Combination of Knowledgeable Instructors, New Facilities and Key Partnerships Is Second to None With a brand new training facility, top-notch instructors and partnerships with Snap-on Tools and Petty’s Garage, there’s never been a better time than now to prepare for an automotive service career through Pitt Community College. After years of operating in the tight quarters of what was...

Beginning a career isn’t always as simple as graduating from college and landing a job. Planning for a career requires that we take a look within ourselves, explore career options, and conduct a strategic job search. Like most things worth having in life, it requires hard work and planning. The Career Services office at Pitt Community College assists students and alumni with navigating the...

What career is right for you? It certainly can feel like an overwhelming decision, whether you’re choosing a first career or considering a change. Think about it – most people spend half their waking hours on the job. The right career is one that satisfies you as well as pays the bills. PCC offers a multitude of options in a wide range of fields such as health care; computer technology;...

While it may not have always gone by the term “biotechnology,” mankind has long been searching for new and improved ways to use living organisms to produce commercial goods and enhance daily life. Today, the biotechnology industry provides 237,000 jobs in North Carolina and contributes $59 billion to the state’s economy each year. In addition to biofuels and pharmaceutical manufacturing,...

At the heart of every good team or organization it seems there is someone who holds the operation together and makes things go – whether it’s the point guard in basketball, a dispatcher at the taxi stand, or a gunnery sergeant in the Marine Corps. In a doctor’s office, there’s a good chance that a certified medical assistant (CMA) is working hard to keep the operation running smoothly,...

What career is right for you? It certainly can feel like an overwhelming decision, whether you’re choosing a first career or considering a change. Think about it – most people spend half their waking hours on the job. The right career is one that satisfies you as well as pays the bills. PCC offers a multitude of options in a wide range of fields such as health care; computer technology;...

When Greenville’s Robert Bosch Tools plant closed in 2007, P.J. Corbett says he was not only unemployed, he had no particular skillset to fall back on in order to distinguish himself from the hundreds of others who would soon be flooding the job market. A 1994 graduate of D.H. Conley High School, Corbett made the decision to continue working at Bosch after receiving his diploma rather than...

The Business Division at Pitt Community College currently assists students in reaching their educational goals in Business Administration, Administrative and Medical Office Technology, and Information Systems Technology. With the addition of a new department titled Entrepreneurship, Marketing, and Economics, they will be creating even greater opportunities for students. Over the years, the...

High school students can take Pitt Community College classes through the Career and College Promise program.  This program is a collaborative effort between the N. C. Community College System and the N.C. Department of Public Instruction.  It provides seamless dual enrollment educational opportunities for eligible North Carolina high school students in order to accelerate completion of college...

For the past nine years, a unique partnership between the Pitt Community College Foundation, the local school system, and several charitable organizations has been giving Pitt County high school students the opportunity to see a brighter future through education. Called the VISIONS Career Development and Scholarship Program, the collaborative effort between PCC and Pitt County Schools also...

Current PCC employees who are University Transfer graduates include: (l to r, back row) Dewayne Robinson, Wendy Wooten, and Wes Wooten; (l to r, seated) Jessica J. Bennett-Broady, Caroline Cope Meyers, and Elizabeth Turnage.) The Arts and Sciences Division at PCC produces an average of 275 graduates each year. Within the division, a high percentage of students transfer to a four-year...

Pitt Community College’s Construction and Industrial Technology (CIT) Division launched a new program last year for students interested in pursuing horticultural careers. PCC now offers a Horticulture Technology curriculum that prepares graduates for work in settings that involve cultivating plants to improve human life, including nurseries, greenhouses, garden centers, landscaping operations...

The Health Sciences Division at Pitt Community College has always had a great reputation for preparing its graduates with knowledge learned in the classroom as well as practical clinical experiences that allowed for hands-on training. The addition of simulation offers enhanced hands-on training. Simulation provides real-life experiences for students. PCC has created simulated hospital/clinical...

