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NCC Breaks Ground on Building Expansions
A groundbreaking ceremony held on August 31, 2011 marked the official beginning of the expansion of two existing NCC buildings. A Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management expansion will add classroom, laboratory, office and dining space to the south end of the Business & Industry Center. An Early Childhood Education classroom expansion will consist of a new instructional wing on the east end of the Betsy B. Currin Child Development Center allowing more hands-on training. Pictured from left to right: NCC President Bill Carver, NCC Board Chairman Bill Marshburn, North Carolina Community College System Office Executive Vice President & Chief of Staff Kennon Briggs, NCC Trustee Barden Winstead, NCC Trustee Pat Weeks, NCC Trustee Katherine Wiggins Fisher, NCC President Emeritus Reid Parrott, NCC Trustee Ed Bissette, NCC Trustee Danny Tyson, NCC Trustee David Warren, NCC Trustee Doris McBride, Calvin Davenport, Inc. representatives, Oakley-Collier Architects Principal Ann Collier, Oakley-Collier Architects Principal and NCC Outstanding Alumnus Tim Oakley. Inset photo, left to right: NCC Hospitality Management Instructor Greg Quintard, NCC Foundation President Lank Dunton, NCC Culinary Arts Instructor Don Sexauer, NCC Foundation Director Sherry Johnson, NCC Foundation Past President Steve Felton, NCC Foundation Director Russell Proctor, NCC Betsy B. Currin Child Development Center Director Lindsay Lee and Child Development Center children.
Bookstore Donates Backpacks
Nash Community College is helping improve the quality of life in the Nash-Rocky Mount area by donating one backpack to Communities in Schools for every two backpacks sold in the College Bookstore. The College donated 289 backpacks to assist local elementary and middle school children. Communities in Schools' mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. In the photo, Nash Community College Bookstore Manager Lindsey Schulte (left) gives Communities in Schools Executive Director Sandra Jones (right) a backpack donation.
Eaton Corporation Tours Nash Community College 
Nash Community College hosted Eaton Corporation for their quarterly planning meeting on August 11th and 12th. During the visit, Eaton employees toured the Computer-Integrated Machining Technology, Robotics, Electrical Electronics and Industrial Systems Maintenance departments.
"Several recent Nash Community College graduates have gone to work for Eaton Corporation. This tour offered an opportunity for Eaton Corporation officials to see our customized offerings. Our Customized Industry Training program supports the economic development efforts of the State by providing education and training opportunities for eligible businesses and industries," Nash Community College Dean, Economic and Workforce Development Wendy Marlowe said.
Eaton Corporation is a leading provider of electrical components and systems for power quality, distribution and control; hydraulics components, systems and services for industrial and mobile equipment; aerospace fuel, hydraulics and pneumatic systems for commercial and military use; and truck and automotive drivetrain and powertrain systems for performance, fuel economy and safety. The Hydraulics Group, located in Middlesex, manufactures Teflon and thermoplastic hose. The operation comprises machine operation, powder blending, extruding, braiding, yarn winding convoluting, and associated support functions. Nash Community College's Customized Industry Training program works with area companies such as Cummins Rocky Mount Engine Plant, Hospira, The Cheesecake Factory Bakery, Kaba Ilco Incorporated, Atlantic Natural Foods, LS Tractor, Universal Leaf, Edwards, Incorporated and New Standard Corporation. Training offered includes Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing, Programmable Logistics Control, Biotechnology, Welding, Robotics, Industrial Safety, Industrial Forklift, Safety Quality Food Handling, Leadership and Supervisory Training and more. For more information on Nash Community College's Customized Industry Training programs, contact Wendy Marlowe at 252-451-8243 or wmarlowe@nashcc.edu. |
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Upcoming Events September Labor Day observed - College Closed September 05, 2011 911 Ceremony September 09, 2011 Seminar: "Where am I heading?" September 13, 2011 NCC Foundation Quarterly Board Meeting September 13, 2011 Seminar: Easy Online Web Design & Marketing September 13, 2011 Free Seminar: Ethical Leadership for Managers & Business Owners September 15, 2011 Constitution Day Observance September 16, 2011 End of Summer Session - Continuing Education September 19, 2011 Seminar: Time Management for Managers September 20, 2011 Resume Writing Workshop September 21, 2011 Seminar: Social Media for Business September 22, 2011 Beginning of Fall Session - Continuing Education September 26, 2011 Hurricane Irene Response Several local organizations are working to provide critical services to our neighbors across Rocky Mount and the Twin Counties in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene. If you would like to volunteer your time and abilities to help local citizens in need, click here to sign-up as a volunteer.
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