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

Dear Sea Devil Community,

This is my favorite time of year. It's exciting to welcome students to campus for a new semester! We are so happy to see our students and faculty on campus, and we are ready for the year ahead.

Now is a great time to be a CFCC student! Financial assistance is readily available for the majority of students through COVID-related federal and state grants in addition to traditional financial aid and scholarships. Students enrolling this year will have fewer out-of-pocket costs than ever before. Please encourage anyone considering Cape Fear Community College to apply now! In addition to the full fall semester, we have several mini-sessions during the fall, and spring registration is just around the corner.

August has been a tremendous month so far. On August 6th, we celebrated our graduates at the Wilson Center, featuring an inspiring keynote address from CFCC Foundation Board Chair, Jack Fuller. It was wonderful to be back in the performance hall and recognize our graduates’ accomplishments. Last week, we held our annual In-Service event where we celebrated faculty and staff accomplishments and hosted professional development workshops for employees.

Two CFCC programs were recently recognized for their exceptional quality. Our Associate Nursing Degree program has once again ranked #1 in the state by NursingProcess.org and our Cosmetology program recently ranked best in the state by Prepler.com. Our outstanding faculty and staff are to be commended for their hard work that consistently pushes Cape Fear Community College to the top of state rankings in many instructional areas.

As always, I appreciate the tremendous support of our community and the many partnerships that help Cape Fear Community College students achieve their goals.

Go Sea Devils!

Here's a look at what's happening at CFCC...

For the latest news, visit cfcc.edu/news

Cape Fear Community College celebrated summer 2021 graduates with an in-person ceremony Friday, Aug. 6, at the Wilson Center. Over 500 students earned degrees, diplomas, and certificates from Cape Fear Community College this week, many of whom participated in the commencement ceremony.

"We are thrilled to celebrate our summer 2021 graduates," says CFCC President Jim Morton. "Persevering through a pandemic and successfully completing their coursework demonstrates a strength of character that has prepared these graduates for their next challenge. I am so proud of their accomplishments and wish them continued success."

The ceremony celebrated students earning associate degrees, certificates, and diplomas in arts and sciences from the college’s university transfer and career and technical programs as well as students earning high school diplomas from CFCC’s adult high school and GED programs.

Congrats, Graduates! 🎓

Due to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in our region and across the nation, Cape Fear Community College will require all students, faculty, staff, vendors, contractors, and visitors to wear face coverings indoors. Masks will be required regardless of vaccination status.

Read more here.

We're so happy to have our faculty and staff back together again! On Tuesday, August 17, we held our annual In-Service event, where we enjoyed a variety of professional development workshops. A big thank you to all who participated and to our wonderful guest speakers noted below! 👏

Lisa Leath, Leath HR Group

Jimmy Yokeley, Logistics Advantage, LLC

Wanda Swain, Piedmont HR, LLC

Merikay Hunt, Coach McKay Companies

David Pritchett, Full Count Training, LLC

Pat Fontana, WordsWorking, LLC

Wanda Swain, Piedmont HR, LLC

You went above and beyond in 2021 and we honor YOU! 🥳  🎉

Faculty President's Award will be announced soon - stay tuned!

CFCC's Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program ranked number one in the NursingProcess.org Best Schools in North Carolina for Registered Nursing

(ADN) Program - 2021 rankings list.

NursingProcess.org determined the ranking after 66 Schools in North Carolina offering nursing education were closely evaluated and analyzed. The scores and rankings for each school were based on the following three factors:

“We are proud to be recognized by NursingProcess.org for the accomplishments of our Associate Degree Nursing program. Our outstanding nursing faculty is focused on quality education and student success,” said Dr. Mary Ellen Naylor, dean of health and human services. “The success of our nursing students exemplifies the commitment CFCC has to prepare graduates who are equipped and eager to be part of a team meeting the healthcare needs of our community.”

Get the full story here!

For more information about the Cape Fear Community College Associate Degree Nursing program, visit cfcc.edu/associate-nursing.

Spread the Word! Funding is Available for Students

Get more information at cfcc.edu/fallfunds 📣

Get more info here.

CFCC's Cosmetology program ranked best in the state out of 68 colleges and universities by Prepler.com, a platform for college degree advising offering students free tools and resources to aid in degree completion.

