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College unveils plans for RCC 2.0

Published on January 29, 2024

Building on Randolph Community College’s 60-plus-year legacy, plans for RCC 2.0 have been approved by the College’s Board of Trustees and were presented to the Randolph County Commissioners on Monday, Jan. 22.

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RCC events lead to education, jobs

Published on February 20, 2024

Randolph Community College hosted two events at the end of January — one to spark interest in its Career and College Promise (CCP) program and the other to bring in more instructors to the College — both on Tuesday, Jan. 30.

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RCC embarks on transformative journey with launch of Strategic Planning process

Published on February 7, 2024

In a landmark move towards shaping the future of education and fostering innovation in Randolph County, Randolph Community College Strategic Planning and Development Officer Linda Brown presented an outline of College’s 2024-2030 Strategic Plan process at the Randolph County Commissioners’ monthly meeting Monday, Feb. 5.

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Start your engines: RCC hosts local students for Automotive Day

Published on March 5, 2024

Randolph Community College welcomed 180 local 10th grade students for Automotive Day on Friday, Feb. 16. The event was created to increase exposure for an important career pathway to students from the Randolph County, Asheboro City, and Uwharrie Charter Academy school systems.

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County commissioners greenlight vital investment in workforce development, approve funds for RCC Liberty purchase

Published on March 5, 2024

In an exciting development, the Randolph County Commissioners wholeheartedly endorsed Randolph Community College’s ambitious plans for a new Liberty Center. During Monday’s meeting, the commissioners unanimously approved the College’s funding request, allocating $1,498,000 for the acquisition of 22 acres in Liberty to establish a cutting-edge new center.

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RCC PTK Chapter welcomes 77 new members at Spring Induction

Published on April 30, 2024

Seventy-seven students were inducted into Randolph Community College’s Five-Star Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Chapter, Beta Theta Rho, in a ceremony held Saturday, April 20, in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center Auditorium on the Asheboro Campus.

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Local HS seniors explore career possibilities at RCC’s Randolph NEXT

Published on April 23, 2024

Students gather around W.T. Brewer’s 1966 Ford F100, checking out the engine and the interior and even lying on the floor to catch a glimpse of the undercarriage. Brewer, the Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology Department Head at Randolph Community College, smiles. This is what Randolph NEXT is all about — sparking high school students’ interest in their future careers.

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VP, CCP student participate in panel with First Lady, Governor

Published on April 16, 2024

Randolph Community College Vice President for Instructional Services and Acting Vice President for Workforce Development and Continuing Education Suzanne Rohrbaugh and Uwharrie Charter Academy senior and RCC Career and College Promise (CCP) student Isaias Martinez-Hernandez participated in a panel discussion with First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, Governor Roy Cooper; U.S. Department of Education Assistant Secretary of Career, Technical, and Adult Education Amy Loyd, Guilford County Schools Superintendent Dr. Whitney Oakley, and other local students on Monday, April 15, a Guilford Technical Community College’s Greensboro campus.

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More than 960 earn credentials from RCC

Published on May 15, 2024

Sean Suggs — President of Toyota Battery Manufacturing, North Carolina (TBMNC) — was the guest speaker at Randolph Community College’s Commencement Ceremony on Wednesday, May 8, at the Greensboro Coliseum.

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Graduates shine bright at 2024 Commencement Ceremony

Published on May 10, 2024

Amidst cheers, applause, and a palpable sense of pride, the Randolph Community College community came together to celebrate the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and academic excellence on May 8 for the 2024 Commencement Ceremony at the Greensboro Coliseum.

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RCC kicks off inaugural Youth Apprenticeship Week with proclamation

Published on May 6, 2024

Apprenticeship Randolph (AR) Vice Chair Kevin Cox, several AR apprentices, and Randolph Community College leadership and staff gathered in the College’s McCrary Boardroom on Thursday, May 2, as RCC President/CEO Dr. Shah Ardalan signed a Youth Apprenticeship Week (YAW) proclamation.

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Booth, West among those recognized for outstanding academic achievements

Published on July 23, 2024

Franklinville’s Cindy Booth has been recognized as Randolph Community College’s 2024 Academic Excellence Award Winner, proof of her outstanding academic achievements and dedication. Additionally, Jill West, also of Franklinville, has been nominated for the prestigious 2024 Dallas Herring Achievement Award, highlighting her remarkable contributions and commitment to the college community.

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Trailblazers: RCC students graduate from first-ever Paramedic Academy

Published on August 28, 2024

Randolph County’s first-ever Emergency Medical Services Paramedic Academy, a pioneering collaboration with Randolph Community College, marked a significant milestone with its inaugural graduation ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 22, in the JB and Claire Davis Corporate Training Center.

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Matson, Wittenberg join RCC Board

Published on August 19, 2024

Jonathan Matson and Bill Wittenberg were sworn in as the newest members of the Randolph Community College Board of Trustees during the Board’s monthly meeting Thursday, Aug. 15, in the Martha Luck Comer Foundation Conference Center.

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Top-tier: RCC named No. 1 in North Carolina by Niche and SmartAsset

Published on September 6, 2024

Randolph Community College (RCC) has reached new heights, staying in the top spot as the No. 1 community college in North Carolina, according to Niche.com, and soaring to an impressive No. 2 ranking nationwide by SmartAsset. These prestigious recognitions reflect RCC’s unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and student success, solidifying its position as a leader in education and job training.

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Kickstart your new career or upgrade your skills: Apply for an Industrial Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship

Published on September 4, 2024

Your 2025 could look very different with a career change or skills upgrade through Randolph Community College (RCC). RCC is now accepting applications for the third cohort of its Industrial Maintenance Technician (IMT) Apprenticeship program. Launched in 2023, this innovative program offers the opportunity to earn an associate degree in Industrial Systems Technology while gaining hands-on, paid experience with local employers.

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