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If you’re looking to make a valuable contribution toward your future, consider “You + Effort = Success” (Y.E.S.).

The mission of Y.E.S (You + Effort = Success) Initiative is to provide our students with opportunities to acquire academic skills, proper moral-values, and develop relationships that promote positive change in each individual life. We are a male mentoring initiative at FTCC, helping retain male students by enhancing their academic skills, supporting their educational and professional objectives th

04/24/2024

The Y.E.S. Initiative has been making successful moves over this Semester. Take a scroll and look at the progress we have made Fayetteville Technical Community College FTCC Student Activities & SGA

The Men of The Y.E.S. Initiative is assisting at the Women's Symposium on March 20, 2024

04/24/2024

The Y.E.S. Initiative has been making successful moves over this Semester. Take a scroll and look at the progress we have made Fayetteville Technical Community College FTCC Student Activities & SGA

The Y.E.S. Initiative having lunch in the Culinary Dining Hall. Thank you Dr. Washington for providing awesome opportunities for Y.E.S.

04/24/2024

The Y.E.S. Initiative has been making successful moves over the course of this Semester. Take a scroll ... and look at the progress we have made Fayetteville Technical Community CollegeFTCC Student Activities & SGA

The Y.E.S. Initiative volunteered at the Family Wellness Expo with The Links, Inc. It was a wonderful experience to assist the great Fayetteville, NC Chapter of The Links, Inc on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at FTCC's Tony Rand Student Center

Photos from YES Initiative's post 03/15/2024

YES on College Tour at UNC Pembroke - Tuesday, March 12, 2024

03/15/2024

SHE SPEAKS, SHE LEADS, SHE EMPOWERS...

Attend the 2024 Women's Symposium - Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in HTC Room 111 from 12 noon to 2 pm. Enjoy the Poetry Slam Contest (sign up by Monday, March 18th - see flyer below); keynote address, and student Resource Expo. FREE pizza lunch for students who attend. For more information, contact Richard McDonald at 910-486-3940 or [email protected]

03/13/2024

Students are encouraged to attend the 2024 Women’s Symposium on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in HTC Room 111 from 12 noon to 2 pm. The theme for this year is He Leads…She Leads TOO! The event will feature a Poetry Slam Contest (students are welcome to sign up to participate for the opportunity to win prizes), a keynote address from Madison Noisette of MadNoiseInc - Content Creator and Photographer - featured on REVOLT TV, and a Student Resource Expo. A Pizza Lunch will be provided for students who attend. This is a free event. For more information, please contact Richard McDonald at [email protected] or 910-486-3940.

02/07/2024

You Don't Want To Miss this Awesome Workshop!!! Meet in the SLC tomorrow...

02/05/2024

Save the Date and Visit us at the Candy/Gram Table...Wednesday, February 14, 2024 Tony Rand Student Center... Fayetteville Technical Community College FTCC Student Activities & SGA

02/05/2024

It’s time for this week’s WORD FOR THE WEEK… FTCC Student Activities & SGA

Word for the Week: RUMINATE
Definition: 1. To think deeply about something 2. To think carefully and for a long period about something
Designated Y.E.S. Staff for February 5 – February 9, 2024: Richard McDonald, [email protected]; 910-486-3940; GCB Room 216

Instructions: Communicate your use of the WORD FOR THE WEEK with the Y.E.S. Designated Word for the Week Captain (below) up to 7 times per day throughout the week (use the word in an email, by phone call or text, or in person). Find yourself using the WORD FOR THE WEEK with an FTCC Faculty/Staff/FTCC Buddy. No problem at all! Simply request for the FTCC Faculty/Staff/Buddy to email your name to the Designated Word for the Week captain. Either way, your name will be placed in the Word of the Week Collection Box each time you use it (up to 7 times a day/per week). At the end of the semester, a drawing will take place for special prizes. The more you use the Word of the Week – the greater your chances of winning at the end.

