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Johnston Community College receives $176,000 from UNC Health Johnston for nursing program support

Johnston Community College enrolls largest first-day class in its history.

Dr. Marc David joins the JCC family as Chief Academic Officer

The Donnie E. and Linda Vann Lassiter Performing Arts Series to be held at Paul A. Johnston Auditorium

The Carolina Cyber Network welcomes four new members schools including JCC

JCC exceeds excellence levels in two categories that measure student success in community colleges statewide.

JCC recognizes students for their academic achievements

JCC students to be in Class of 2026 Goodnight Scholars Transfer Program at North Carolina State University

74 students inducted into NTHS for 2023 year

Students inducted into Beta Zeta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa

2023 high school graduates to receive up to four semesters of tuition assistance through JoCo Commissioners Promise Program

Natalie Oliver receives honor from the North Carolina Council of Practical Nurse Educators

JCC received $18,000 in funding to award scholarships to students enrolled in Workforce Continuing Education programs

Vicky Allen receives honor from the North Carolina Associate Degree Nursing Council

Joy Callahan named Interim Executive Director at JCC

Paramedic students take part in annual Night Ops Exercise held at JCC.

Students in new Practical Nursing program at JCC all pass exam.

Funding is available during the 2023-24 school year

The NHRL 2023 College and University Robotics Grant Opportunity awarded $10,000 to the program.

The road tractors were purchased with funds from the Golden LEAF Foundation Open Grants Program

Award announced at annual Breakfast Before Business event

The State Board of Community Colleges approved funding of high-cost programs at several colleges, including JCC

Johnston Community College Foundation now accepting applications for annual award.

Dr. Lindquist begins his tenure as JCC's fourth President

JCC recognizes students for academic achievements last semester.

Dr. Vern Lindquist accepts role of President at JCC

Taylor Thimmesh has signed with with R3Vel & Vick Entertainment, LLC (dba R3V Sports).

JCC observed National First-Generation College Student Celebration Day

Funding is available for 2022 Johnston County high school graduates who want to enroll at JCC

The new event raised over $68,000 in support of Johnston Community College

The funds will allow JCC to purchase two trucks and a simulator thanks to the Open Grants Program

Enrollment was up more than six percent Fall over Fall at JCC

JCC is part of a statewide coalition awarded nearly $25 million from the U.S. Economic Development Administration

Bryant was sworn in for a 2nd term on JCC's Board of Trustees

Funds made available by the Expanding Community College Economic Impact Grant

Vic McCormick gets promotion at Johnston Community College

JCC Public Safety Department, along with NC Highway Patrol, offer training in Benson

Johnston County Commissioners approved the use of $250,000 to assist with college tuition at JCC for 2022 grads.

The program is accredited by National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

The Goodnight Scholarship helps high school and transfer students continue their STEM educations at North Carolina State University.

JCC confers degrees, diplomas and awards outstanding achievements at graduation ceremony

2022 winner and nominees recognized at fourth annual luncheon

Johnston Community College receives $89,319 from Johnston Health for faculty support

The NCCCS State Board approves the appointment of Dr. Kenneth Boham

Johnston County Sheriff's Office Recognized as 2021 Recipient

College Represents $138.7 Million Dollars in Annual Economic Impact on Local Area

Grant will allow for expansion of Bio Blend Program

94.7 QDR hosts blood drive on college campus

Duke Energy Foundation awards $15,000 to JCC to support program which includes agriculture, beekeeping, and culinary arts.

JCC Alumni and Criminal Justice Instructor Cynthia Sullivan is JCC's 2021 Faculty of the Year

Applications being accepted for 2022 award

JCC wishes to announce that it will host a site visit for continuing accreditation of its Associate Degree Nursing program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

Three new degree programs for dual enrolled students next fall

JCC recognizes students for their academic achievements during the fall semester.

JCC Alum and Clinical Coordinator Wendy Collins receives recognition for role in organizing blood drives.

Beef Char-Grill competition was held at NC State University's Beef Unit Laboratory.

The program is now listed in the directory of HVAC Excellence accredited programs.

JCC will again require face masks to be worn indoors, effective immediately.

The Goodnight Scholars Program helps high school and transfer students continue their STEM educations

A statewide awareness campaign, called "Time for a New YOU," launched this week for the Governor's Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund

Funds to come from the Governors Emergency Education Relief (GEER) fund through federal COVID-19 relief packages.

Website ranks Johnston Community College's Accounting and Finance Degree Best in 2021

In light of Governor Cooper's announcement on Friday, May 14, 2021, Johnston Community College is amending our face covering and social distancing restrictions.

