Randolph Community College Earns AWS Test Facility Certification for Welding Technology

Randolph Community College’s Archdale Welding Center has been named an Accredited Testing Facility (ATF) by the American Welding Society. The AWS Accredited Test Facility program establishes minimum requirements for test facilities, their personnel and equipment to qualify for accreditation to test and qualify welders. RCC’s testing program can test welders from anyone of eight different codes and standards.

The designation means that RCC’s Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) can test welders for the American Welding Society certifications that are recognized anywhere in the world, said Michael Ford, department head and CWI for Welding Technology at RCC. Ford said it took over a year of work to gain the certification, which included implementing a quality assurance program and writing a Quality Manual that controls the activities related to the testing of welders. 

For more on this story, go to https://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1818-aws-testing-facility.html.

Brooke Schmidly Appointed to Randolph Community College Board of Trustees

Brooke Schmidly of Asheboro was appointed as a new member of the Randolph Community College Board of Trustees by the North Carolina Governor’s Office. Schmidly signed her oath of office at the Sept. 20 meeting of the Board held in the Foundation Conference Center on the Asheboro Campus. She was appointed to a four-year term ending June 30, 2022.

Schmidly is a partner in the Asheboro law firm of Moser, Schmidly, Roose, and Bennett. She has been with the firm since 2007 specializing in family law cases.

For more on this story, go to https://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1817-schmidly-board-of-trustees.html.

Randolph Community College to Offer Forklift Operator Training October 20

Randolph Community College will offer a Saturday course on forklift operation in October. “Forklift Operator Training” will be held from 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 20, in Room 223 at the Continuing Education and Industrial Center on RCC’s Asheboro Campus.

This course provides instruction on the operation and maintenance of a Powered Industrial Truck (forklift). It is OSHA compliant and taught by a State of North Carolina certified instructor. It is a comprehensive, hands-on program that covers all aspects of lift truck training. A certificate of completion will be provided to all students who successfully complete the course. Students should wear sturdy closed toe and heel shoes (no crocs or flip-flops) and appropriate clothing for the weather conditions as the hands-on portion will be outside.

Participants must be 18 years of age or older to enroll in this class. The cost of the course is $70.55.

For additional information and to register for this course (#67356), call RCC’s Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division at 336-633-0268.

Human Resources Certification Exam Prep Class Begins Oct. 2 at Randolph Community College

Randolph Community College’s Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division has scheduled another “PHR/SPHR Certification Exam Prep” course to help human resources professionals advance their careers.

The class (#67400) will be held from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesdays, Oct. 2 – Dec. 18, in Room 107 of the Continuing Education and Industrial Center on the Asheboro Campus. The cost is $125, plus $412.50 for a textbook, which must be preordered. Call the RCC Campus Store at 336-633-0236 by Sept. 26 to preorder a book.

For more on this story, go to https://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1815-phr-sphr-certification.html.

“Acrylic Pour Painting” Class to Begin at Randolph Community College Oct. 1

Randolph Community College will offer a class in “Acrylic Pour Painting” beginning Oct. 1 taught by instructor Victoria Pierce. Acrylic pour painting is the art of mixing two or more paint colors in the same container, pouring them onto a canvas or other medium in a desired pattern, then using gravity to move the paint around creating interesting and sometimes surprising colors and results.

The class will meet from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Mondays, Oct. 1 through Oct. 29, in Room 102 of the Building Trades Center on the Asheboro Campus. The cost is $55.55. Students will be provided with a supply list upon registration.

Call the Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division at RCC, 336-633-0268, to register.

New Hybrid Vet Assistant I Course Begins Sept. 25 at Randolph Community College

Randolph Community College’s Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division is introducing a new “Vet Assistant I” course this month designed for those interested in careers in the veterinary or applied science fields.

This 120-hour hybrid course will introduce students to the principles and physiology of animal management, issues facing the animal science industry, contributions of the animal science industry to humanity, and the importance of the animal science industry to North Carolina.

For more on this story, go to https://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1813-vet-assistant-hybrid.html.

RCC Marks 50th Anniversary of Program with first Photographic Technology Homecoming

Randolph Community College’s Photographic Technology program marked its 50th anniversary on Sept. 7-8 with its first Homecoming Celebration. About 170 alumni attended the event that included tours of the newly renovated photo facility on the Asheboro Campus, photography seminars, and a lecture by Nikon Ambassador Tamara Lackey.

“The open house on Friday night was awesome,” said Lorie L. McCroskey, RCC’s director of development and an RCC photo alumna. “For most graduates, this was the first time they were seeing the renovated studio space. We had students from almost every class — even the very first year — attend.”

For more on this story, go to https://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1812-photo-homecoming.html.

Learn to Save Money with Couponing at Randolph Community College Randleman Center

Randolph Community College is offering both of its popular couponing workshops at the Randleman Center this fall. Most participants easily save the cost of the workshop and more during their first grocery shopping trip using these techniques.

In the “Extreme Couponing I” workshop, students will learn to save an average of 50%-75% by using coupons and drastically cutting their food budgets by bargain shopping. Learn how to find, organize and use coupons. This class is designed to make using coupons easy and fun. Class includes course handout, freebies, door prizes, and lots of fun. This workshop will change the way you shop and teach you to save more money than you ever imagined.

See more on this story at https://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1811-couponing-randleman.html.

Tobacco Trust Fund Commission Grant to Fund Occupational Training at RCC

Randolph Community College has received a $15,000 grant from the Tobacco Trust Fund Commission, according to Wanda Beck, director of workforce development. The grant will fund Project Skill-Up scholarships for a workforce development initiative with two core components: 1) providing access to short-term training programs aligned with in-demand credentials supporting local workforce need; 2) developing educational opportunities for individuals interested in diversifying utilization of agriculture resources and enterprises.

RCC is targeting the following occupational pathways for scholarship opportunities: welding, health, building trades, and agriculture. To apply, call RCC’s Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division at 336-633-0268.

Randolph Community College "Introduction to QuickBooks" Course Set to Begin Sept. 11

Randolph Community College Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division will offer a “QuickBooks, Introduction” course beginning Tuesday, Sept. 11.

In this course (#66786), students will learn how to do accounting for their businesses using this popular accounting software. Topics will include using special journals and subsidiary ledgers and generating professional financial statements.

The course will meet from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 11 through Oct. 18, on the Asheboro Campus. The cost is $70. For more information or to register, call 336-633-0268.