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Finish High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Earn Your Col lege Degree .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Enhance Your Career .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

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FinishHighSchool

There are many reasons why students drop out of high school. Economic necessity. Family complications. Personal challenges. The good

news is that CCCC provides a path back with free classes that complete requirements for the high school diploma or prepare students to take a high school equivalency assessment like the popular GED.

Sylvia Ann Howell was a young, single parent who dropped out of high school to raise her daughter. But it was looking toward her daughter’s future — and her own — that led Sylvia back to earn her high school diploma.

“I wanted to provide for her the foundation and opportunity to receive the best education that she needed in her life. I knew the only way I could do that was to complete my own education,” Sylvia told her fellow graduates as a student speaker at her own commencement ceremony. “I want to encourage every student that is graduating tonight with these encouraging words: Continue your education and know you cannot do anything on your own strength, however, with God, nothing shall be impossible.”

Sylvia Ann Howell, a Harnett County graduate, was one of the student speakers

at CCCC’s College and Career Readiness Commencement Exercises in June.

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CENTRAL CAROLINA WORKS:

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

EARN FREE COLLEGE CREDIT

High school students in Chatham, Harnett and Lee counties are now enrolling in tuition-free college courses through Central Carolina Works.

The initiative allows high school juniors and seniors to take college credit courses that also apply toward their high school diploma. By the time they graduate from high school, students could earn a job-based certificate and have a jump-start on their career or college education.

Central Carolina Works was popular from the start and interest has only been accelearating.

Last spring, 592 students from the nine traditional public high schools in CCCC’s service area were enrolled. Of those, 276 were pursuing career and technical education courses and 216 were earning university-transfer credit.

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WHOPPING 120 GRADUATE

FROM CCCC’S FREE ADULT

HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM

CCCC graduated 120 students from its Adult High School in 2013-14, according to a report released last fall by the North Carolina Community College System.

Only Central Piedmont Community College graduate more — 158 to be precise — though it serves the Charlotte metropolitan area, a region with about 740,000 more residents.

Students with high school credits may take free classes to complete state requirements and receive their diplomas from Chatham County Schools, Harnett County Schools or Lee County Schools.


CATERPILLAR YOUTH

APPRENTICESHIP HONORS

ITS LATEST GRADUATES

Sixteen individuals were recognized last spring as this year’s graduating class from the Caterpillar Youth Apprentice Program.

The nationally-renowned apprenticeship is a partnership among CCCC, Lee County Schools, Caterpillar’s Sanford manufacaturing plant and the N.C. Department of Commerce.

It trains high school students through their junior and senior years for critical, high-demand and well-paying careers in welding — while helping provide the skilled workforce Caterpillar and other modern industries need.

As part of the ceremony, 15 new students were welcomed into the two-year program.


The Inside ScoopOPTIONS WITHFREE CLASSES

Adult High School DiplomaHigh School Equivalency (GED)

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Get InvolvedTake free classes, offered to non-English speakers, to achieve your

goals in speaking, reading and writing the English language.

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Earn aCollegeDegree

Science has always been Al DeLong’s passion. He was dazzled from childhood and that lifelong interest led him into teaching. But when Al took

his students on a CCCC campus tour and discovered laser and photonics technology, his life changed.

He finished that school year and quickly enrolled in the CCCC Laser and Photonics Technology program, a hands-on, high-tech curriculum focusing on the application of electronic, fiber optic, photonic and laser principles. Now, he works at the prestigious Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory near San Francisco as an injection laser system operator.

“I feel very excited,” DeLong said about his new direction. “My preparations have paid off, and my dedication and abilities have provided me the opportunity. I am glad the company chose to hire me.”

DeLong also enjoyed his experience at CCCC, especially the relationships with classmates and professors. He puts it this way: “It’s really something when a group of people can be unified by a single mission — to be enveloped in all things lasers.”

Al DeLong and his wife Megan pause for a photo overlooking

San Francisco Bay after their move to California.

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CCCC LAUNCHES AN

ACCELERATED EVENING

BUSINESS DEGREE

Two evenings a week for two years.That’s how conveniently students can earn their

Associate in Arts in Business Administration with a highly-accelerated program now being offered at CCCC’s Lee County Campus.

And free evening childcare is even available.As part of the new program, students take two

courses concurrently in eight-week sessions, with each course meeting one evening per week. Select courses are available through live streaming to other CCCC locations.

Students must be college ready, have placed into college-level English and math, and be prepared for the rigor of accelerated coursework.