JCC held three nights of ceremonies for graduates.

Johnston Community College Foundation recognizes 2021 winner at virtual celebration

At JCC, we stand with all those who seek equity in our country, in our community, and on our college campus.

Construction is officially underway for the 50,000 sq. ft. engineering building paid for through a 2018 County Bond Referendum.

Johnston Community College students or high school students can complete the certificate in one semester

2020 was a challenging year, to say the least. The uncertainties of the pandemic left many with anxiety and deep concerns about what the future held for the nation.

Johnston Community College offers options for an AAS degree and a Career and College Promise certificate

North Carolina ranks eighth in the nation for cybersecurity job openings

Learn about curriculum programs, continuing education opportunities and how to apply and pay for college.

Contestants will compete for a total of $500 in prize money.

The sonography machine will expand the college's training capabilities in a clinical setting.

Students are recognized for high GPAs.

College shows appreciation for support and resources to help local students succeed.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Johnston County, a statistic Johnston Health is dedicated to changing. Join us in supporting the Johnston Health Foundation's All in Red Campaign,

Nominations are currently being accepted for the Linda Vann Lassiter Women's Society Philanthropist of the Year. The honor is awarded annually to an individual who has made a positive impact in our community through giving, and whose philanthropic leadership sets an inspiring example for all with regard to time, talents, and treasures.

North Carolinians who are unemployed or underemployed can look to Johnston Community College for fee-waived workshops and classes to help them get back to work. The classes are part of the Human Resource development (HRD) program and are focused on raising the employability of the North Carolina workforce.

The three-semester continuing education program is designed to teach students the skills they need to work in a professional salon. The bilingual program will be taught by both English-speaking and Spanish-speaking instructors.

Johnston Community College's Bioprocess Technology Department partnered with NC BioNetwork to offer a Fall, 2020 Biotechnology Virtual Career Fair (VCF) on Thursday, November 12th.

Johnston Community College engineering students, Ethan Davenport, Naser Issa, and Randy Young, were awarded the Engineering Department Annual Scholarship for the 2020-21 academic year. They were chosen from among 8 applicants to be awarded a portion of more than $200,000 in scholarships.

The Johnston County EMS has donated an ambulance to the Johnston Community College EMS program. The ambulance comes just in time, as state regulations will change in January, requiring a higher level of training in ambulance driving for certification. This ambulance will allow JCC to continue producing highly trained EMS personnel for the workforce.

Johnston Community College is now registering students for its evening cosmetology program, which begins October 5th. The three-semester program trains both English and Spanish-speaking students cosmetology skills.

Upon learning of a potential case, JCC's COVID-19 Response Team initiates a series of procedures. The individuals affected are requested to follow the protocols established by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) when exhibiting symptoms or believe

Baraldi previously served as Director of Budget and Accounting for the Facilities Division of North Carolina State University for more than a decade.

Five-year grant worth $1.3 million helps ongoing student support services.

Although the pandemic initiated a mass migration to online classrooms, the model is definitely here to stay. The question now is how teachers can "fast forward" pedagogy and technology in this new virtual reality. A new program at Johnston Community College - where remote learning has been complementing the classroom experience since 1997 - is offering answers and solutions.

JCC grads will be able to transfer seamlessly to WGU and receive a tuition discount

709 students earned credentials in 2019-20.

The following students have been named to the spring semester President's List at Johnston Community College. To be named to the President's

Johnston Community College leaders seek to serve true transformational and systemic change on campus.

Johnston Community College has been awarded a $185,994 grant from the Golden LEAF Foundation to address a significant unmet need for qualified fabricators in the region. Five area employers have identified more than 100 existing and 130 new fabrication positions that currently need to be filled. The college will establish a new fabrication program and become a Certified Education Center through the Fabricators and Manufacturer's Association.

Johnston Community College and the Johnston Community College Foundation hosted the 2nd Annual Linda Vann Lassiter Women's Society Luncheon at The Farm at 95 on March 12, 2020. During the luncheon, nine nominees for the 2020 Philanthropist of the Year were honored, and the winner was announced.

Johnston Community College announced its 2020 Business & Industry Partners during their annual "Breakfast before Business" event on Thursday, February 6, 2020. This year's winners were

Cora Vaughan, Career & College Promise student from Corinth Holders High School, takes top prize at the competition.

Johnston Community College's Associate in Engineering Program is excited to announce it has expanded its partnership with Early College Academy (ECA), an innovative high school through Johnston County Schools.

Johnston Community College, President's List, Dean's List

A Cleveland High student and four current JCC students received scholarships to study diesel mechanics.

Director of student success and advising enjoys serving students.