Greetings! Here's your monthly guide to what's happening at CFCC.

Fall classes begin August 21, and our top priority is to keep our campus community safe and healthy, while still providing our students with high-quality instruction and training. We want you to not only persevere, but prosper in the wake of COVID-19. Our hope is that this fall semester, you will pursue your academic and career goals at CFCC as we work together to overcome the challenges confronting us.

Our fall semester plan, Prepare, Persevere and Prosper, provides a roadmap for navigating the unprecedented challenges we will confront this fall and outlines the steps we're taking to create a safe, high-quality learning environment for our students.

Please take a moment to read more about the plan here

On Friday, Aug. 7, we hosted a drive-in commencement ceremony for our fall 2019, spring 2020, and summer 2020 graduates at the CFCC North Campus.

Out of respect for the safety of our graduates and their families and a desire to celebrate these resilient graduates, we opted to host a drive-in ceremony where graduates had the opportunity to cross the stage to receive their credentials while their guests watched and cheered/honked them on from their vehicles.

We are so happy to have celebrated our graduates in this special way. We believe this social media comment below from an attendee describes the sentiment:

Cape Fear Community College is pleased to announce that Mr. Jason McLeod has been appointed to the CFCC Board of Trustees.

McLeod is the business development manager for ECS Southeast, LLP, where he provides support and leadership to grow the business practices for the company in eastern North Carolina. Before joining ECS in 2013, McLeod spent nearly a decade in commercial real estate brokerage with Maus, Warwick, Matthews, and Company.

“As a resident of Wilmington for 28 years, I feel a great sense of pride in our community and see CFCC as a key component to providing pathways of opportunity for all people,” said McLeod. “Our region is changing rapidly. CFCC will be nimble and at the forefront providing education and training to meet the needs of existing and future businesses, infrastructure expansion, and population dynamics.”

We are looking forward to working with Mr. McLeod. His expertise and guidance will help CFCC further our commitment to train students for good jobs available locally and to provide outstanding pre-baccalaureate instruction.

Mr. McLeod has worked with area citizens from every walk of life, and his community service has enriched the lives of many. His experience in local economic development is key to CFCC's goal of helping to build a highly-qualified workforce by providing innovative educational and training opportunities.

Check out the full story here.

Invited by the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) Planning Committee for Community Service to participate in a statewide initiative to serve local communities, CFCC faculty and staff gathered at New Hanover High School Saturday, August, 1 to freshen up the well-worn NHHS Cat Walk and bring some joy to the Wildcats when they return to school. We had a great time helping out, and hope this new catwalk brings a smile to NHHS students and staff!

Let’s give a round of applause 👏 to our outstanding practical nursing graduates! We’re so proud of all you have accomplished and can’t wait to see the light you’ll continue to bring to our community! 

Congratulations to the CFCC Dental Assisting Class of 2020! Despite the pandemic, each of these students completed their clinical hours! Shoutout to the community dental offices who were consistently supportive of our students during their final semester.

CFCC celebrated the graduation of the Jail Administration course students on Friday, July 10, 2020. Nine detention administrators from the area and across the state participated in this 40-hour course.

Check out our next class offering!

CFCC celebrated 19 truck driver training graduates who successfully obtained their CDL license and CFCC truck driver training certificate! So proud of these grads!! 🚛 🙌

Grad Highlight: Arthur Morgan

While working for a non-profit in Baltimore, Maryland driving box trucks with a Class B license, Morgan decided to utilize the additional time during the pandemic to pursue his Class A CDL and a truck driver training certificate from CFCC. Motivated by the trade’s perpetual job opportunities and flexibility and the program’s reputation and affordability, Morgan was confident in his investment and through the program’s evening class was able to manage a day job and class in the evening. For just under $500 and less than ten weeks time, Morgan was able to successfully learn how to maneuver a 53-ft tractor-trailer and obtain his Class A CDL. “The first week, you’re like a scared child behind the wheel of a 53-ft tractor-trailer,” said Morgan. “Then, once you graduate, your head’s big now and you’re a confident, grown man!”

CFCC's truck driving program, now housed in the Continuing Education division of the College, costs just under $500! The next Truck Driver Training class begins Sept. 3.

Learn more here.

Former CFCC student ambassador Trevor Todd was recently awarded New Hanover County School’s 2020-2021 Elementary Educator of the Year. Todd teaches second grade at Castle Hayne Elementary School.

During his time at CFCC, Todd was selected as a student ambassador to represent the college where he frequently gave tours and served as a resource for potential students. Upon graduating CFCC, Todd worked in CFCC’s Disability Support Services, Counseling, and the Academic Advising Center.

“I gained so many leadership skills from my time as a CFCC student ambassador. I also grew professionally from my time working in various departments at the college. I am so thankful to CFCC for being my first step in my higher educational journey,” said Todd.

The Wilson Center has once again delivered some joy (despite COVID-19)! Hope you were able to catch our post-commencement concert at our north campus, featuring the legendary beach music group The Embers featuring Craig Woolard!

Coming this Fall @ CFCC: Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation and Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation

CFCC art instructor and portrait artist Sharon Wozniak Spencer recently took part in the Art Fields Festival in Lake City, South Carolina with her piece "The Embrace."

This painting has a touching story behind it. Spencer had been working with The Hope Center, a day shelter, in Wilmington, and befriended two volunteers at the shelter. After convincing the woman and her husband to be the subject of her painting, Spencer learned the couple had also struggled with homelessness. Read more about this story here.

Accredited healthcare online training is now available at a special discount!

Now offering:

Go to checkout and apply coupon code "CFCC2020" to receive the 20% off discount.

Check it out here.

The Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College is thrilled to announce that the international hit show Menopause The Musical will take the stage at the Wilson Center on Sunday, October 11th, 2020. This groundbreaking musical comedy is a celebration of women who are on the brink of, in the middle of, or have survived “The Change.” For more information go to wilsoncentertickets.com.

It's easy to become a Sea Devil! Just hop online for one of our convenient One Stop Enrollment Events! Get virtual help with your application, residency, and learn about options to help pay for college, just to name a few. Get more details here.

Thursday, August 13, 6:00 PM

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Join via telephone: +1-571-392-7650, PIN: 720 218 8537

Monday, August 17, 6:00 PM

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A day for CFCC staff fellowship, learning, and growth, our In-Service event will be held online this year. We'll enjoy workshops and recognize employee milestones as always, and we'll continue to implement the tools we need to ensure student success.