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N.C. WESLEYAN CLASSES

AT CCCC HELP STUDENTS

EARN A FOUR-YEAR DEGREE

Three bachelor’s degree courses from N.C. Wesleyan University will be offered at CCCC’s Lee County Campus this fall in a new partnership to help local students earn their four-year degree.

Elementary Statistics, Principles of Economics I and Introduction to Religion are the initial offerings in an agreement allowing students to take up to 24 percent of their required credits locally.

After that, students may complete one of four specific bachelor’s degrees by taking classes online or at N.C. Wesleyan’s regional campus in the Research Triangle Park. Students should be able to transfer about 40-50 percent of their associate degree coursework toward the bachelor’s degree.


CCCC MAKES TOP 4

IN NORTH CAROLINA

EXCELLENCE MEASURES

CCCC was one of just four community colleges statewide to be deemed “excellent” in at least four areas of an annual assessment conducted by the N.C. Community College System.

Results from the 2015 Performance Measures for Student Success report were announced in June. It assesses all 58 community colleges in the state and found that CCCC met or exceeded the excellence level for Basic Skills Student Progress, Developmental Student Success Rate in College-Level Math Courses, Curriculum Completion and Licensure and Certification Passing Rate.

CCCC also rated well in several other categories of the assessment.


Earn a College Degree: Spotlight

The Inside ScoopPROGRAMS OF STUDYAccountingAssociate Degree NursingAssociate in Arts (AA)*Associate in Fine Arts (AFA)*Associate in Science (AS)*Automotive Restoration TechnologyAutomotive Systems TechnologyBarberingBasic Law Enforcement TrainingBioprocess TechnologyBioprocess Technology—BioQualityBroadcasting Production TechnologyBusiness AdministrationComputer-Aided Drafting TechnologyComputer Engineering TechnologyComputer Information Technology

Computer Integrated Machining, with an emphasis in Tool, Die and Mold Making

CosmetologyCriminal Justice TechnologyCriminal Justice Technology—Latent EvidenceCulinary ArtsDental AssistingDental HygieneEarly Childhood EducationElectronics Engineering TechnologyEstheticsHealthcare Management TechnologyHuman Resources ManagementHuman Services TechnologyIndustrial Systems TechnologyIndustrial Systems Technology/Bio-maintenanceLaser and Photonics Technology

Library and Information TechnologyMedical AssistingMedical Office AdministrationMotorcycle MechanicsNetworking TechnologyOffice AdministrationParalegal TechnologyPractical NursingSchool-Age EducationSustainability TechnologySustainable AgricultureTelecommunications Installation and MaintenanceVeterinary Medical TechnologyWelding Technology* university transfer degrees

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EnhanceYourCareer

Shirley Rijkse has already enjoyed a rewarding career, and new opportunities keep opening for the CCCC graduate who was named Business Student

of the Year just four years ago and inducted into the national Phi Theta Kappa honor society.

Her study in human resource management and accounting first led to a vocational trainer position at LCI Inc. During that time, she also served as project manager for a manufacturing grant and continued her education at Franklin University to earn Bachelor of Science and MBA degrees. Not long ago, she was promoted to become LCI’s director of career services.

Shirley credits CCCC for boosting her career.“My CCCC education gave me the opportunity

to try new things, go outside my comfort zone in a safe environment, gaining experiences that only would happen at college,” she says. “Most of all, my commitment in conjunction with the network of learning connections, mentors, and community resources I was exposed to, through the college, opened doors to facilitate my success.”

Shirley Rijkse, director of career services at LCI Inc., credits CCCC with giving her opportunities that enhanced her successful career.

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CCCC’S STUDENT FARM

EARNS PRAISE ON A

NATIONAL TOP 20 LIST

Proclaiming CCCC as a pioneer in teaching sustainable agriculture, Best College Reviews recently ranked the college farm in Chatham County among the America’s 20 best.

CCCC’s five-acre student farm landed 14th on the national Top 20 list. Only two other North Carolina farms were included; Warren Wilson College was ranked first and Duke University, 16th.

According to the Best College Reviews website, ranking criteria included farm size, integration with the main campus, sustainability and integration with the community.


CCCC RECEIVES 2015

FREEDOM AWARD

NOMINATION

CCCC has been nominated for the 2015 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, the highest recognition given by the U.S. Government to employers for supporting their employees in the National Guard or Reserve.

Only 65 employers in North Carolina were nominated for the distinction.

The college has a tradition of assisting veterans. CCCC also has been designated a “Military Friendly School” by Victory Media and is host to Veterans Upward Bound, an initiatve helping veterans enroll and experience success in college.


