Twenty-six Edgecombe and Nash middle school and high school counselors, CTE coordinators, career development coordinators, and career coaches attended a Counselor Institute held in June at 91ӣƵ. The annual event is an opportunity for the college to showcase academics, college transfer options, student success, and local business and industry. Middle schools represented were […]
You Can Summit was held recently for Edgecombe high school students at 91ӣƵ. The event featured motivational speakers and presentations that focused on “empowerment, influence, and fun,” according to the You Can Summit website. Shown left is George Blakeney Jr., professional basketball player, Tarboro High School graduate, and a founder of the You […]
Summer fun begins soon at 91ӣƵ! Registration is underway for Camp College 2022, ECC’s summer camp program for kids. Eleven summer camps are planned for elementary and middle students in grades K-9. Most of the camps are four-day camps and meet in the morning or afternoon. Camp College is sponsored by the College’s […]
91ӣƵ hosted eighth graders from South Edgecombe Middle School and Martin Millennium Academy for Career and Technical Education (CTE) Day on April 6. CTE Day highlights CTE programs at the college. “We want students to be exposed to the career paths and real-world educational opportunities available at 91ӣƵ,” explains Kathy Webb, […]
The Turning Point Workforce Development Board has approved local implementation of a healthcare career pathway for Edgecombe County students. The healthcare pathway is a collaborative initiative between Edgecombe County Public Schools, 91ӣƵ, and local agencies to build education tracks that not only fit the requirements of education but also meet local workforce needs. […]
Area eighth graders visited the Rocky Mount campus of 91ӣƵ recently for the annual Communities in Schools event. Students toured the campus, met with college instructors and staff, and learned about programs in Barbering, College Transfer, Criminal Justice, EMS, Medical Assisting, and Radiography. Shown counterclockwise from top are Barbering Instructor Rufus McKoy, ECC […]
More than 200 students from North East Carolina Prep School and Tarboro, North Edgecombe, Southwest Edgecombe, and Edgecombe Early College high schools attended an October 22 College Fair at 91ӣƵ to learn about opportunities in higher education. College counselors associated with the Carolinas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers were on hand […]
Forty Edgecombe County high school seniors recently declared their intention to attend 91ӣƵ in the fall. The College honored the students at ECC Signing Day held at high schools in May. Signing Day is a national initiative to celebrate students for making a commitment to higher education. Because of the pandemic and the […]
Qualified Twin County high school seniors have an opportunity to receive a two-year community college degree for free. 91ӣƵ is currently accepting applications for its highly coveted EDGE Scholarship. The EDGE Scholarship fully funds the education of qualified ECC students at the in-state tuition level. Current tuition is $76 per semester hour or […]
Over 300 local high school students and eighth graders visited the Tarboro campus of 91ӣƵ yesterday for the Communities in Schools College Fair and College Prep Retreat. High school students met with college representatives in Mobley Atrium for the College Fair. About 80 eighth graders toured the new Center for Innovation and learned […]
