With the increase in cyber threats to many companies and organizations, Piedmont Community College (PCC) and Vance-Granville Community College (VGCC) are forging a groundbreaking partnership to educate the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. The two colleges have established a Level-Two Instructional Service Agreement (ISA) for cybersecurity that will begin in January 2024. The ISA signifies …Read More
Piedmont Community College (PCC) marked a significant milestone in its commitment to healthcare education as it celebrated the first seven Caswell County nursing graduates. The inaugural cohort completed the Evening/Weekend Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program on PCC’s Caswell County Campus. The culmination of hard work, dedication, and perseverance was commemorated in front of family, friends, …Read More
The Piedmont Community College Foundation has announced the establishment of a $25,000 endowment scholarship in memory of John & Julia James. With this gift, the John and Julia James Memorial Endowment will assist students in the Associate Degree Nursing Program with scholarships. “Please accept this donation on behalf of John & Julia James. With their …Read More
In a significant step towards advancing Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, Person County Schools and Piedmont Community College are pleased to announce the continuation of their collaboration and dedication to build a skilled workforce within our county. The committee focused on conducting a comprehensive local needs assessment to identify opportunities for enhancing CTE programs …Read More
Piedmont Community College (PCC) inducted 10 new students into the College’s Alpha Upsilon Theta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) International Honor Society on Friday, December 1, 2023 for the 2022-23 academic year. The new members include: Ryan Hester, Cassie Jay, Ada Locklear, Bella McAllister, Stacy Medina, Summer O’Brien, Bethany Sox, Stephanie Sutton, Cole Torain …Read More
The Pacer community recently celebrated first-generation students with two special events, the “Why I’m First” Panel Discussion and the First-Gen Celebration Dinner. Moderator Rachel Johnson, PCC Director of Financial Aid & Veteran Affairs, asked panelists to share their experiences during the discussion. Panelists also answered audience questions from the Person County Campus and Caswell County …Read More
Through his current endeavor as a consultant and coach of the Shackleford Leadership Institute, Dr. Bob Shackleford, former president of Randolph Community College (RCC), recently visited Piedmont Community College (PCC) to inspire the College’s Executive Council, Deans, and Directors. Two sessions, “Characteristics of a High Performing Team” and “The Truth About Change,” delivered thought-provoking presentations …Read More
On Wednesday, October 25, the Piedmont Community College Foundation hosted an award ceremony for the State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Bridge to Career Scholarship Program. During the event, the College received a check for $18,000 from the SECU Foundation for the 23-24 academic year. The Program helps remove financial barriers for students seeking to obtain …Read More
In the spring of 2023, the National Student Clearing House Research Center noted a 0.5% increase in enrollment at two-year community colleges, marking the first time in years that schools saw even modest growth; the decline in enrollment exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. In a recent analysis of 845 community colleges across the country by …Read More
Piedmont Community College (PCC) is offering a Mushroom Foraging and Cultivation course that will be held on Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. starting October 28 and ending December 9 on PCC’s Caswell County Campus. The course offers hands-on experience in safely foraging and growing mushrooms. Students will be introduced to the basic skills needed to identify …Read More
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