Enhance Your Career: Spotlight

Get InvolvedExplore new possibilities at the

CCCC Career Fair. Held in March, the free annual fair brings scores

of companies together with CCCC students, alumni and the public.

Enroll in short-term job training to prepare for state licensure in a variety of fields, prepare for your job search,

or develop new skills in computer technology or health care.

cccc.edu/ecd/short-term-training/

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Dine,Watchand Play

Even though you won’t run across flashy ads for Natural Chef Café in Pittsboro or Cougar Café in Sanford, CCCC’s two student-run restaurants have

attracted plenty of enthusiastic followers.Just ask Neha Shah, a regular who says she’s dined at

Natural Chef Café too many times to count.At first, Neha was intrigued by the idea: Culinary

students get hands-on experience by translating their creative ideas onto the plate. In Pittsboro, that often means farm-to-table cuisine featuring fresh ingredients from small, family farms across Chatham County.

But she quickly came to appreciate how student chefs adapt to various dietary restrictions — she’s vegetarian — and offer a playful variety of options. One day, it was an Italian buffet outdoors; another time, an elaborate tea party right out of Alice in Wonderland.

Neha’s advice? “Keep in mind that it’s a learning environment, so it’s not like going somewhere and then writing a Yelp review, and expect a different menu every time,” she says. “But if you’re one to experiment and trust the chef and his protégés, you will enjoy it!”

Chef Gregg Hamm , executive director of the CCCC Culinary Institute and owner of the popular Café 121 in Sanford, welcomes diners to on-campus, student-operated cafés.

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INNOVATIVE CENTRAL

CAROLINA CULINARY

INSTITUTE IS GROWING

Judging by happy diners enjoying lunch at two student-operated restaurants, the Central Carolina Culinary Institute is already a big hit for everyone.

Students learning the restaurant business from the ground up get valuable experience preparing meals for paying guests. Local diners enjoy diverse menus without breaking the bank.

The Natural Chef Café in Pittsboro features meals incorporating sustainable, locally sourced ingredients — often with vegan, vegetarian or gluten-free options. It is open two days for lunch and one evening for dinner each week.

The Cougar Café in Sanford serves short-order meals with daily specials on four days each week.

Those restaurants could soon be joined by a third as the Central Carolina Culinary Institute expands at CCCC’s new Dunn Center, which will offer continuing education courses this fall focusing on barbecue, artisan breads, cakes, culinary essentials and food safety.

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ACCLAIMED PEKING OPERA

SET FOR U.S. TOUR WITH

A STOP IN SANFORD

When the Peking Opera begins its United States tour this fall, the world-renowned troupe will be visiting some of the nation’s top cities. Places like New York. Washington. San Francisco.

And Sanford. Yes, Sanford. The local performance is sponsored by CCCC’s Confucius Classroom, which offers courses in Chinese language and culture taught by Guan Wang, a visiting professor from Nanjing Normal University about 200 miles west of Shanghai.

Peking Opera isn’t what you might think.

This traditional form of Chinese theater combines music, dance, acrobatics and more into a highly exhilarating performance.

Arrangements are still being made and the performance date will be announced soon. To stay up to date with all Chinese cultural events, join the Confucius Classroom e-mail list.

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Dine, Watch and Play: Spotlight

The Inside ScoopSOME UPCOMING EVENTSLee County Golf Classic, Sept. 23Innovation Center Tours, Oct. 2Tree Lighting, Sanford, Dec. 3Tree Lighting, Siler City, Dec. 7Harnett County Golf Classic, MarchN.C. Symphony, Sanford, May 7*Chatham County Golf Classic, May 11*tentative date may change

NATURAL CHEF CAFÉPittsboro Campus919.545.8076 (reservations)facebook.com/CCCCNaturalChefCafe

CCCC COUGAR CAFÉSanford Campus919.718.7278 (reservations)facebook.com/CentralCarolinaCougarCafe

Get InvolvedVisit the Chatham Community Library, a joint venture on the Pittsboro campus combining the college and Chatham County public libraries.

Attend CCCC’s annual Holocaust Remembrance. This year’s commemoration welcomed Renee Fink, a survivor from Holland. She was a child in hiding whose parents perished in a concentration camp.

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Cheeron theCougars

W ith the legendary Carolina-Duke rivalry being contested just up U.S. 15-501, the CCCC Cougars don’t always grab sports headlines.

