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It's an incredible time to be a student, employee, or friend of Blue Ridge Community College! Right now, thousands of WNC students are pursuing their professional dreams on our three campuses in Henderson and Transylvania Counties.

This May, we'll be graduating the largest class in our College's history. We're also preparing for another engaging summer full of hands-on summer camps for high school students. As university students return to the area this summer, we're ready to help them catch up or get ahead on their studies at a fraction of the cost through transferable summer courses.

Furthermore, we're adding numerous timely new programs in the coming year that are critical to the success of our region and state. These include artificial intelligence, civil and environmental engineering, medical office administration, entrepreneurship, licensed practical nurse (LPN), respiratory therapy, and an elementary education residency. We've also expanded the number of seats of our popular nursing program to serve even more students each year.

You can learn more about our College's ongoing workforce efforts in my latest article published by EdNC, "Intentional Alignment to Meet Local Workforce Training Needs," as well as our new 2021-22 Annual Report.

Every win for Blue Ridge is a win for our whole community as we work together to strengthen the workforce and therefore improve our quality of life.

This summer, area students are invited to attend eight summer camps hosted by Blue Ridge Community College! Registration is open through May 31, and camp fees range from only $10 to $100. Our summer camps offer fun, affordable, high-quality learning opportunities for middle and high school students. Your budding car enthusiast, future welder, machinist, entrepreneur, horticulturist, hair designer, or engineer can explore and develop their skills in one-, two- or three-day camps.

Associate-degree graduates of Blue Ridge Community College can earn a bachelor’s at Wingate University for $2,500 per year or less, thanks to a new partnership between the two institutions. The Gateway Scholarship was announced today by Blue Ridge Community College President Dr. Laura Leatherwood and Wingate University President Dr. Rhett Brown. The agreement also defined clear pathways toward four-year degrees in human services, criminal justice, business, education and psychology.

Aspiring early childhood and K-12 teachers in Henderson County now have multiple learning paths to reach their goal of making a difference through the field of education. Thanks to complementary programs at Blue Ridge Community College and Henderson County Public Schools, high school students can begin their training as early as eleventh or twelfth grade. Students who continue on to two- or four-year degrees can gain a high-quality education at a fraction of the cost.

• Early Childhood Education Student Chosen as Ambassador for PBS’ UNC-TV

• Computer Integrated Machining Opens Doors to High-Tech, In-Demand Careers

• Here to Help: Counselors and Coaches Pave the Way to Success

• Blue Ridge Hosts SkillsUSA Regional Competition

• Cooper Construction Donates U.S. Flag for Public Safety Training Facility

• 2nd-Generation Holocaust Survivor F. Ari Landau Hosted by Blue Ridge Library

• Teaching to Make a Difference: Andi Craven, Human Services

• Program Aims to Boost Number of Local Health Care Workers (WLOS)

• Blue Ridge, Henderson Schools Partner to Offer Teaching Courses (WLOS)

At Blue Ridge Community College, you’ll find a meaningful full- or part-time career that makes an impact and a community where lives are transformed through the power of learning. We are currently hiring for full- and part-time positions - including adjunct instructors - at all locations in Henderson and Transylvania Counties to help prepare students for successful futures. Learn more at blueridge.edu/careers.

Health Sciences Job Fair, March 30, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Health Sciences Center

Blue Ridge Community College is hosting a job fair to assist aspiring health professionals. Those who attend will have a unique opportunity to chat with local healthcare employers, fill out applications and possibly set up an interview. Email questions to [email protected].

Public Plant Sale, April 22, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Support Blue Ridge's Horticulture Dept. at the popular annual plant that draws plant appreciators from across Western North Carolina! It will be held in our Bullington Greenhouse on Blue Ridge's Henderson County Campus.

The Lakeside Café is now open to the whole community at Blue Ridge Community College, operated by the Hendersonville Community Co-op! The café is open 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. in the Killian Building of the Henderson County Campus. Co-op staff are available to discuss catering services. Call the Lakeside Café at 828.693.0505, and then dial extension 210# during the automated message.

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