Cape Fear Community College

Our nursing students were at Vigilant Hope this morning, making a meaningful impact in our community! 🤍

Student spotlight time!💡Mae Owens just started her first semester in our Veterinary Medical Technology program! Originally from California, she relocated to the area because her husband is stationed at Camp Lejeune with the United States Marine Corps.

After learning about the program, Mae attended the open house with her young son and was immediately impressed. As she juggles her studies and motherhood, Mae is excited about the opportunities her degree will bring. She appreciates the career flexibility in this field, which will allow her to keep pursuing her passion even as her husband’s assignments change.

Read her full Q&A below.
https://cfcc.edu/student-spotlight-mae-owens/

Let's give a round of applause to our Student Recruiter & Enrollment Specialist, Mason Mullins, for being named CFCC's September Employee of the Month! 👏

"Mason is a phenomenal employee! He always displays a positive attitude and goes above and beyond to assist our students. Mason does a great job with leading CFCC recruitment efforts to include roadshows and other community events. He's also the assistant men's basketball coach and does a great with connecting with and inspiring his players. Mason is deserves to be recognized as CFCC Employee of the Month!"

Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition, and keep up the fantastic work!😁👍

This is big news! We are so excited to launch this new Career Pilot program. Find out more about the program and the instructor! 👇

CFCC launches training program for pilots | WilmingtonBiz Cape Fear Community College is launching a new Career Pilot Program designed to meet a growing demand for pilots and other professionals in the aviation industry. The program aims to provide students with the foundational knowledge and skills needed to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. The firs...

🌟CFCC's Nixon Leaders Center and Veterans Center Open House was a success!🤩 Our students gained valuable information from the Jacksonville Vet Center, Bank of America, Project SOAR, paws4people, and others.🙌

👉Missed this event? Be sure to add the "Upcoming Events" calendar by going to your my.cfcc.edu and click on "Upcoming Events."

We’re thrilled to celebrate our outstanding team members, Maria Rodriguez and Donterio Perkins, who were honored at the 2024 New Hanover County Equity Awards! Maria has played a crucial role in creating programs that offer essential language support services to non-English-speaking residents. Through his work in the Nixon Leaders Center, Donterio has created initiatives that support underrepresented students.

Congratulations to both for their remarkable contributions!

https://cfcc.edu/two-cfcc-employees-recognized-at-2024-new-hanover-county-equity-awards/

We have great news for our students! Applications for the Child Care Grant are now available! If you're balancing your studies with childcare responsibilities, this grant could provide valuable assistance in managing those expenses.

Apply as soon as possible and spread the word!
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Congratulations to our most recent Wastewater Treatment Operator class! There's still time to join the next class starting September 10 at our Burgaw Center.

If you want to gain essential wastewater treatment knowledge and prepare for the NC Biological Grade I and II* North Carolina Water Pollution Control System Operator's Certification Commission Exam, this course is for you.

Register for the course 👉 https://pulse.ly/q2rdmgeu0y

Big news! We're excited to announce our new partnership with the Southeastern Line Constructors Apprenticeship & Training (SELCAT) program. This partnership will provide CFCC's Electrical Lineworker program graduates with a direct pathway into SELCAT's prestigious apprenticeship program.

We're the only community college in North Carolina to have established this partnership with SELCAT, joining an exclusive group of eight other community colleges within SELCAT's nine-state service area.

Learn more. 👉 https://pulse.ly/mklx3i7xbf

We are excited to welcome Dr. Holly Walters as the new chair of our science department! Dr. Walters brings a wealth of experience and a passion for science education.

In this Q&A, Dr. Walters shares her journey to CFCC, her academic and professional experiences, and the influences that shaped her career in the sciences.

Read Dr. Walters full Q&A. 👉 https://pulse.ly/gem3vgq1rk

We are so excited to introduce a new Career Pilot program to help meet the growing need for commercial pilots. With 16,800 job openings expected each year, it's a great time to consider this path. ✈️

Join us for an information session on Thursday, September 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., in room 387 in Union Station (502 N. Front Street).

CFCC launches Career Pilot program to address workforce challenges in aviation industry | Cape Fear Community College Wilmington, NC – Cape Fear Community (CFCC) is proud to announce a new Career Pilot Program designed to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in the aviation industry. This program aims to provide students with the foundational knowledge and skills needed to pursue a career as a commer...

CFCC is offering an English as a Second Language (ESL) course for adults this fall in Castle Hayne. The no-cost course is open to anyone over 18 who wants to improve their English proficiency.

📅 Oct. 21 - Dec. 11
📍 CFCC's North Campus, 4500 Blue Clay Road
⏰ Monday to Thursday, 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

CFCC to offer English as a Second Language course in Castle Hayne this fall | Cape Fear Community College Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) is offering an English as a Second Language (ESL) course for adults this fall in Castle Hayne. This course is designed to help non-native English speakers improve their language skills, enabling them to better integrate into the community and enhance their employme...

