RCC Students Gain Real Life Experience at Petty’s Garage

Five Randolph Community College students participated in a unique job-shadowing experience recently thanks to a new agreement between RCC and Petty’s Garage, Richard Petty’s high performance speed shop in Level Cross. Three Automotive Systems Technology students and two Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology students spent a week working alongside the technicians at Petty’s Garage. RCC has been affiliated with the Richard Petty brand since its state-of-the-art automotive training center was named the Richard Petty Education Center when it opened in 2009.

“RCC is delighted to extend our partnership with Richard Petty and his organization,” said RCC President Robert S. Shackleford Jr. “What an exciting opportunity to have students in RCC’s Richard Petty Education Center participate in an internship at Petty’s Garage in Level Cross. I am extremely pleased with this relationship.”

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/2014-news/1035-rcc-students-gain-real-life-experience-at-petty-s-garage.html. 

RCC, Salvation Army Launch Bilingual Language Institute

Randolph Community College is launching a Bilingual Language Institute, offering integrated ESOL and HRD classes in English and Spanish, with a new community partner, The Salvation Army. Classes will begin Monday, Sept. 8, and will run yearlong through the spring 2015 semester.

English for Speakers of Others Languages (ESOL) courses are designed to improve English speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. The program provides language learners with essential life skills that enable them to function in an English-speaking society. The goal of Human Resources Development (HRD) courses is to educate and train individuals for success in the workplace, especially those who are unemployed or underemployed.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/2014-news/1028-rcc-salvation-army-launch-bilingual-language-institute.html.

Tickets on Sale for Oct. 14 RCC Foundation Taste of Asheboro/Randolph Event

Tickets are on sale for the Randolph Community College Foundation’s Taste of Asheboro/Randolph event scheduled for 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at the 105 Worth Event Centre in downtown Asheboro.

The fundraiser, which will support scholarships for students at Randolph Community College, will feature some of the best selections from restaurants and bakeries in Randolph County.

Participants include Archdale Bakery, Asheboro Country Club, Bistro 42, Central Bakery, Colonial Country Club, Creative Cakes, David’s Family Restaurant, Flying Pig, Four Saints, Fresh Cuts, George’s Pizza and Subs, La Hacienda, Lumina Wine & Beer, Mike’s Chicago Dogs, Sir Pizza, Something Different, Super Doughnuts, The Table, and more.

A local band will provide live music, and a wine and pottery auction will add excitement to the festivities. Pottery has been donated by Sid Luck, Alexa Modderno, Ben Owen, Will McCanless and many others.

Tickets are $35 and can be purchased by going to www.randolphccfoundation.org and clicking on the Taste of Asheboro/Randolph logo. Only a limited number of tickets are available.

Randolph Community College Welding Courses Offer Big Potential at Low Cost

Trained welders with sharp skills are in ever-increasing demand in Randolph County and beyond. According to College officials, Randolph Community College receives calls at least once a week from area employers in search of qualified welders.

In an effort to help meet the growing demands of the welding industry and to ensure that students gain the most-sought-after skills, RCC is launching new welding courses beginning in September through its Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division.

Advantages of enrolling in RCC’s welding courses include low-cost tuition and fees, low student-to-instructor ratio, hands-on technology training utilizing state-of-the-industry equipment, and the chance to learn from RCC instructors who have real-world, industry expertise.

For a schedule of classes, go to http://www.randolph.edu/2014-news/1026-rcc-welding-courses-offer-big-potential-at-low-cost.html.

RCC Trustees Honor Fountain With Distinguished Service Award

Dr. Stuart B. Fountain was honored by the Randolph Community College Board of Trustees on Aug. 12 with the 2014 Distinguished Service Award. The award was presented at a special reception hosted by the Board of Trustees at the Foundation Conference Center on the Asheboro Campus.