Photos from YES Initiative's post 02/05/2024

Y.E.S. had a great night at the production "In the Blood" at the Gilbert Theater on Friday, February 2, 2024. It was great to have Dr. Sorrells, Dr. Washington, Dr. McCray, Dr. Sonny Kelly, Catherine Cotton-Aarons, Monique Parker, and Shanna Bell attend this play with us! Fayetteville Technical Community CollegeFTCC Student Activities & SGA

01/22/2024

All are welcome to join the Y.E.S. Initiative for our Vision Board Party! Not only will we understand the importance of vision casting but there will be an opportunity to create your personal vision board. Meet us in the General Classroom Building Room 108, Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at 1pm Fayetteville Technical Community College FTCC Student Activities & SGA . Registration is encouraged ([email protected])

01/22/2024

It’s time for this week’s WORD FOR THE WEEK Fayetteville Technical Community College FTCC Student Activities & SGA

Word for the Week: DEFERENCE
Definition: 1. Respect and Politeness 2. Respect shown for another person especially because of that person’s experience, knowledge, or age.
Designated Y.E.S. Staff for January 22 – January 26, 2004: Richard McDonald, [email protected]; 910-486-3940; GCB Room 216

Instructions: Communicate your use of the WORD FOR THE WEEK with the Y.E.S. Designated Word for the Week Captain (below) up to 7 times per day throughout the week (use the word in an email, by phone call or text, or in person). Find yourself using the WORD FOR THE WEEK with an FTCC Faculty/Staff/FTCC Buddy. No problem at all! Simply request for the FTCC Faculty/Staff/Buddy to email your name to the Designated Word for the Week captain. Either way, your name will be placed in the Word of the Week Collection Box each time you use it (up to 7 times a day/per week). At the end of the Fall semester, a drawing will take place for special prizes. The more you use the Word of the Week – the greater your chances of winning at the end.

11/29/2023

Make plans to join the Y.E.S. Initiative for the Final Exam Survivor Games event, Wednesday, December 6, 2023 from 11 am to 1 pm. Experience the excitement (and break from the demands of the end of the semester) with fun games, a FREE pizza lunch, and attend the Academic Support Resource Fair. All students are welcome!!!! Fayetteville Technical Community College FTCC Student Activities & SGA

RSVP with Richard McDonald at [email protected]

11/29/2023

It’s time for this week’s WORD FOR THE WEEK…

Word for the Week: Erudite
Definition: having or showing knowledge that is gained by studying (as defined by Merriam-Webster Dictionary online)
Designated Y.E.S. Staff for November 27 – December 1, 2023: Richard McDonald, [email protected]; 910-486-3940; GCB Room 216

Instructions: Communicate your use of the WORD FOR THE WEEK with the Y.E.S. Designated Word for the Week Captain (below) up to 7 times per day throughout the week (use the word in an email, by phone call or text, or in person). Find yourself using the WORD FOR THE WEEK with an FTCC Faculty/Staff/FTCC Buddy. No problem at all! Simply request for the FTCC Faculty/Staff/Buddy to email your name to the Designated Word for the Week captain. Either way, your name will be placed in the Word of the Week Collection Box each time you use it (up to 7 times a day/per week). At the end of the Fall semester, a drawing will take place for special prizes. The more you use the Word of the Week – the greater your chances of winning at the end.

11/20/2023

It’s time for this week’s WORD FOR THE WEEK! FTCC Student Activities & SGA Fayetteville Technical Community College

Word for the Week: Debacle

Definition: a complete failure, especially because of bad planning and organization (as defined by The Cambridge Dictionary online)

Designated Y.E.S. Staff for November 20 – November 24, 2023: Richard McDonald, [email protected]; 910-486-3940; GCB Room 216

Instructions: Communicate your use of the WORD FOR THE WEEK with the Y.E.S. Designated Word for the Week Captain (below) up to 7 times per day throughout the week (use the word in an email, by phone call or text, or in person). Find yourself using the WORD FOR THE WEEK with an FTCC Faculty/Staff/FTCC Buddy. No problem at all! Simply request for the FTCC Faculty/Staff/Buddy to email your name to the Designated Word for the Week captain. Either way, your name will be placed in the Word of the Week Collection Box each time you use it (up to 7 times a day/per week). At the end of the Fall semester, a drawing will take place for special prizes. The more you use the Word of the Week – the greater your chances of winning at the end.

