The Turning Point Workforce Development Board has approved local implementation of a healthcare career pathway for Edgecombe County students. The healthcare pathway is a collaborative initiative between Edgecombe County Public Schools, Edgecombe Community College, and local agencies to build education tracks that not only fit the requirements of education but also meet local workforce needs. […]
Edgecombe Community College faculty, staff, and students and the public honored veterans during the college’s annual Veterans Day Memorial and Recognition Ceremony held November 11. Guests included (l-r) ECC alumna Theresa Telfor, retired Army and NC National Guard; and Jesse Bryant, Army veteran, deacon, and American Legion Eason Tiney Post 19 chaplain. See photos […]
Nine cadets graduated from Edgecombe Community College’s 10th Basic Academy of Basic Law Enforcement Training on November 9. ECC’s BLET Academy prepares students for entry-level employment as a law enforcement officer with state, county, or municipal governments. The cadets completed an intensive 20-week program and have passed the certification exam mandated by the NC Criminal […]
Students from Edgecombe Community College learned about college transfer opportunities during the recent North Carolina Community College Transfer Fair held on the Tarboro campus. Representatives from 20 colleges and universities were on hand to provide students with information on college transfer, admissions, and financial aid. Shown is Jill Hilliard, associate director of transfer admissions at […]
Leaders at Edgecombe-Martin County Electric Membership Corporation recently presented $1,000 to Edgecombe Community College to support student scholarships in the Electrical Systems Technology program. Edgecombe-Martin EMC provides two $500 scholarships to the college annually. From left are Edgecombe-Martin EMC officials Eddie Stocks, vice president of member and industrial development, and Winston Howell, chief executive officer […]
Edgecombe Community College is proud to announce Student Ambassadors for 2021-2022: Eren Exum, Edgecombe Early College High School Super Senior, Associate in Arts Makayla Killebrew, Dental Hygiene Hannah LaPlant, Associate in Arts The ECC Foundation sponsors the Student Ambassador program each year to reward academic excellence. Student Ambassadors must maintain a 3.25 grade point average. […]
Edgecombe Community College student Joseph Askew (left) recently won a Chromebook in a drawing held for students who enrolled in fall classes during early registration over the summer. Askew is a student in the Radiography program. He also participated in an Edgecombe Pledge Open House in July to learn more about the new scholarship program […]
Edgecombe Community College has been named eligible to apply for the prestigious 2023 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. The $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, awarded every two years, is the nation’s signature recognition for America’s community colleges. President Obama called it “basically the Oscars for great community colleges.” According to Aspen […]
NC Representative Shelly Willingham (left) recently visited the Rocky Mount campus of Edgecombe Community College. ECC President Dr. Greg McLeod (right) provided an update on college initiatives and led Rep. Willingham on a tour of the campus highlighting areas that are planned for renovation. Dr. McLeod also pointed out new technology purchased with Higher Education […]
A Tarboro couple who credits their success to small business wants to help local residents be successful, too. Jerry and Faye Price have established the Dr. Jerry and Faye Price Endowed Scholarship at Edgecombe Community College to support students in skilled trades and other small business-related programs. “We want people to be excited about the […]
