News from Nash Community College

Friday, February 9, 2018

NCC Celebrates Career & Technical Education

Nash Community College celebrated SkillsUSA Week this week by promoting programs and hosting activities to promote awareness of the organization and members. NCC President Dr. Bill Carver visited with students during SkillsUSA Member Outreach Day held at Midway Cafe Monday, February 5, 2018.

Nash Community College's SkillsUSA chapter was chartered during the Spring 2017 Semester signifying the partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to promote a highly skilled workforce. SkillsUSA helps each student excel by providing educational programs, leadership opportunities, events and competitions that support career and technical education (CTE). Students enrolled in Welding, Industrial Systems Technology, Cosmetology, Medical Assisting, Computer-Integrated Machining, Culinary Arts, and Criminal Justice programs are invited to be part of Nash Community College's chapter.

Other SkillsUSA Week activities included professional development for faculty integrating the SkillsUSA framework in the classroom, Advisor Appreciation Day, SkillsUSA Advocacy Day, a Scavenger Hunt and a "Support SkillsUSA" Day.

Involvement in these activities brings positive recognition and underscores the emphasis of helping prepare America's high performance workers in public career and technical programs.

Solorzano Receives 2017 NCC Ambassador Award


	NCC President, Dr. Bill Carver (right) awards Aida Solorzano the 2017 Ambassador Award.

Each year, the Nash Community College Ambassador Award is given to a full-time employee or group of employees who provide outstanding representation of the College in the community. The 2017 recipient is Aida Solorzano, NCC English as a Second Language (ESL) Coordinator and Spanish Instructor.

Since joining the staff in 2005, Solorzano has made a significant mark on the campus and in the community as an advocate for the College's ESL program serving adults with limited and non-English proficiency. She is known for her work to establish collaborative agency partnerships. Solorzano is passionate about providing students from diverse backgrounds the opportunity for a developmental education and communicative skills by addressing their multicultural and multilingual learning needs.

Aida Solorzano earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from the University of Costa Rica. In her role, she is responsible for the overall planning, development, implementation, promotion, and evaluation of the ESL and foreign language courses. Her contributions guide the program in promoting the development of basic skills in listening, speaking, writing, reading and comprehending the English language, as well as strategies for successful assimilation. Most recently, she spearheaded a community initiative to raise funds to assist under-served residents in a remote village in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria.

Solorzano's experience has helped the College expand ESL offerings, assess community needs, and address opportunities to serve the growing local multicultural community.

NCC Hosts Counselors at Annual Breakfast

President Dr. Bill Carver welcomed area school counselors to the annual Counselors' Breakfast held Wednesday, February 7 during National School Counseling Week. The week, sponsored by the National School Counselor Association, focuses attention on the contributions of school counselors within school systems.

Nash Community College's Counselors' Breakfast provides an annual opportunity for college officials to share updates with school staff and to thank counselors for the role they play in helping students plan for a successful future.

Upcoming Events

Fri Feb 9, 2018

2pm - 3:30pm
Intramural Basketball Game

NCC Continuing Education & Public Services Building Multipurpose Room

Mon Feb 12, 2018

9am - 6pm Free Tax Prep Services; Building A, Room 2209

Thu Feb 15, 2018

9am - 6pm Free Tax Prep Services; Building A, Room 2209

Thu Feb 15, 2018
3pm - 4:30pm
Intramural Basketball Game
Continuing Education and Public Services Building Multipurpose Room

Mon Feb 19, 2018
9am - 6pm Free Tax Prep Services; Building A, Room 2209

Thu Feb 22, 2018
9am - 6pm Free Tax Prep Services; Building A, Room 2209

Fri Feb 23, 2018
2pm - 3:30pm Intramural Tennis
Continuing Education and Multipurpose Room

Mon Feb 26, 2018
9am - 6pm Free Tax Prep Services; Building A, Room 2209

Tue Feb 27, 2018
5:30pm - 7:30pm Ninth Annual Career & Technical Education Open House; NCC Business and Industry Center

Dates and times are subject to change. View Full Calendar

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