Natural hair care and nail technology graduations took place Nov. 6 on the Tarboro campus. Students in the natural hair care program study and practice chemical-free hair styling. The courses are completed in four months for daytime students and seven months for students who take evening classes. In nail technology, there is instruction and practice […]
“This is a big day for us,” said Cole Stewart during the graduation ceremony for the 16th Basic Academy for Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) at Edgecombe Community College. “As it says in our code of ethics, our fundamental duty is to serve the community. We have been given an enormous power and responsibility to […]
Students in Edgecombe Community College’s nail technology program were pleasantly surprised to receive a visit from ECC President, Dr. Greg McLeod, for a client service. McLeod also brought along his son to the Cosmetic Arts Building where the two were given manicures. Jordan received his manicure from Shadara Williams, while McLeod’s manicure was provided by […]
Top Dog Waste Solutions in Rocky Mount recently donated a total of $2,000 to the Edgecombe Community College Foundation. The local trash and recycling company’s contribution will fund three distinct scholarships. The Top Dog Welding Scholarship will provide $1,000 to students enrolled in the welding diploma program at ECC. A $500 gift will support students […]
On behalf of the Tarboro Rotary Club, president Greg Sessoms presented the Edgecombe Community College Foundation with a $4,000 check benefitting ECC’s public safety programs. “Thank you for being consistently supportive, especially of our BLET and EMS programs,” said Dr. Greg McLeod, ECC president. Of the $4,000 contributed, $2,000 will be placed in an emergency […]
When Edgecombe Community College early childhood instructor, QuaShawnda Everett, first learned about Harvard University’s training on early language development, she was a little apprehensive. Training at the prestigious Harvard University would be exciting, but it would be Everett’s first time flying by herself, the first time she would travel out of state alone, and her […]
Edgecombe Community College signed a bilateral agreement with East Carolina University Monday, February 17 on the ECC campus. The agreement will enable ECC students to finish their Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Geospatial Technology-Geographic Information Science, and complete their BS in either Geographic Information Science and Technology or in Geography at ECU. “Anytime you can […]
Edgecombe Community College invites the public to attend a special signing ceremony between ECC and East Carolina University. The collaboration will provide greater opportunities for students to enhance their technical skills and advance their careers in geospatial technology. The ceremony will be held Monday, Feb. 17 from 1p.m. to 3p.m. in the Multipurpose room of […]
Students in Edgecombe Community College’s Barbering program were recognized for their skills on Monday Nov. 4. Five individuals received high placements in the NC Student Barber Competition held in Raleigh, and a number of students received high acclaim for their participation in a quiz bowl at the event. Justin Edwards claimed the first-place prize for roller […]
Meeting the growing demands in our region is why Edgecombe Community College will begin offering courses in applied engineering technology this spring. “There is a local and regional need for more prepared industry technicians,” says Dr. Bruce Panneton, vice president of instruction and chief academic officer at ECC. “These are jobs and careers with great […]
