Jorge Lagueruela Joins Randolph Community College Board of Trustees

Jorge Lagueruela, president of Trinity Furniture, has been sworn is as the newest member of Randolph Community College’s 13-member Board of Trustees. Lagueruela, who was appointed to a four-year term by N.C. Gov. Pat McCrory, took his oath of office at the Board’s Nov. 21 meeting in the Foundation Conference Center on the Asheboro Campus.
           
In introducing Lagueruela to the Board, RCC President Robert S. Shackleford said, “One of the things that impressed me about Jorge was that at a time when the furniture industry has been in a nose dive, Jorge has carved out a niche and built quite a company. In fact, they are in the process of expanding. We look forward to working with him.”

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2013/2013-11-22.php.

One Stop Job Start Event Set for Dec. 3 at Randolph Community College

Randolph Community College is offering several short-term training opportunities with free tuition for eligible students beginning in January thanks to the North Carolina Back-to-Work Grant and other funding sources. RCC has scheduled a One Stop Job Start event to provide information on training, grants and scholarships, and possible job opportunities, from 1-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3, in RCC’s Corporate Training Center at 413 Industrial Park Avenue.

Attendees will be able to learn about training for careers in Accelerated Machining, Electrical, Emergency Medical Technician, HVAC, Maintenance Mechanics, Paramedic, Pharmacy Technician, Plumbing, and Welding. Plus, local companies who are actively hiring will be on hand to provide information and answer questions about their industries. 

For more on this event, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2013/2013-11-20.php.

December Small Business Center Seminars at Randolph Community College Take On Topics of Marketing, Legal Concerns, Nonprofits

Randolph County small business owners can wrap up their calendar year with some very helpful free seminars being presented by Randolph Community College’s Small Business Center in December.
           
Greta Lint will present “Guerrilla Marketing” on Monday, Dec. 2, from 6-9 p.m., in the Continuing Education and Industrial Center on the Asheboro Campus. This free seminar will teach you a radical new way to approach your marketing plan.
           
For those considering starting a business, get the basics in “10 Steps to Starting a Small Business,” which covers the steps you need to take to make your dream become a reality and what you must know before you commit yourself and your money. This free seminar is scheduled for 6-9 p.m.,  Tuesday, Dec. 3, with presenter Jim Myers, also in the CEIC on the Asheboro Campus.

For more seminar listings and how to sign up, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2013/2013-11-18.php.

Randolph Community College Holiday Concert/Tree Lighting Set for Dec. 4

A scene from last year's ceremony.

Randolph Community College’s 6th annual Tree Lighting and Holiday Concert is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 4, at the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center on the Asheboro Campus. The tree lighting will be at 6 p.m. outside the LRC, with the concert inside the auditorium directly following. The event is free and open to the public. To reserve your seat, go to www.randolph.edu and click on the Cultural Arts Quick Link.
           
The Holiday Concert will feature Bells! Angels!, a handbell choir of the First Presbyterian Church of Asheboro under the direction of Rick Morgan.
           
RCC’s Campus Store will be sponsoring refreshments for the event, including Christmas treats, coffee, and hot apple cider.
           
This project receives support from the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Cultural Resources, with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.
           
RCC’s Asheboro Campus is located at 629 Industrial Park Avenue. Take the McDowell Road exit off of U.S. 220 Bypass/I73-74 and follow the signs.     

Randolph Community College Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Inducts 43 New Members

Forty-three students were welcomed into Beta Theta Rho, Randolph Community College’s Five-Star Phi Theta Kappa chapter, during the fall induction ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 9, in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center auditorium on the Asheboro Campus.
           
Caitlin Burchette served as an alumni speaker and encouraged students to make the most of their opportunities while at RCC by getting involved, taking advantage of student resources, and making time to consult with their instructors. Burchette graduated from RCC with an A.A.S. in Business Administration in 2005, from Pfeiffer University with a B.S. in Business Administration, and is currently pursuing her Master of Science in Leadership and Organizational Change at Pfeiffer University. She was an RCC employee from 2005-2010 and has been employed with Wake Forest University since May 2010. She currently serves as the associate director of student affairs at Wake Forest.

For more on this story and a list of new members, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2013/2013-11-11.php.