PCC’s English Language Acquisition Program (ELA): Serving Students from Over 75 Countries

Over the years, PCC’s English Language Acquisition (ELA) Program has served students from over 75 countries. While most people would envision the typical English reading, writing, speaking, and listening activities which occur in our classes, there is more to be told. Instructors prepare students to navigate employment, education, and community barriers students experience as they adjust to...
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VISIONS Match Campaign: Community Answers PCC Foundation’s: Call for Support to Match $2 Million-Pledge from Eddie & Jo Allison Smith Family Foundation

The Pitt Community College Foundation’s yearlong campaign to raise funding for the college’s VISIONS Career Development & Scholarship Program went down to the wire but ended up meeting and ultimately surpassing its $1 million-goal. Throughout 2019, PCC’s chief fundraising organization focused on securing funds to match a significant financial pledge from the Eddie & Jo Allison...
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Simulation Hospital Proving Beneficial to Multiple Health Sciences Programs

When Pitt Community College opened the Walter & Marie Williams Building in 2017, it started a domino effect that led to the creation of a state-of-the-art simulation hospital for preparing skilled health care professionals. By serving as the new home for science programming, the Williams Building made it possible for PCC to spend $1.61 million on state-of-the-art equipment and renovation of...

Ambulance Simulator, New Equipment Add Authenticity to EMS Training

While much of the attention given to PCC’s health sciences renovations centered on a new simulation hospital, another key component of the project was a new lab/classroom for the college’s Emergency Medical Science (EMS) program. In addition to a vehicle crash simulator and ample space for training paramedics, Pitt’s new home for EMS instruction features an ambulance simulator that has...

PCS/PCC Technical Academy

The PCS/PCC Technical Academy is a partnership between Pitt Community College and Pitt County Schools. The academy allows 11th and 12th grade high school students in Pitt County to enroll in college courses and earn credits and high-demand workforce credentials. The Pitt County workforce is in great need of skilled employees in the areas of HVAC, Industrial Systems, Electrical, and Computer...
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Biotechnology Program and the Local Workforce: A Mutually-Beneficial Partnership

Each year, eight students are selected as Mayne Pharma Scholars, receiving up to $8,000 over a two-year period for their books and tuition, and a part-time internship while they are still students. Each Scholar must agree to work full time at Mayne Pharma a minimum of two years after graduation. “It has been a great benefit to both our students and to Mayne Pharma. Our students know they...
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Why is Financial Services a Good Career Option?

Finance is one of the most promising fields with numerous career opportunities. Dan Taylor with Taylor Wealth Management says, “There are a lot of trusted advisors nearing retirement or at retirement age that will be leaving this industry. So, it’s going to be an opportunity for young folks to come into this industry and get a good start.” The industry has continued to grow consistently...

Human Services Technology – Gerontology: Caring for Older Adults and Their Families

According to US Census Bureau Population Projections, the number of Americans ages 65 and older is projected to nearly double from 52 million in 2018 to 95 million by 2060, and the 65-and-older age group’s share of the total population will rise from 16 percent to 23 percent. The aging baby-boom generation could fuel  a more than 50 percent increase in the number of Americans ages 65 and...
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Never a Boring Day on the Job

With more than 50 percent of skilled trade workers over the age of 45, the number of retirees in those fields is quickly increasing, which has created high demand for individuals with those skillsets. Making those job opportunities even more enticing is that most provide annual wages above $50,000 and are stable with high-satisfaction rates among current workers. A recent survey by the...
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TRiO Continues to Move “IamFirstGen” Forward

As a result of the 2018 “IamFirstGen” campaign, the existence of TRiO Programs, and a conglomerate of programs and services, Pitt Community College was designated a “First Forward Institution” by NASPA (National Association of Student Personnel Administrators) and the Center for First Generation Student Success. In addition, PCC is one of just three community colleges in the nation to be...