11/13/2023

This week’s WORD FOR THE WEEK! FTCC Student Activities & SGA Fayetteville Technical Community College

Word for the Week: Halcyon (adjective)
Definition: Characterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity; calm, peaceful; affluent, prosperous (as defined by Merriam-Webster Dictionary online)
Designated Y.E.S. Staff for November 13 – November 17, 2023: Richard McDonald, [email protected]; 910-486-3940; GCB Room 216

Instructions: Communicate your use of the WORD FOR THE WEEK with the Y.E.S. Designated Word for the Week Captain (below) up to 7 times per day throughout the week (use the word in an email, by phone call or text, or in person). Find yourself using the WORD FOR THE WEEK with an FTCC Faculty/Staff/FTCC Buddy. No problem at all! Simply request for the FTCC Faculty/Staff/Buddy to email your name to the Designated Word for the Week captain. Either way, your name will be placed in the Word of the Week Collection Box each time you use it (up to 7 times a day/per week). At the end of the Fall semester, a drawing will take place for special prizes. The more you use the Word of the Week – the greater your chances of winning at the end.

11/06/2023

It’s time for this week’s WORD FOR THE WEEK! FTCC Student Activities & SGA Fayetteville Technical Community College

Word for the Week: PARAGON
Definition: A model of excellence or perfection (as defined by Merriam-Webster Dictionary online); Someone or something that is the very best.
Designated Y.E.S. Staff for November 6 – November 10, 2023: Richard McDonald, [email protected]; 910-486-3940; GCB Room 216

Instructions: Communicate your use of the WORD FOR THE WEEK with the Y.E.S. Designated Word for the Week Captain (below) up to 7 times per day throughout the week (use the word in an email, by phone call or text, or in person). Find yourself using the WORD FOR THE WEEK with an FTCC Faculty/Staff/FTCC Buddy. No problem at all! Simply request for the FTCC Faculty/Staff/Buddy to email your name to the Designated Word for the Week captain. Either way, your name will be placed in the Word of the Week Collection Box each time you use it (up to 7 times a day/per week). At the end of the Fall semester, a drawing will take place for special prizes. The more you use the Word of the Week – the greater your chances of winning at the end.

Photos from YES Initiative's post 10/30/2023

The 2023 Dream in Color Male Summit was an absolute SUCCESS! A small circle of Minority Male Success Initiative Programs from Beaufort County Community College, Southeastern Community College, and FTCC joined together to network and engage in enriching, informational workshops. Stay tuned for more Day of Empowerment offerings!

10/30/2023

FTCC Student Activities & SGAFayetteville Technical Community College It’s time for this week’s WORD FOR THE WEEK! (See below at end)

Instructions: Communicate your use of the WORD FOR THE WEEK with the Y.E.S. Designated Word for the Week Captain (below) up to 7 times per day throughout the week (use the word in an email, by phone call or text, or in person). Find yourself using the WORD FOR THE WEEK with an FTCC Faculty/Staff/FTCC Buddy. No problem at all! Simply request for the FTCC Faculty/Staff/Buddy to email your name to the Designated Word for the Week captain. Either way, your name will be placed in the Word of the Week Collection Box each time you use it (up to 7 times a day/per week). At the end of the Fall semester, a drawing will take place for special prizes. The more you use the Word of the Week – the greater your chances of winning at the end.

Word for the Week: ASTUTE
Definition: An ability to notice and understand things clearly; mentally sharp or clever (as defined by Merriam-Webster Dictionary online)
Designated Y.E.S. Staff for October 30 – November 3, 2023: Richard McDonald, [email protected]; 910-486-3940; GCB Room 216

10/23/2023

It’s time for this week’s WORD FOR THE WEEK Fayetteville Technical Community College FTCC Student Activities & SGA

Word for the Week: EXTRAPOLATE
Definition: To guess or think about what might happen using information that is already known; to predict or estimate something based on known information.
Designated Y.E.S. Staff for October 23 - 27, 2023: Richard McDonald, [email protected]; 910-486-3940; GCB Room 216

Instructions: Communicate your use of the WORD FOR THE WEEK with the Y.E.S. Designated Word for the Week Captain (below) up to 7 times per day throughout the week (use the word in an email, by phone call or text, or in person). Find yourself using the WORD FOR THE WEEK with an FTCC Faculty/Staff/FTCC Buddy. No problem at all! Simply request for the FTCC Faculty/Staff/Buddy to email your name to the Designated Word for the Week captain. Either way, your name will be placed in the Word of the Week Collection Box each time you use it (up to 7 times a day/per week). At the end of the Fall semester, a drawing will take place for special prizes. The more you use the Word of the Week – the greater your chances of winning at the end.