But that doesn’t mean they don’t keep plenty of dedicated supporters filing into the CCCC Fitness Center.

And there’s probably no bigger Cougar fan among them than Brad Baker. He’s such a big cougar fan, in fact, that Brad actually is the cougar. Literally. The student studying broadcasting has performed for more than a year as Charlee, CCCC’s furry mascot.

“I was at games, saw the cougar and it seemed like that was really cool,” says Brad, who also represents the college at community events. “The first time I did it was at a basketball game and really enjoyed it.”

Being Charlee gives this self-proclaimed sport fanatic a unique perspective on the action. But he says you don’t have to be a mascot to have a great time cheering on the Cougars. “Just come to your first game and if you enjoy it, keep coming back,” Brad would tell any fellow sports fan. “And if you have kids who love sports, this is the best place to go. It’s one big family time.”

David Green, a decorated combat veteran, brought plenty of school

spirit and joy when he served as Charlee Cougar two years ago.

Photo courtesyof Matt Smith

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COUGARS AND TAR HEELS

SHARE CLOSE TIES ON

THE BASKETBALL COURT

It’s not everyday that a community college basketball team plays in a 21,750-seat arena and then hangs around to see one of the nation’s top squads compete at the highest level.

But that’s just what the CCCC Cougars do each fall when they square off against the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill junior varsity squad.

When the teams met early last December, CCCC managed to build a 10-point lead in the second half. But it didn’t last. UNC rallied late and took a 96-86 decision at the Dean E. Smith Center. After their usual postgame routine, the Cougars filed into the stands to watch the Tar Heel varsity face the University of Iowa.

Much of the schools’ special relationship is fueled by the friendship between CCCC Coach Doug Connor and UNC JV Coach Hubert Davis, who spent 12 seasons playing in the National Basketball Association before becoming a basketball analyst with ESPN and making the coaching move back to his alma mater.

“I have a great relationship with Hubert Davis as a coach and friend,” said Connor. “Their coaching staff treats us great.”

That deep respect is returned by the former NBA shooting guard. “I think it is a healthy competition,” Davis said. “Both teams want to win, but what makes it fun is that both teams compete and play hard the right way.”

Davis also was impressed by the quality of the team Connor developed. “It is the best team we have played all year,” Davis said. “They have an umber of talented kids that will have an opportunity to play Division I basketball.”


Cheer on the Cougars: SpotlightThe Inside ScoopVOLLEYBALL HOME GAMESGreensboro Tech CC, Sept. 11Wytheville CC, Sept. 19Patrick Henry CC, Sept. 24Davidson County CC, Sept. 27Louisburg College, Oct. 1Rockingham County CC, Oct. 3Sandhills CC, Oct. 8Vance Granville CC, Oct. 13

MEN’S BASKETBALL HOME GAMESNew River CC (Va.), Nov. 1Wake Tech CC, Nov. 4Anne Arundel CC (Md.), Nov. 8Mt. Olive University JV, Nov. 18Vance Granville CC, Dec. 8Louisburg College, Dec. 10Sandhills CC, Jan. 6Mt. Zion Prep, Jan. 14Wytheville CC, Jan. 16Belmont Abbey JV, Jan. 17Guilford Tech CC, Jan. 18Davidson County CC, Jan. 20Caldwell CCTI, Feb. 20

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL AND GOLFSchedules To Be Announcedcccc.edu/sports/schedule/

Get InvolvedShow your spirit by picking up some Cougar gear at any CCCC Bookstore or online at bkstr.com/centralcarolinaccstore/home

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PursueYourPassion(Or Find It) Many pursue their passions or discover new ones

in personal enrichment courses offered by the community college. For some, it’s brewing beer,

discovering family history or learning all about their natural environment. For others, it’s crafting jewelry, writing short fiction or designing Christmas wreaths.

But it’s not only the students who enjoy it so much; teachers do as well. And that kind of classroom chemistry can produce a truly rewarding experience.

Just ask John Wicker and his art students. The 89-year-old professor who specializes in watercolors still enjoys refining his own skills — not only by painting, but by teaching friends who share his passion.

Even after decades, Wicker’s classes remain in high demand. They’re so popular, in fact, that many students sign up for his courses year after year.

“He is beloved,” says Diana Atkins, who enrolled in Wicker’s watercolors class. “He is our hero. He has a wonderful sense of humor, and he makes his classes fun and relaxed. It’s always a more creative atmosphere because of John Wicker.”

John Wicker helps students of all ages explore their passion for art in personal enrichment courses.