Happy International Dog Day! 🐾 Today, we're excited to give a special shoutout to April Lehmann, our Veterinary Medical Technology Program Director, who has been recognized as a member of the inaugural class of the Association of Veterinary Technician Educators (AVTE) Fellow.

This honor is awarded to exceptional veterinary technician educators who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership, innovation, and mentorship. Congratulations, April!

Learn more 👉 https://pulse.ly/dtscnkrhv9

From exploring historic sites and museums to touring universities and experiencing the culture of the nation's capital this summer, we want to wish our Upward Bound students a great first week of high school classes!

Learn more about CFCC's Upward Bound.
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Time for another student spotlight! Ivan Ramirez is originally from Naples, Florida, but spent half his life in Mexico. He graduated from New Hanover High School and is now studying business administration at CFCC. Ivan plays an active role on campus as the Student Government Association’s vice president and student ambassador.

After completing his studies at CFCC, Ivan plans to transfer to a four-year university to major in business administration with a concentration in finance. His career goals include working in the tech or finance sectors before eventually attending law school.

To learn more about Ivan’s time at CFCC, check out his full Q&A below.
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Shoutout to all the super cool Sea Devils who came to the street fair today!💙 You all gained 1000+ aura points😎

Ice Cream + Puppies = Happiness🍦🐶😁

Today's Nixon Leaders Center Ice Cream Social with Nye's Cream Sandwiches was a delicious hit at the Downtown Campus!🥳 Over at the North Campus, we had Kona Ice and paws4people for Wellness Wednesday!🤩

📅Mark your calendars for tomorrow's Sea Devil Social from 11am-1pm beside the Schwartz Center at the Downtown Campus!

We're proud to recognize 21 student-athletes honored by the NJCAA for outstanding academic performance in 2023-2024! This prestigious accolade goes to those with a GPA of 3.60 or higher.

List of these student-athletes 👉 https://pulse.ly/usvjugbojg

CFCC is offering a free English as a Second Language (ESL) course at Cape Fear Middle School (1866 NC-133, Rocky Point, NC). The ESL course will run from August 27 to November 21 on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

This course is open to all adults age 18 or older and designed to help non-native English speakers improve their language skills, enabling them to better integrate into the community and enhance their employment opportunities.

Learn more 👉 https://pulse.ly/ykz8ykbupm

Welcome Week is just getting started!🥳 Missed Taco Tuesday today?🌮 Don't worry, we still have Wellness Wednesday😌 and the big Sea Devil Social🎪 on Thursday! Be sure to check out the Student Activities Calendar to stay up to date on cool events happening on campus!📅 Go to your myCFCC home page, and click 'Upcoming Events.'

Our alumni constantly make us proud!🤩 The Pender County Board of Commissioners recognized recent CFCC graduates Jami Flowers and Cadence Brewer, a mother and daughter, at their meeting last night for their incredible achievements.🎓 Thank you, Pender County Commissioners!🙌

First day back!

‘Twas the day before FDOC…are you ready Sea Devils?

We are thrilled to welcome Paul Markert as the new Program Director for the Simulation and Game Development program at CFCC. With a rich background in media design and a passion for game development, Paul is set to lead our program into an exciting future. 🎮

Join our upcoming info session for the new program on Wednesday, August 21, at 2 p.m. in the L Building, room 312 (corner of Red Cross and 2nd Street).

Get to know more about Paul through our Q&A session below!
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Originally from Wilmington, NC, Marquita Martin has always had a strong connection to her community. Her journey into nursing was fueled by a desire to challenge racial barriers and make a significant impact on the lives of those around her. Since her recent graduation from CFCC, Marquita has reflected on her experiences, challenges, and future aspirations.

Marquita Martin Q+A 👉 https://pulse.ly/s6leu1vrte

New Student Orientations✅ We are so excited about our new Sea Devils and can't wait to see what the year brings!🤩

CFCC is hosting an information session for students interested in the new Simulation and Game Development program on Wednesday, August 21, at 2:00 p.m. in the L Building, room 312 (corner of Red Cross and 2nd Street).

Learn more 👉 https://pulse.ly/ybu34m2odm

Our Pre-K graduates at our Child Development Center are ready to take on kindergarten! 🌟🚀

Get your kids ready for the new school year with a fresh haircut from CFCC's Barber School! They are offering complimentary haircuts for kids aged 5-17 on August 17 and 24 between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

📍 108 Walnut Street

More information 👉 https://pulse.ly/nuo1pgserp

Soaking up the last bit of summer 🍉