From the President

I hope you will take a moment to look through the 2021 edition of the Lenoir Community College CareerFocus 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. While this year was challenging, Lenoir...

Closing the Skills Gap

By Mallory Kennedy As the manufacturing field continues to grow, Lenoir Community College’s Computer-Integrated Machining (CIM) Program is placing students in jobs before they even graduate! The CIM program, which is housed at the Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing Center (AAMC) located at the Global TransPark prepares students with analytical, creative, and innovative skills necessary...

EMT to Degree – Jump start your career in the Emergency Medical Services field

By Mallory Kennedy Are you looking to jump start your career in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) field? Look no further than Lenoir Community College’s Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course. This 16-week course puts students on the fast track towards earning their certification so that they are able to begin their career in emergency services. “We have one of the largest...

The time is now to get free short-term training opportunities

By Richy Huneycutt Are you thinking about going back to college to start a new career? If so, the time is now. Lenoir Community College received $855,000 from the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund for scholarships for eligible students pursuing high-demand workforce training programs leading to industry-recognized credentials. What does that mean? “Ask us about our...

Programs eligible for GEER scholarships

Students who are interested in enrolling in the following courses can apply for a GEER scholarship: Construction Electrical Institute Levels 1-4 – ELC 3119, Journeyman Electrician License Energy Distribution HVAC – Energy Distribution Systems, AHR 3131, 28-30 weeks HVAC – NATE Certification, AHR 3131, 28-30 weeks HVAC 1 – EPA Certification, AHR 3131, 28-30 weeks ...

Building the foundation for future success

By Mallory Kennedy Experts say that the first five years of a child’s life are the most impressionable. These first five years are spent building the foundation that shapes children’s future, health, happiness, development, and learning achievements. The Early Childhood Education program at Lenoir Community College prepares individuals to work with children from birth through eight in...

Newest Health Sciences program END is just the beginning

By Richy Huneycutt Lenoir Community College’s newest Health Sciences program – Electroneurodiagnostic Technology or END, as it is known in the field is not the “end” for students seeking this degree, but the beginning. “The purpose of the Electroneurodiagnostic program is to prepare individuals to go to work in the neurology field alongside neurologists, neurosurgeons, and other...

MOA graduate finds home at LCC

By Richy Huneycutt Little did Lenoir Community College graduate Kathryn Waits of Kinston know that her work study experience as a student would also land her a job at the College. “When I started taking classes in August of 2013, I began as a work study at the switchboard,” she recalled. “In March of 2015, I was given the opportunity to move to the Registrar’s Office as a technical...

Employability is the key in office career

By Richy Huneycutt Interested in a career working in a medical, legal, or general business office? Lenoir Community College’s Medical Office Administration and Office Administration programs will prepare you to do just that! “You’re always going to have people working in offices,” said Carla Jones, program chair for both programs. “Our students do not have problems working in the...

New Degree Offerings – AA/AS Teacher Prep and AAS Public Safety Administration

By Mallory Kennedy Lenoir Community College is excited to announce three new program offerings soon to be available for students! Beginning fall 2021, students will be able to enroll in Associate in Arts-Teacher Preparation, Associate in Science-Teacher Preparation, and Associate in Applied Science-Public Safety Administration. Students interested in earning a degree in elementary, middle,...

Making history during a pandemic

By Mallory Kennedy Lenoir Community College senior Medical Assisting students did not know that they would soon be a part of making history when they first enrolled in the program just months before a global pandemic. Just a few weeks into the second semester, COVID-19 totally changed how Program Chair Rebecca Dail taught her medical assisting students. “Like many others, we had to...

Lenoir Community College Guide to Careers

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,...

Social media success – How to use social media to propel you forward in your career

Social media has certainly evolved over the last 15 years. Some platforms have stood the test of time (looking at you, Facebook!) while others have been relegated to the days of yore (tell me you’re a millennial without telling me you’re a millennial… MySpace, anyone?). One thing’s for sure—like it or not, social media is here to stay. Whether you’re a digital native or new to the...
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