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CCCC WRITERS EARN

ACCOLADES IN TWO

LOCAL COMPETITIONS

Several participants in CCCC’s Creative Writing Program have received accolades in local writing competitions.

Linda Johnson received honorable mention in the 2015 Carolina Woman Writing Contest for her short story “Birthday Cake,” penned in a fiction class led by Ruth Moose. Writer and workshop leader Ashley Memory received honorable mention for her poem “Ode to My Ironing Board,” written in a class led by Ralph Earle. And CCCC workshop leader Tara Lynne Groth received honorable mention for her story “Money Changes Everything.” All pieces will published in an upcoming issue of Carolina Woman.

Student poets also placed in 2015 contests sponsored by the N.C. Poetry Society. Ashley Memory earned second place in the Carol Bessent Hayman Poetry of Love Award for her poem “Napoleon and Antosia,” as well as second place in the Mary Ruffin Poole American Heritage Award for her poem “Phalaenopsis.” Patricia Cole and William Hubbard received honorable mention in the Katherine Kennedy McIntyre Light Verse Award for their poems “The Story of My Crisper Drawer” and “Carolina Wren,” respectively.

Course offerings, based on the Chatham County Campus, include non-fiction, poetry, autobiography, fiction and writing for children, as well as Saturday workshops on writing screenplays, mysteries, getting published and journaling.


Pursue Your Passion: Spotlight

The Inside ScoopA SAMPLING OF FALL COURSES

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Beer Brewing (Chatham and Harnett)Dance (Chatham)

Dog Obedience (Chatham)German for the Traveler (Lee)

Knitting (Harnett and Lee)Motorcycle Rider Safety (Lee)

Painting (Lee)Photography (Harnett and Lee)

Pottery (Chatham)Sewing (Lee)

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BecomeanInsider

A s executive director of the CCCC Foundation, a nonprofit organization created to assist the college, Emily Hare spends most of her time

raising money. Corporate contributions. Individual endowments and gifts. Income from golf fundraisers and major campaigns. It’s all used to provide student scholarships, purchase cutting-edge equipment and strengthen academic programs. In fact, contributions are used for just about anything students and faculty need for success, but isn’t already covered by the state budget.

Emily loves her job — not because of the money she raises, but what it does for her friends and neighbors.

As an “insider,” someone deeply involved in the college, Emily understands how CCCC drives the regional economy. She appreciates how the college strengthens the entire community. Most of all, she sees how it changes lives.

“There truly is nothing better than getting to tell a student you’ve awarded them scholarship funds that will help ease their financial burden,” Emily says. “Truly, changing lives is why I love this.”

Emily Hare, left, shares a joyous moment with Santa and her

colleagues at one of the tree-lighting celebrations hosted on

CCCC campuses every December.

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CCCC MAKES A HUGE

ECCONOMIC IMPACT IN

ITS THREE-COUNTY REGION

CCCC and its students added $229.4 million in income to its regional economy during the 2012-13 fiscal year, according to a statewide economic impact study released early this year.

That amount, which is about 3.4 percent of what the three-county region produces, includes payroll, income from day-to-day operations, the impact of student spending and the economic contributions of alumni employed the region.

The study on higher education throughout North Carolina was performed by Economic Modeling Specialists Intl. and included a wealth of facts and figures. Among them:

• For every $1 spent by CCCC, about $2.30 is gained in lifetime income for students, $8.10 is gained in added state income and social savings for society, and $3.70 is gained in added taxes and public sector savings for taxpayers.

• Added income created by CCCC and its students supported the equivalent of 5,043 jobs.


EXPANDING ENDOWMENTS

AND SCHOLARSHIPS CREATE

OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS

More students than ever are free to pursue their dreams thanks to generous donors who have been steadily expanding the number of CCCC endowments and scholarships available.

Endowments allow a scholarship to be awarded each year using interest earned from an initial gift of $10,000 or more.

The CCCC Foundation, an independent nonprofit organization affiliated with the college, has about 130 endowments. Many are designed

to honor a contributor’s family member or help students living in a specific area or studying a particular subject.

“Establishing an endowment at Central Carolina Community is an excellent investment with a good return,” says Wayne Staton of Sanford, who established the Allyn Staton Scholarship as a tribute to his brother. “I have always felt that anyone who wants an education should be able to get an education. Money should not be an impediment for anyone.”


CAMPUS EXPANSIONS

ARE POISED TO TRANSFORM

LOCAL COMMUNITIES

College expansions in Harnett and Lee counties will not only provide more space for CCCC students but add new programs and transform local communities.

