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| January 2 | Return to Campus |
| January 4 | Last Day to Register |
| January 5 | New Student Orientation |
| January 9 | Classes Begin |
| January 11 | End of Drop/Add |
| January 16 | Martin Luther King Holiday |
| January 19 | Tuition Refund Deadline/10% |
| February 10 | Last Day to receive Non-Punitive Grade of “W” |
| March 16-19 | MTCC Fire Rescue College |
| March 27 | Advising for Summer Fall Semesters begins |
| April 3-6 | Spring Break |
| April 7 | Good Friday Holiday |
| April 10 | Registration for Summer/Fall Semesters |
| April 13 | Spring Fling SGA Event |
| May 8 | End of Spring Term |
| May 9 | Final Grades due |
| May 12 | Graduation |
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College News
Santa Flying In For MTCC Tree Lighting This Thursday
– Imagine the surprise on Dr. Brian S. Merritt’s face recently when he answered the phone in his office and a voice came on the line saying, “Please hold for Santa Claus.” Merritt wears a lot of hats as President of McDowell Technical Community College and gets an odd assortment of calls from time-to-time, but this one stood out. The caller id said, “Santa’s Workshop, North Pole.”
Inaugural MTCC Scholarship Luncheon Honors Modern-Day “Giants”
The inaugural MTCC Foundation Scholarship Luncheon held recently at McDowell Technical Community College was organized to recognize the modern-day “giants” who are making it possible for generations of students to attend MTCC and achieve their career goals and dreams. These “giants” are the generous donors who have contributed to MTCC named and endowed scholarship funds, who have sacrificed both time and money to help students in need.
Tragedy and Triumph: MTCC Student Models Thankfulness and Gratitude
When MTCC Student Kimberly Hensley stood before a group of scholarship donors recently at McDowell Technical Community College, she gave thanks for what their gifts have meant for her ability to attend college and pursue her career goals and dreams, despite a spate of heartbreaking and tragic events in her life over the last several years.
McDowell Apprenticeship Program Celebrates New Partner: Marion Machine
In recognition of the successes and value of registered apprenticeships in rebuilding local, state and national economies, U.S. Secretary of Labor Martin Walsh recently promoted the week of November 14-20 as National Apprenticeship Week, and NC Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed the period as Apprenticeship Week in North Carolina. The newest partner to the McDowell Apprenticeship Program (MAP) is Marion Machine.
McDowell Job Fair Focuses on Older Working Adults
McDowell Technical Community College, in partnership with NCWorks McDowell, McDowell Economic Development Association (MEDA) and McDowell Senior Center will host a Job Fair on November 17th from noon to 6 p.m. in Room 113 of the Harold Smith Building on the college’s main campus at 54 College Drive in Marion. While residents of all ages are invited to the fair, adults over the age of 55 are particularly encouraged to participate.