10/16/2023

Join the Y.E.S. Initiative for the 2023 Dream in Color Male Summit, on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, in the General Classroom Building, Room 108, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. FTCC's Y.E.S. Initiative will serve as host to students from Beaufort County Community College and Southeastern Community College for this Male Empowerment Day. Experience informative and engaging workshops (topics such as Rules of Engagement, Mental Health, Vision Casting, Financial Literacy, and more): opportunities to network with other NC students, and lunch. This event is free. Interested in attending, email Richard McDonald at [email protected]. FTCC Student Activities & SGA Fayetteville Technical Community College

10/16/2023

It’s time for this week’s WORD FOR THE WEEK Fayetteville Technical Community College FTCC Student Activities & SGA

Word for the Week: DECORUM
Definition: Behavior that is well-mannered. Behavior that is socially correct, calm, and polite.
Designated Y.E.S. Staff for October 16-20, 2023: Richard McDonald, [email protected]; 910-486-3940; GCB Room 216

Instructions: Communicate your use of the WORD FOR THE WEEK with the Y.E.S. Designated Word for the Week Captain (below) up to 7 times per day throughout the week (use the word in an email, by phone call or text, or in person). Find yourself using the WORD FOR THE WEEK with an FTCC Faculty/Staff/FTCC Buddy. No problem at all! Simply request for the FTCC Faculty/Staff/Buddy to email your name to the Designated Word for the Week captain. Either way, your name will be placed in the Word of the Week Collection Box each time you use it (up to 7 times a day/per week). At the end of the Fall semester, a drawing will take place for special prizes. The more you use the Word of the Week – the greater your chances of winning at the end. (You are welcome to email the Designated Word For the Week Captain your use of the Word for the Week during Fall Break)

Photos from YES Initiative's post 10/12/2023

Y.E.S. at "Pizza with the President" - Monday, October 9, 2023

10/09/2023

It’s time for this week’s WORD FOR THE WEEK Fayetteville Technical Community College FTCC Student Activities & SGA

Instructions: Communicate your use of the WORD FOR THE WEEK with the Y.E.S. Designated Word for the Week Captain (below) up to 7 times per day throughout the week (use the word in an email, by phone call or text, or in person). Find yourself using the WORD FOR THE WEEK with an FTCC Faculty/Staff/FTCC Buddy. No problem at all, simply request for the FTCC Faculty/Staff/Buddy to email your name to the Designated Word for the Week captain. Either way, your name will be placed in the Word of the Week Collection Box each time you use it (up to 7 times a day/per week). At the end of the Fall semester, a drawing will take place for special prizes. The more you use the Word of the Week – the greater your chances of winning at the end.

Word for the Week: DIGRESS
Definition: To move away from the subject you are talking or writing about and to talk or write about something different for a while. To turn aside, especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument.
Designated Y.E.S. Staff for October 9 – 13, 2023: Richard McDonald, [email protected]; 910-486-3940; GCB Room 216

10/09/2023

It's time for the WORD FOR THE WEEK:

DIGRESS

10/03/2023

Join us tomorrow at 1pm in the General Classroom Building, Room 108 for our next Fall Workshop - "Surviving the Struggle: Learning How to Maintain during Challenging Times." All are Welcome Fayetteville Technical Community College FTCC Student Activities & SGA

09/28/2023

Y.E.S. Initiative supports FTCC Athletics Department - Athletes Dressed for Success - Wednesday, September 27, 2023 Fayetteville Technical Community College FTCC Student Activities & SGA

Photos from YES Initiative's post 09/28/2023

Our first "Dress for Success" Day was observed on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Be on the lookout for our next "Dress for Success" Day on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. Y.E.S. Students - In Pursuit of Greatness." FTCC Student Activities & SGA Fayetteville Technical Community College

09/22/2023

The Y.E.S. Initiative Workshop Circuit continues ... join us Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. in the General Classroom Building Room 108 as we talk about "Surviving the Struggle: Learning How to Maintain during Challenging Time." This workshop is designed to equip you with the tools to overcome any struggle in life. All are welcome! Fayetteville Technical Community College FTCC Student Activities & SGA

09/12/2023

Fayetteville Technical Community CollegeFTCC Student Activities & SGA All are invited to join Y.E.S. Wednesday, September 13, 2023 for our first workshop of the year - Mastering Academic Skills for Great Success at 1pm in GCB Room 108.

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