I hope you will take a moment to look through the 2020 edition of the Lenoir Community College Career Focus and see just some of the educational opportunities and career pathways the College has for everyone. Whether you are looking for a short-term training or a degree-seeking program, Lenoir Community College is where hope and opportunity connect. This year has certainly been challenging...

By Richy Huneycutt James Kephart of Kinston didn’t know what he wanted to do after high school. He told his advisor at Bethel Christian Academy that he wanted to do something that “makes good money” and he was good at math and science. “She advised me to check out engineering,” he said. “I went to an engineering summit at Lenoir Community College and enjoyed my time there, so I...

By Mallory Kennedy Are you looking for a rewarding career in protecting and serving your community? Lenoir Community College has a training program to fit your goals! The LCC Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) curriculum is a certification course that is designed to prepare entry-level individuals with the cognitive and physical skills needed to become certified law enforcement officers...

By Mallory Kennedy Now more than ever there is a new respect for healthcare workers. One of the many positions that are on the front lines facing COVID-19 are medical assistants. “Medical assistants are one of the first healthcare workers a patient will see in their visit. They are considered a ‘jack-of-all-trades.’ We train our student’s in a variety of areas from greeting patients...

By Mallory Kennedy Medical Assisting student Aubrey West of Kinston knew she picked the right career choice that fit her passion for the healthcare field and the many opportunities that came with being a medical assistant. “I chose to attend Lenoir Community College because it was close to home, has smaller class sizes, and the opportunity to have more one-on-one interaction with the...

By Mallory Kennedy Lenoir Community College’s Cosmetology program offers students a variety of career possibilities using creativity as a springboard. Whether you are interested in cutting or styling hair, giving manicures or pedicures, applying makeup, or providing skincare, the College offers all this in a simulated salon environment. Graduates finish with technical skills and training...

Welding Associate of Applied Science Credits Required: 65 By Richy Huneycutt Looking for a career in welding? This major provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metal industry. “Students are trained in all aspects of welding and fabrication, said LCC Program Chair James Leonard....

Recent news stories and commentary have questioned the cost versus the benefits of going to college. This is because many students leave after attending big schools and graduate (or not!) with tens of thousands of dollars in student loan debt. Meanwhile, the argument goes, the starting salary of graduates with a bachelor’s degree is not much higher than that of high school graduates. So what...

Lenoir Community College graduate Sarah Suggs of Snow Hill is excited to take her place in the classroom teaching after she finishes her four-year degree. Homeschooled part time, she attended Mount Calvary Christian Academy in Hookerton in May 2017, but she had already started her LCC education two years earlier by taking classes online during her junior and senior years of high school through the...

The myth that a high school diploma is not needed to succeed – that drive and ambition alone are enough – doesn’t hold true in today’s economy. You can’t do much without a high school diploma. In order to further your education at any college, this credential is required. Lenoir Community College is the best local solution to obtain a high school equivalency diploma (HSED, formerly GED)...

Good news, you can now apply for financial aid in the same way as sharing snaps and stories – on an app. The U.S. Department of Education has now launched the myStudentAid mobile app to help first-time students apply for aid in the 2019-20 academic year. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is truly the “keys to the kingdom” of financial aid. It can open the door to...

Choosing a career path is an important decision and Lenoir Community College is dedicated to providing education to fit a wide variety of career goals. Choose from certificates, diplomas, associate degrees, and transfer studies to prepare you for careers that support your unique interests and ambitions. Credentials key: AAS=Associate in Applied Science, D= Diploma, C=Certificate Areas of...