Dr. Fountain, a retired local dentist and a member of the North Carolina Community College Board, was in attendance along with his wife, Carol, and son, David. Dr. Fountain is currently chair of the Planning Committee and vice chair of the Excellence in Teaching Award Committee at the state board. He previously served as chair of the full board from 2011-2013 and chair of the Policy Committee from 2007-2011.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/2014-news/1024-rcc-trustees-honor-fountain-with-distinguished-service-award.html.

Real Estate Provisional Broker Course Set To Begin Sept. 15 at Randolph Community College

Randolph Community College will offer a Real Estate Provisional Broker course beginning Monday, Sept. 15, at the Continuing Education and Industrial Center on the Asheboro Campus. If you are considering a career in real estate, the first step to obtaining your real estate license is the successful completion of a pre-licensing course.

The course is required to satisfy the educational requirements for a provisional broker and is designed to prepare the student to pass the real estate license examination administered by the N.C. Real Estate Commission. Topics include basic real estate principles and practices, law and contracts, financing, closing valuation, fair housing and real estate laws. For more information on these requirements, go to http://www.ncrec.state.nc.us/.

The class will meet from 6-9 p.m., on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, Sept. 15 through Nov. 17, plus from 6-10 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 18. The total cost for the course is $238.22. For more information or to register, contact RCC at 336-633-0268 or 336-862-7980.

The CEIC is located at 413 Industrial Park Avenue in Asheboro.

RCC Offers Landscape Masonry Class Beginning Aug. 26

Randolph Community College’s Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division will offer a Landscape Masonry class beginning Tuesday, Aug. 26, at the Asheboro Campus.
           
This course provides training on basic principles and practices of masonry. Topics include standard tools, materials, and cost estimating. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of landscape masonry and be able to use basic masonry techniques, including safety practices, basic tool use, and laying masonry floors and landscaping walls.
           
The class will meet from 6-8:30 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, through Sept. 25. The registration is $70. For more information or to register for the class, call RCC at 336-633-0268.
           
A complete list of RCC’s fall Continuing Education courses is available at www.randolph.edu.

Randolph Community College Announces 2014 Summer Session Academic Standing Lists

Randolph Community College announces the President’s List, Dean’s List, and Academic Merit List for the 2014 summer term.
           
Curriculum students enrolled in 12 credit hours for the semester excluding college preparatory hours and proficiency hours who receive no incompletes and have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 are eligible to be recognized on the following lists:
President’s List - GPA of 4.00
Dean’s List - GPA of 3.50-3.99
           
Curriculum students enrolled in at least six but less than 12 credit hours for the semester excluding college preparatory hours and proficiency hours who receive no incompletes and have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 and earn a grade point average of 3.50 – 4.00 are eligible to be recognized on the Academic Merit List.

To view the list, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2014/2014-08-07.php.

RCC Student Leadership Academy Application Deadline Sept. 12

New students registering at Randolph Community College this fall, returning RCC students, and Randolph Early College High School juniors and seniors are eligible to apply for Randolph Community College’s 8th annual Student Leadership Academy, which begins Saturday, Sept. 27 with a team building activity. Participating students are selected to attend the Student Leadership Academy through a competitive application process. The application deadline is 3 p.m., Friday, Sept. 12.
           
For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2014/2014-08-01b.php.

State Employees Credit Union Foundation Funds Continuing Education Scholarships for Randolph Community College Students

Randolph Community College’s Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division has received funding from the State Employees Credit Union Foundation for 10 Continuing Education scholarships for the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015). Ten students will be eligible for scholarships of $750 each. This is the second year that the SECU Foundation has provided these scholarship funds to RCC.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2014/2014-08-01a.php.

Randolph Community College to Conduct Pre-Employment Lab for Technimark

Randolph Community College’s Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division has partnered with Technimark to complete pre-employment training for their incoming new hires, according to Bryle Hatch, coordinator of workforce development at RCC. The Pre-Employment Lab will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Randolph Community College’s Randleman Center, beginning Tuesday, Aug. 12.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/2014/2014-08-01.php.