PCC-PCS Technical Academy Preparing Students for Good-Paying Careers

For many high school students, a part-time job entails working in a fast-food restaurant or retail store making minimum wage. But that’s certainly not the case for Luke Vandiford. A senior at Farmville Central High School, Vandiford took the skills he developed through Pitt Community College’s Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration program and landed a part-time job with Mechanical...

Advertising & Graphic Design Grads Hit the Jackpot with Grover Gaming

Though they vary in age and come from different backgrounds and hometowns, four Grover Gaming employees share a common denominator that connected them professionally: they’re all Pitt Community College Advertising & Graphic Design graduates. For Hannah Justice, Carlos Ortiz, Eduardo Vargas and Luis Vargas, the training PCC provided helped them land careers with a Greenville-based company...

Student Success: Grover Gaming

Meet Eduardo Vargas Grover Gaming Senior Graphic Designer • 42 years old • Winterville, NC • Class of 2005 • 9 years at Grover Gaming Responsibilities: Creates various branding and marketing materials for print and web. Designs game selection screens and other assets for front ends. Favorite Part of the Job: Getting a new project to work on, putting on my headphones with good...

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA): A Vital Medical Career in Growing Demand

As the median age of the United States’ populace rises, so, too, does the need for Certified Nurse Aides (CNA) to meet the health care demands of the country’s significant and steadily growing elderly demographic. CNAs are valuable members of the overall health care team. They’re on the front lines of health care, so to speak, working under the direction of a registered nurse or licensed...
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Tech Support One of Several Specialized IT Training Options at Pitt

Within Pitt Community College’s Computer Technologies Department, there are a variety of Information Technology (IT) options that offer specialized training, including IT: Technical Support, which prepares students for help desk/technical support positions. Anthony Garner, PCC IT: Technical Support instructional coordinator, says one of the main benefits of Pitt’s program is that it offers...

Computer Integrated Machining at PCC

A little more than a year ago, Pitt Community College’s Lynn Griffin led a group of Pitt County Schools (PCS) counselors on a tour of the college’s Computer Integrated Machining (CIM) program. As director of the PCC-PCS Technical Academy, Griffin says she wanted to spotlight well-paying jobs in great demand and ensure counselors were familiar enough with CIM, they could discuss it with...
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Biotechnology…the Way of the Future

As scientists develop new methods of using living organisms to create products and processes, Pitt Community College’s biotechnology program is preparing skilled lab technicians ready for work in industries that capitalize on this type of advanced manufacturing. For individuals considering STEM careers, PCC’s biotechnology training is a tremendous option. Through coursework emphasizing...
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Time for a New Job?

While it’s true organizations hire individuals for the technical abilities they’ll bring to the workplace, it’s equally important for those employees to have the soft skills needed for prolonged success. In addition to academic curricula that prepare students for specific professions, Pitt Community College offers programs to help them develop the work ethic, values and behaviors that...

Bulldog Promise Giving Students a Chance to Earn a Degree Tuition-Free

Nearly a year after introducing its Bulldog Promise Scholarship Program, Pitt Community College is giving members of Pitt County’s Class of 2022 an opportunity to earn a two-year degree, tuition-free. Established in May 2021, Bulldog Promise is available to Pitt County public, private and home school students who have taken PCC courses through the Career & College Promise program or the...

PCC Going the Extra Mile to Meet the Needs of Adult Learners

Before the start of spring courses, Pitt Community College cut the ribbon on a new Adult Learning Center (ALC) as part of its ongoing commitment to educational equity and effectively serving adult learners. Located in the Craig F. Goess Student Center, the facility connects adult learners to PCC programs and services. To accommodate the busy schedules of its intended customers, the center is...

PCC Transitional Studies – One of the State’s Top Adult Literacy Programs

As one of North Carolina’s top literacy programs, the Pitt Community College Transitional Studies Department offers a wide-range of services to meet the educational needs of Pitt County residents. While many associate “transitional studies” with GED programming, the department offers much, much more. High School Equivalency (aka GED) preparation is certainly part of the Transitional...

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;...