If you are looking for a career that truly helps others by putting a smile on their faces, then the Therapeutic Recreation Assistant program may be perfect for you. The program was implemented in the Fall of 2013 within PCC’s Human Services Department. It is one of only two programs of its kind in the state of North Carolina. The curriculum emphasizes the use of recreation as treatment...

Rodney and Angela Bullock began their journey as owners of the Altitude Barbering Academy with a vision – they wanted students who were interested in barbering to not only finish their program, but to flourish from the program and leave the program with the tools to be successful. It seems that since the opening of the academy, they have been able to achieve just that. Rodney has two memories...

Pitt Community College has embarked on a new initiative to support the College’s mission to “educate and empower people for success.” The new initiative is called “CAP - Career and Academic Planning.” The initiative is designed to increase access, knowledge, and application of career planning resources early in the academic journey of a student at PCC.  In addition, PCC has identified...

Although the Business Division at PCC offers a variety of education options, two of the most popular fall under the Information Systems category. If working with computers is your thing, check out these two programs to see if they might be a fit for you. Networking Technology The Networking Technology curriculum prepares individuals for employment supporting network infrastructure environments....

If you are interested in an exciting career in the Emergency Medical Technician field, PCC is here to help you on your way. There are four levels of EMT professionals recognized by the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration): Emergency Medical Responder EMT A-EMT (Advanced) Paramedic PCC offers courses for those looking to become an EMT or a Paramedic as well as a basic Prep...

What career is right for you? It certainly can feel like an overwhelming decision, whether you’re choosing a first career or considering a change. Think about it – most people spend half their waking hours on the job. The right career is one that satisfies you as well as pays the bills. PCC offers a multitude of options in a wide range of fields such as health care; computer technology;...

In addition to preparing people for success through academic endeavors, Pitt Community College features an intercollegiate athletics department that is emphasizing teamwork, character and sportsmanship. The college fields four intercollegiate teams—men’s baseball, men’s basketball, women’s softball and women’s volleyball—that compete in the National Junior College Athletic...

Design, Build...Write Computer Code?! A Machining Technology Diploma from Pitt Community College’s Computer Integrated Machining program can quickly lead graduates into a high-demand, well-paying industrial and manufacturing career, now benefiting from a boost in technological advancements.  These aren’t your grandpa’s industry jobs! We’re like sculptors. We’re taking a raw product and...

The Pitt Community College Alumni Association recently held a story competition on campus. The organization asked students and alumni to submit their stories of how PCC has impacted their lives. The submissions could be written or presented through video. First place was awarded to Martin Maurer, a Human Services Technology – Substance Abuse student. Here is his entry. HOW PITT COMMUNITY...

The Science Behind Our University Transfer Program Pitt Community College is proud to be a leader in offering a multitude of courses and degrees as part of the college’s University Transfer program. By partnering with other well-known, four-year institutions, students looking to further their education can take classes at Pitt Community College which are transferable to a number of universities...

Pitt Community College offers an ever-expanding assortment of musical opportunities, not just in the classroom but as fun and engaging extracurricular activities as well.  Lead by PCC Musical Director Michael Stephenson, five programs have risen to new heights, marching to their own beats, and have been featured at community events across Eastern North Carolina. Bulldog Beat The Bulldog Beat is...

They’re considered the eyes and ears of physicians all across the nation: Medical Sonographers use the latest ultrasound technology to peak inside and map out various organs within the human body, sometimes even in 3D! Pitt Community College’s Medical Sonography program offers the two-year associates degree needed to get you started in this versatile career field or use your degree to...

At Pitt Community College, our mission is to educate and empower people for success. These goals don’t end with graduation. You’ve earned your degree, and access to the powerful network that comes with it. With nearly 300,000 PCC alumni across the US, there’s someone to help you secure a great career, find an apartment in a new city, network over coffee, and more. We’ve made it easier...

