprofessional case simulation between prelicensure PTAs and DPTs.

PTA Collaboration Educational Activity

The two programs collaborate throughout the year to help prepare students for work in the field as intraprofessional teams. NCC faculty engage the doctoral students through information sessions educating them on the roles and responsibilities of PTAs. Additionally, the programs hold joint panel discussions with guest clinicians from the community.

PTA Collaboration Educational Activity

Nash Community College’s Physical Therapist Assistant curriculum prepares graduates to work in direct patient care settings under the supervision of physical therapists. Following completion of the program, NCC PTA graduates may take the licensure examination administered by the NC Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

PTA Collaboration Educational Activity

The NCC PTA program requires students to complete a program application separate from the College’s application. Applications are accepted September 1 – May 20 for possible acceptance into the subsequent fall semester.

Approximately 50 second-year PTA and DPT students participated in Thursday’s activity.

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Fourteen members of Nash Community College’s SkillsUSA chapter ranked nationally during competitions at the 55th Annual Leadership and Skills Conference held in Louisville, Kentucky, June 24-28, 2019.

SkillsUSA is a nonprofit partnership of education and industry founded to strengthen our nation’s skilled workforce. Driven by employer demand, SkillsUSA helps students develop necessary personal and workplace skills along with technical skills grounded in academics.

During the week, more than 6,600 career and technical education students – all state contest winners – competed in over 100 different hands-on trade, technical and leadership fields. Each competing NCC student placed within the top 15 in the nation in their respective category.

NCC Cosmetology students Kamryn Cox of Enfield, Brandy Davis of Wilson and Claudia Phillips of Rocky Mount won first place in the Career Pathways – Arts & Communication category. The students’ art expression and local community engagement earned the team the gold medal for cosmetology education, outreach and awareness throughout the year.

Computer Engineering Technology student Joshua Jacquez of Rocky Mount won the silver medal for Technical Computer Applications.

Students Bryan Angel of Rocky Mount, Cal Sagadraca of Nashville and Cody Smith of Nashville earned the silver medal in the Career Pathways – Business, Management & Technology, Computer Engineering Technology category. The team created an asset tagging database used by Nash Community College’s Computer Repair Shop to enhance project tracking and communication for repair shop workers and clients.

In the Mechatronics category, Electrical Systems Technology students Corey Neal Edwards of Nashville and Travis Wright of Rocky Mount placed fourth.

Caleb Garcia of Spring Hope, a Career and College Promise high school student dually enrolled in NCC’s Computer Engineering Technology program, placed eleventh in Computer Programming. He was awarded the Skill Point Proficiency Certificate for demonstrating his knowledge of Java, Visual Basic, C++ and other programming languages. Industrial Systems Technology student Jason Davenport of Battleboro ranked eleventh for Industrial Motor Control.

The Promotional Bulletin Board team, made up of NCC Cosmetology students Jessica Basinger of Rocky Mount, Justice Batts of Enfield and Gabriel Rudd of Battleboro showcased their talents by promoting SkillsUSA and career and technical education programs with an on-campus bulletin board. They placed seventh for their dynamic design concept and creative rationale.

NCC advisors Sonya Small and Phyllis Hawkins attended Skills University and received certifications for Career Essentials Workshop.

The SkillsUSA Framework empowers every student to succeed at work and in life, while helping to close the “skills gap” in which millions of positions go unfilled. Through SkillsUSA’s championships program and curricula, employers have long ensured schools are teaching relevant technical skills, and with SkillsUSA’s new credentialing process, they can now assess how ready potential employees are to begin their career.

Dr. Deana Guido, Nash Community College Associate Vice President of Transfer Initiatives, was honored with the inaugural 2019-2020 Lighthouse Liaison Award by AVID for Higher Education at the 2019 AVID Summer Institute held in Denver, Colorado.

Nash Community College is one of only three National Demonstration Sites for AVID for Higher Education. As an AVID partner, the College engages a comprehensive and strategic approach to student success promoting student and faculty involvement in curricular and co-curricular activities that support student learning.

AVID Summer Institute is an annual professional learning event where AVID partner sites learn the latest in methodologies and strategies.  Dr. Guido was recognized for her tireless efforts in facilitating AVID strategies on NCC’s campus, her engagement in instructional improvement processes and promotion of AVID throughout the nation.

Pictured from left, NCC President Dr. Bill Carver, NCC Associate Vice President of Transfer Initiatives Dr. Deana Guido and Director of AVID for Higher Education Dr. Betty Krohn.