Dunn Center. Innovative academic programs launched this fall in the CCCC Dunn Center, a new facility located in a newly renovated building that once was Harnett High School.

The center will house the Central Carolina Culinary Institute, a greenhouse for Sustainable Agriculture and Culinary Arts programs, the Enrichment Center for the Barbering program and an Education Building with a science lab.

Lee County Campus. Construction is about to begin in Sanford on a brand-new Health Science Center that will significantly increase the number of students who can pursue healthcare careers.

Other projects will expand the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center and renovate the CCCC Veterinary Medical Technology and Emergency Services Training centers.

College officials expect the projects to be completed in about three years.

Become an Insider: Spotlight

Get InvolvedEnjoy a round of golf and raise

scholarship money to help worthy students attend CCCC. The 26th

annual Lee County Golf Classic on September 26, Harnett County

Golf Classic in March and Chatham County Golf Classic on May 11 all

benefit the CCCC Foundation.

Visit one of the CCCC campuses! Public tours of any campus can be arranged through the CCCC

Foundation by contacting Emily Hare at 919.718.7230.

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Connectand StayTuned

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W ith CCCC’s impressive reach, connecting with everyone involved in the college can be a real challenge. Thousands are taking courses all

over three counties — on campuses in Sanford, Pittsboro and Lillington, but also at more than a dozen educational centers operating in those cities as well as in Siler City, Dunn and Western Harnett.

And that doesn’t even count everyone visiting college restaurants, athletic contests and special events.

“Our goal is to keep everyone informed about what CCCC offers and how they can get involved,” says Marcie Dishman, who serves as associate vice president of marketing and human resources. “We’re constantly looking for new ways that will allow the community to stay connected with the college.”

She points to CCCC’s website, a particularly rich source of information, as well as the college magazine, television and radio stations, and social media portfolio.

“I hear all the time that people want to be a part of the exciting things happening,” Dishman says. “And there are a lot of ways to do that without even leaving home.”

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STUDENT TV AND RADIO

OFFER NEWS, ENTERTAINMENT

AND VALUABLE EXPERIENCE

Anyone in the world can easily stay connected with CCCC and the local community thanks to radio and television stations operated by students studying broadcasting production technologies.

Now approaching its 45th anniversary, WDCC-FM 90.5 is a 3,000-watt station broadcasting from the Lee County Campus in Sanford and streaming live at wdccfm.com.

WUAW-FM 88.3 operates from its studio in Harnett County and primarily serves the Erwin, Coats and Dunn listening areas.

Both stations broadcast an eclectic format that includes Top-40, rock and urban music, while promoting college activities and events.

4CNC, the college TV station, features student-produced segments along with a daily schedule of lifestyle programming. It is available throughout 17 central North Carolina counties via Charter, Time Warner and Prism cable systems and streams worldwide at 4cnclive.com.

While viewers and listeners worldwide enjoy a wide range of programming, CCCC students receive hands-on training using the latest digital video and digital audio equipment. That’s becoming more important than ever in a world where audio and digital production are taking place in companies of all kinds and sizes.

Graduates are prepared to work in media production, digital editing, media management, on-air performance and sales.

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Connect and Stay Tuned: SpotlightThe Inside ScoopCCCC MEDIAFacebook: iamccccTwitter: @iamccccYouTube: centralcarolinaccLinkedIn: centralcarolinaccWeb: cccc.eduRadio: WDCC-FM 90.5 (Lee)Radio: WUAW-FM 88.3 (Harnett)TV: 4CNC (cable and streaming)App: CCCC Mobile (iPhone, Android)

CCCC PUBLICATIONSOn Campus (with The Herald)Education That Works magazine

CCCC CHATHAM CAMPUS764 West StreetPittsboro, NC 27312919.542.6495

CCCC HARNETT CAMPUS1075 E. Cornelius Harnett BoulevardLillington, NC 27546910.893.9101

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Find classes online at: www.cccc.edu/ecd/schedule. For more information, call the Student Support Center at (919) 718-7500.

APPLY NOW Earn a Degree, Diploma, or CertificateCentral Carolina Community College offers a wide variety of programs at its three campus locations and multiple instructional locations throughout Chatham, Harnett, and Lee counties.

Within these programs, students can earn associate degrees or college transfer credits, diplomas, or certificates.

Some programs are offered entirely, or in part, via online distance education.

high school completion personal enrichment

professional development small business seminars

CONTINUING EDUCATIONExplore an array of non-credit, community courses, including

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