MTCC Practical Nursing Graduates Are Workforce Ready!
The Practical Nursing Program at McDowell Technical Community College held the college’s annual “pinning” ceremony earlier this month, saluting the Class of 2023 as they prepare to enter the local and regional healthcare workforce.
Crane Charitable Donates to MTCC Welding Program
The Crane Charitable Funds, through local partners at Crane ChemPharma Resistoflex in Marion, NC, recently presented the McDowell Technical Community College Foundation a check for $1,500.00 to support the MTCC Welding Program at McDowell Tech. The funds will be used to purchase equipment and supplies that will help welding students pursue and achieve their educational and career goals.
Route 70 Cruisers Funds MTCC Scholarships for 11 Straight Years
The Route 70 Cruisers, a local car club based in Old Fort NC, made not one, but two, donations to the McDowell Technical Community College Foundation in recent weeks in two different program areas at the college: Automotive Systems Technology and Basic Law Enforcement.
Garrison Named Interim President at McDowell Tech
The North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges, during its meeting on Friday morning, affirmed the decision of the McDowell Technical Community College Board of Trustees to name Mr. Ryan Garrison as Interim President of McDowell Tech effective September 1, 2023.
2023-24 Year at MTCC Promises Success
If the upcoming fall semester at McDowell Technical Community College could be summed up in three words, those words would undoubtedly be, “Learn, Grow, Dream.” The college has new programs and opportunities for students looking to learn a new skill, get a promotion, and secure that dream job.
New MTCC Photography Instructor at Forefront of Art and Technology
When McDowell Technical Community College recently searched for a new lead instructor in photography following the retirement of long-time instructor Blake Madden, the perfect candidate emerged in Rose Jerome— someone capable of marrying two somewhat disparate constructs in photography: art and technology.
MTCC President Named Senior Vice-President & Chief Academic Officer of NC Community College System
Dr. Brian S. Merritt, President at McDowell Technical Community College, has been named Senior Vice-President and Chief Academic Officer of Programs and Student Services for the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) following a vote of the State Board of Community Colleges last Friday and approval by the Executive Committee of the McDowell Technical Community College Board of Trustees Tuesday afternoon.
Workforce Solutions in Early Childcare: New MTCC Scholarships & Faculty A Game Changer
A new scholarship program in early childhood education at McDowell Technical Community College will significantly increase the number of credentialed employees working in childcare centers, schools and non-profit organizations, as well as those providing licensed homecare throughout Western North Carolina.
MTCC Initiates Culinary Training via Foothills Food Hub Partnership
To meet local workforce development needs, McDowell Technical Community College announced this week the addition of new continuing education classes to begin later this month in the culinary and restaurant services field. Maggie Prass, who was hired earlier this year to teach part-time culinary classes, will also teach the newly scheduled classes.
MTCC Announces Short-Term Summer and Fall Classes
McDowell Technical Community College is gearing up for a series of short-term Continuing Education and Workforce Development Classes to complement a wide range of curriculum classes which are scheduled to begin in mid-to-late August.