The legacy of a Nash Community College student will live on for many years to come as students benefit from a scholarship established in his memory.

After attending Nash Community College in 2018, Ryan Thomas Barrett of Roanoke Rapids was hired by Lee Electrical as an apprentice lineman.

Barrett quickly fell in love with his work and wanted nothing more than to help others. In the days following Hurricanes Florence and Michael, he was eager to serve those affected by the storms’ devastation.

In October, while serving residents in Florida, Barrett and two other linemen were struck by a vehicle as they worked to restore electricity. Barrett was only 22 years old. He is remembered as a compassionate young man with a servant’s heart. He loved his family, and cared for his fellow man.

In addition to his committed life of service, Barrett enjoyed golfing with his father and grandfather, and spending time outdoors. He was a 2014 graduate of Roanoke Rapids High School, and a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Roanoke Rapids.

The Ryan Barrett Memorial Electric Line Technology Scholarship was established at Nash Community College in 2018 by Ryan’s parents, Thomas and Jodie Barrett. As an endowed fund, it recognizes students in the program who demonstrate sincere interest in the field, and their academic work.

“We are so honored that the Barrett family chose to remember Ryan by establishing a scholarship in his memory,” said Pam Ballew, NCC Vice President of Institutional Advancement. “We are pleased that they chose to endorse our line technology program in this meaningful way. The outpouring of support demonstrates the level of respect many people have for the Barrett family.”

For more information, please call 252-451-8329.Pictured from left: Wendy Marlowe, NCC Vice President of Corporate and Economic Development and Chief Economic Development Officer; Thomas and Jodie Barrett and Pam Ballew, NCC Vice President of Institutional Advancement.

Governor Roy Cooper appointed Laura S. O’Neal to serve a four-year term on the Nash Community College Board of Trustees effective July 1st. O’Neal, of Rocky Mount, served the community for 42 years as an employee of Nash County Department of Social Services. During her tenure, she performed the roles of supervisor, clinical social worker, assistant director and director.

O’Neal served previously on the Boards of Directors for Nash Edgecombe Economic Development, My Sister’s House, Down East Partnership for Children and Communities in Schools.

O’Neal holds a Bachelor of Arts from North Carolina Wesleyan College and a Master of Social Work from UNC-Chapel Hill. Chairman Paul Jaber stated, “We are pleased to have Ms. O’Neal join the Board bringing her knowledge of the community to Nash Community College.”

Students in Nash Community College’s Recruit Firefighter Training Academy #011419 were recognized for program completion in a ceremony held July 24, 2019.

Nash Community College’s fire training program is designed to provide individuals and firefighters the information and skills needed for modern firefighting through a variety of learning experiences and training scenarios.

Scott Rogers, Nash County Emergency Services deputy director, addressed the graduates.

During the ceremony, Geoffrey M. Chrostowski was honored with the Academic Excellence Award for earning the highest grade point average.

Zachary R. Leonard was recognized with the Flame Award, an honor given to the recruit firefighter who is voted overall “most outstanding” through the majority vote from the students in the class. Consideration is given for the highest level of teamwork, fellowship, enthusiasm and cooperation demonstrated by the members of the class.

The class presented the Instructional Excellence Award to RMFD captain/safety training officer, Chad Spruill. The award is given by the students to the instructor who is deemed most influential, motivating and approachable throughout the training.

NCC fire classes are often delivered directly to firefighters through training sessions held in local departments and at training sites throughout the community.

For more information, visit www.nashcc.edu/fire.

Click to watch the ceremony video or to view photos.

Front row, from left: Zachary R. Leonard (Rocky Mount Fire Department, White Level Volunteer Fire Department) of White Level; Isaiah L. Evans (Rocky Mount Fire Department) of Whitakers; Geoffrey M. Chrostowski (Rocky Mount Fire Department, Wake Forest Fire Department volunteer) of Clayton; William N. Locke (Rocky Mount Fire Department, Red Oak Fire Department volunteer, Rocky Mount Police Department reserve officer) of Red Oak; Back row, from left: NCC Director Fire Services, John Winstead, Trenton L. Taylor (Rocky Mount Fire Department) of Edenton; James D. Reid (Rocky Mount Fire Department, Nashville Fire Department, Pinetops Fire Department volunteer) of Pinetops; Nathan D. Everett (Rocky Mount Fire Department) of Elm City.

