Tutoring Assistance and Academic Success is Free to All PCC Students

Overview The Tutorial and Academic Success Center (TASC) at Pitt Community College is designed to help students overcome academic barriers through one-on-one and small group tutoring.  TASC is comprised of a Writing Center for English and humanities courses, a Math Center for math courses, an Academic Skills Lab, and general academic assistance is provided for a variety of other subjects.  With...
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PCC Grad Rises through Ranks of Law Profession to Earn Seat on the Bench

When Judge Timothy Finan passed away last year, N.C. Gov. Pat McCrory looked to a Pitt Community College graduate to fill the vacancy, selecting Annette Turik to serve the state’s 8th Judicial District for the remainder of Finan’s four-year term. For Turik, a 1986 PCC Paralegal Technology alum from Kinston, it was another milestone in a law career she began planning as a third-grader. That’s...
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Paralegal Technology: At a Glance…

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...
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Making Connections: Career Services Connects Students with Employers

One of the primary goals of the Career Services office is to connect students with employers. Making meaningful connections with business and industry in the community enables Career Services to prepare students for successful transitions from the classroom to their careers. These connections, along with the strong foundation laid in the classroom, help to equip PCC students with the knowledge and...
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CIT Students Can Earn Professional Certifications While Still in College

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,...
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Associate in Engineering at PCC a Good Start Toward Four-Year Degree

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...
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With Job Security and Good Pay, Accounting Careers Truly Add Up

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,...
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Medical Sonography & Echocardiography – A Look Inside… Literally!

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...
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PCC’s HRD Program Helping Unemployed Prepare for New Jobs

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...
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Career Readiness Certificate: What’s It All About?

How can you prove you have the necessary skills to be successful in the workplace? How can you distinguish yourself from other candidates? How can you increase your opportunity for career change and advancement? The Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) is a portable, nationally recognized credential that can help individuals get the job they want. Based on the proven ACT WorkKeys® system, the CRC...
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Bulldog Involvement: What PCC Student Activities Is All About

What a year it has been within the Center for Student Activities at Pitt Community College (PCC). The first ever PCC W.O.W (Week of Welcome) occurred during the second full week of classes in August 2015 offering opportunities for students to receive free spiral notebooks from the PCC Student Government Association, meet all the various clubs and organizations along with community partners at the...
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Where Would You Be Without PCC?

Below you will see a few of our graduates and read about how Pitt Community College changed their lives. But graduation doesn’t have to be the end of what we hope will be a lifelong relationship with Pitt Community College. PCC alumni can remain connected to their alma mater by reading about the latest events, course offerings and growth taking place at the college through the alumni website...
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GUIDE TO CAREERS: We’ve Got You Covered

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;...
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