Edgecombe Community College SkillsUSA competitors brought home a silver medal and two bronze medals from the National Leadership and Skills Conference held June 24-28 in Atlanta, Georgia. The SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference is the world’s largest showcase of skilled trades. More than 6,000 state champions from across the United States competed head-to-head in 115 skilled and leadership competitions.

Lessons learned at ECC and Edgecombe Early College High School are helping two exceptional student leaders pursue a glowing future on a foundation built at home in Edgecombe County. Krystal Christopher and Oscar Lin, recent graduates of ECC and EECHS, will head to universities soon. Christopher will attend UNC-Chapel Hill on a prestigious Morehead-Cain scholarship, and Lin will attend Yale University.

The Academic Success Center at ECC is offering extended hours through August 8 to better serve you. Whether you're a new or returning student, we're here to help with a variety of essential services including FAFSA completion. Join us this summer and let us help you succeed! Extended hours are Monday/Wednesday, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Tuesday/Thursday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

Gain a practical, relevant education – one that trains you for real, local jobs. Advising is July 15-18. Priority Registration is July 22-Aug 1. Classes begin August 15. Contact successcenter@edgecombe.edu.