Tiffany Boswell was sworn into office as Nash Community College’s 2019-2020 Student Government Association president during the Board of Trustees meeting held at NCC on Monday, July 22, 2019.

Boswell, of Rocky Mount, enrolled at NCC in 2016 as a part time student. She transitioned into full-time enrollment and is currently pursuing an Associate Degree in Nursing. Tiffany is employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Nash UNC Health Care.

She served previously as secretary of the NCC Student Government Association. Boswell also was president of the National Society of Leadership and Success organization and was a graduate and co-facilitator for the Student Leadership Development Program.

Upon graduation, Tiffany plans to continue working at Nash UNC Health Care while pursuing her Bachelor of Nursing degree at East Carolina University. She aspires to eventually earn a Doctorate in Nursing Practice degree.

Born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska, Tiffany moved to North Carolina in 2012. She is a military wife and mother to two young boys.

Pictured above: Judge Quentin T. Sumner, left, with 2019-2020 NCC SGA President, Tiffany Boswell

The Nash Community College Advertising and Graphic Design program will host an Art Exhibition at Rocky Mount Mills on Friday, October 4, 2019 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM in the Atrium Gallery. The exhibition will showcase captivating art of diverse artistic styles and media—including digital paintings, illustrations, photography, graphic design, and more – created by NCC Graphic Design students, alumni, and faculty.

The Nash Community College Cosmetology Department recently hosted a career day for students to learn about opportunities within the hair care profession. Demonstrations were held on artificial hair care and specialized techniques in NCC’s new cosmetology salon.

Thank you to the employers who participated at the event: Royal Hairworks, Endivo Hair Gallery, Great Clips, New Image Hair Studios, JC Penny Salon, Healthy Hair Concepts, Exquisite Design, and SmartStyle Hair Salon.

Individuals interested in the Cosmetology program should contact Ernestine Stephenson at ehstephenson167@nashcc.edu or 252-451-8291.

Fall semester classes begin August 19.

Cummins Rocky Mount Engine Plant recently named a classroom in Nash Community College’s new Advanced Manufacturing building. The instructional space, featuring Cummins’ branding, is utilized by students preparing for various types of work in the advanced manufacturing industry including those enrolled in Blue Print Reading, Machining and Industrial Safety courses.

Pictured above, front row (left to right): NCC students and graduates employed by Cummins Rocky Mount Engine Plant: Josh West, David Dickens, Donovan Dickens, Jason Davenport, Adam Marlowe, Theresa Bohren, Bryan Angel and Ernest Jelks.

Back row: Michael Bolton, Cummins; George Shook, NCC Machining Professor; Spencer Davis, NCC Industrial and Manufacturing Technologies Instructor; Cummins employees: Cody Smith, Zachary Ward; Dina Pitt, NCC Foundation President and Mathematics Department Chair, Professor; Dr. Bill Carver, NCC President; Ralph Emerson, Cummins Rocky Mount Engine Plant Director, Manufacturing Functional Excellence; John Judd, Cummins Rocky Mount Engine Plant – Plant Manager; Wendy Marlowe, NCC VP of Corporate and Economic Development/Chief Economic Development Officer; Gary Blackburn, NCC Industrial and Manufacturing Technologies Department Chair; and Cal Sagadraca, Cummins; and Michael Joyner, Cummins and Alex Barnhill, NCC Machining Instructor.

Not pictured: Christian Joyner, Jacob Sandy, Joshua Hendricks, Trevor Bartlett and Outman Naitbella.

Nash Community College recently recognized 12 students for completing the Underground Electric Line Construction Summer Academy. The college began offering the course two years ago in response to the utility industry’s immediate need to fill open positions.

Students learned about underground power distribution systems including terminators, elbows, transformers and safety practices associated with underground systems. They also learned to delineate proper underground system makeup and worked with NCC line trucks and other heavy equipment.

Following a resume writing and interviewing class, the students had the opportunity to meet with multiple utility partners, and each received an offer for employment.

In the photo above, the students proudly wear their custom hat gifted by NCC President, Dr. Bill Carver. From left to right: Gene Taylor, Kinney Neal, Kaleb Dunn, Joshua Griffin, Michael Garner, Instructor, Brandon Shook, Travis Carter, Justin Conner, Richard Soto, Nicholas Holton, Jeremy Hobbs, Noah Wilson, Michael Wall and Instructor Jon O’boyle.