Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Celebrates Class of 2020
SALISBURY, N.C. – More than 650 graduates will receive associate degrees, diplomas and certifications at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College this spring, a demonstration of the resilience and perseverance of the Class of 2020, despite the challenges from COVID-19....
Aspiring Nurse Takes the First Step by Earning High School Equivalency (GED) Through Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
SALISBURY, N.C. – When Amber DeVane started a new journey at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, it had been 12 years since she had been in a classroom – the entire length of time it normally takes to go from kindergarten through high school. But DeVane didn’t have her...
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College R3 Center Services Assists the Community During COVID-19 Crisis
SALISBURY, N.C. – During a stressful time when COVID-19 coronavirus restrictions have resulted in job losses for many local workers, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College’s R3 (ReFocus, ReTrain, ReEmploy) career services are available online or by phone to assist people...
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Donates Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to Local Hospitals
SALISBURY, N.C. – Rowan-Cabarrus Community College recently donated medical masks, gloves and other personal protective equipment from its health-related programs to local hospitals to help with shortages of supplies amid the coronavirus pandemic. “The need is urgent...
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Offers Tips for Students Transitioning to Online Students
SALISBURY, N.C. – Rowan-Cabarrus Community College has offered courses online since 2000, and as other educational entities have transitioned to virtual classes in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, the College is meeting the challenge of transitioning the...
Small Businesses Can Get COVID-19 Advice Through Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Small Business Center Webinar
SALISBURY, N.C. – To assist small businesses suffering due to COVID-19 coronavirus restrictions, the Rowan-Cabarrus Small Business Center is joining other centers across the state to offer a special webinar providing helpful strategies and ideas. The webinar is...
Rowan-Cabarrus Welding Program Receives National Recognition, Continues to Grow
SALISBURY, N.C. – The Rowan-Cabarrus Community College welding program produced the first graduating class when the institution opened in 1963. Since then, both the program and the College itself have been committed to changing with the times to meet the needs of the...
Childhood Fascination with TV Show Leads to Rowan-Cabarrus Student’s College and Career Path
SALISBURY, N.C. – Anyone who was a preteen or teen in the 2000s probably can relate to Fausto German’s love of the Nickelodeon show, “iCarly.” But not every fan used the show as a stepping stone to a career-building hobby. As German watched the fictional story of...
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Board Appoints Two New Leaders
SALISBURY, N.C. – The Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Board of Trustees recently appointed two chief officers to the College’s executive leadership team. Nekita Eubanks has been appointed as the Chief Officer of Human Resources, and Sarah Walker was appointed as the...
Former Criminal Offenders Can Bring New Talent to Businesses Willing to Expand Hiring Practices
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – With almost one in four American adults having been arrested or prosecuted for a criminal offense, the pool of job applicants with a criminal history is large and continuing to grow. In searching for qualified employees, many companies face...