For those with an affinity for numbers, math and money, who are self-motivated and possess good critical thinking and communication skills, a career in the dynamic field of accounting may be in order. Accountants analyze information and communicate it to others to help them make good business decisions. It’s a growing field, as every business needs solid accounting expertise for budgeting,...

Lyman Allen Hill found himself charting a path of career uncertainty in 2012. Following in his father’s footsteps, Allen has spent most of his adult life in construction. Although the business was steady and secure at one time, the economic downturn began to shake the foundation of job security for Hill. The opportunity for construction jobs was becoming limited, and many were located out of...

For those with an inquisitive nature, creative mind and good imagination, the high-demand field of engineering may just be the right fit. Engineers design, test, manage and improve items as varied as household appliances, computer chips and cars. The profession is diverse, including everything from bridge and road design to developing sound systems and finding new energy sources. There will...

Pharmacy Technician I This course is designed for employees who will be trained to work under the supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy. This course provides the student with basic knowledge and skills that are required to work as a technician in a pharmacy. This course includes basic math review, drug calculations, drug classification, drug distribution, and terminology. Pharmacy...

Though you may not realize it, a great number of our PCC students are veterans. It may be hard to distinguish them from other students because they are not in uniform, but we had approximately 500 known veterans taking classes during fall 2013. The student population receiving veterans’ educational benefits at PCC is steadily increasing – 422 veterans used education benefits for the 2011-12...

The goal of the two-year Paralegal Technology Program at Pitt Community College is to train highly skilled legal assistants to assist lawyers. Paralegals are taught a thorough awareness of their role in the delivery of legal services such as taking the lead in preparing courtroom exhibits and jury documents. They are also responsible for keeping the attorneys organized and functional—paralegals...

New Student Orientation helps incoming  students prepare for PCC A new student finding their way around a college campus for the first time can be a challenge.  Just getting your bearings in a new environment is intimidating enough, but questions always come to mind about how to complete course registration, submit tuition payments, and how to know where to go when help is needed.  As...

Pitt Community College’s Cosmetology Program is now offered through the Continuing Education Division. Students can earn their required cosmetology hours and be eligible to sit for the North Carolina Cosmetic Arts Board licensing examination in under a year. PCC, in partnership with Mitchell’s Hairstyling Academy, offers Introduction, Intermediate, and Advanced Cosmetology classes. Through...

Human Services Training Helps Foster Mental Health Knowledge, Treatment In the summer of 2014, the Pitt Community College Human Services Department joined a national initiative to increase mental health literacy by offering new training that helps individuals identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness. According to Dr. Ray Taylor, chair of the PCC Human Services Department, the...

The Business Division offers a curriculum program titled Healthcare Business Informatics (HBI) that provides vast opportunities for students in the health care job arena. This program is offered through collaboration between the college’s Information Systems Technology, Healthcare Management Technology and Business Administration departments. The program prepares students to use information...

Three afternoons a week, when Josien Houtvast finishes English as a Second Language class at Pitt Community College, she heads directly to Vidant Medical Center to work a 4-hour shift as a volunteer in patient escort. Josien and her husband relocated to Greenville in October 2013 for her husband’s job at DSM Dyneema. After settling in, Josien enrolled in the Advanced ESL class at PCC. She soon...

It is important to know exactly what employers look for when hiring full-time employees. In addition to relevant skills, employers seek employees who have the personal values, characteristics, and personality traits that spell success. Through its Continuing Education Division, PCC’s Human Resource Development (HRD) program offers classes to help the unemployed or underemployed successfully...

Pitt Community College Construction and Industrial Technology (CIT) students can earn professional, nationally-recognized certifications as they pursue two-year associate degrees in multiple curricula. Through the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3), a partnership between education providers across the United States and corporations like Snap-On, Trane, Starrett and Fiat Chrysler,...