“This ranking is a testament to the top-notch instruction and planning that goes into the Cosmetology program,” said CFCC Dean of Career and Technical Education Mark Council. “We are excited to achieve this recognition as we continue to equip and optimize our training for beauty professionals.”

CFCC’s Cosmetology program prepares our students to become beauty professionals through an experience-based approach in a real-world salon environment.

Read the full story here.

With her eyes set on a career as a registered veterinary medical technician, Jessica Bradley desired a program that would give her as much hands-on experience as possible. Through CFCC's VMT program, she was able to work with a variety of different animals.

“We would go out to farms to work on cows, horses, goats, and sometimes even chickens too. It’s a very fun program, you get super close with the rest of the class and teachers."

After graduation, Jessica will continue working at a local animal hospital and gear up to ace the national exam to become a registered technician!

Jessica's advice to any future VMT’s out there 👇

 “… take a lot of notes, study – the teachers are all super helpful, but the material is hard. It’s not an easy program. Not everyone is cut out for it, but for those few truly dedicated, it is very rewarding."

Get more information about CFCC's Veterinary Medical Technology program at cfcc.edu/veterinary-medical-technology.

Kudos to the CFCC Associate Degree Nursing program 👏 which recently ranked #1 in North Carolina by NursingProcess.org for 2021!

Read more here.

Congrats to these outstanding graduates!! We're so proud of each of you! 😊👏

Congratulations to this wonderful group of Dental Assisting graduates. We are ALWAYS excited to say we are SO PROUD of you!!

Don't miss the CFCC Wilma W. Daniels Gallery exhibit Flying While Falling, a powerful portrait exhibit featuring flash fiction from Margo Williams, CFCC English Department Chair.

The exhibition will run through Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, and will also be part of Fourth Friday Gallery Night. Learn more here.

Don't let anything get in the way of your education this fall. Need to speak with someone about enrolling in classes? CFCC is here for you!

Stop by anytime between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday through Friday — or schedule a virtual appointment to meet with a CFCC representative at a time that works for you! Visit CFCC.EDU/GO to get started!

CFCC PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT ✨✨✨ 

If you speak both Spanish and English, a Community Spanish Interpreter degree would prepare you to work as an entry-level bilingual professional in a variety of employment settings!

Course work includes the acquisition of Spanish grammar, structure, and sociolinguistic properties; cognitive processes associated with interpretation between Spanish and English; the structure and character of the Hispanic community, and acquisition of communication skills.

Graduates qualify for entry-level jobs as paraprofessional bilingual employees in education systems or a variety of community settings.

Now enrolling for fall! Check it out here!

If you want an exciting career on the cutting edge of technology with excellent growth potential, then Mechanical Engineering Technology is the stepping stone to your future.

Median Pay is $58,230 per year!!

Graduates from Mechanical Engineering Technology can find jobs in drafting, manufacturing, and fabrications.

Learn more about this exciting program here!

A big thank you to Southern Educational Systems for visiting our North Campus and giving the CFCC community an inside look at your mobile demonstration lab!

CFCC’s Career and Technical Education programs and Economic and Workforce Development division works with business and industry leaders to design programs to help you get a job. Skilled tradespeople are in demand. Make your career a priority and train at CFCC!

Way to go, Amber!! This recent CFCC Grad was recognized in the latest G.I. Jobs publication!

Amber Taylor, a recent graduate of CFCC's nursing program, served as the Student Veteran Organization vice president. She volunteered at the college's Veterans Center, providing mentorship and comradery. She became a VA work-study to assist other veterans with applying for VA education benefits and registering for classes. Her shared experiences with other veterans helped CFCC's Veterans Center grow and stay engaging for other veterans! Check it out here.

DO NOT miss out on this amazing opportunity! Thanks to the North Carolina Longleaf Commitment Grant, class of 2021 North Carolina high school graduates may be eligible to receive money for tuition and fees—money that does not need to be repaid—toward a degree or to attain transfer credit. Full-time eligible students are guaranteed to receive $700 to $2,800 per year, for a total of two years. Less than full-time students may receive a partial award. There is still time to enroll for Fall 2021, so get started today!

Read more 👉 here.

CFCC's Small Business Center supports the development and growth of small businesses with a diverse offering of resources and seminars. Here's a glimpse at a few upcoming FREE events. Please attend if you can and tell a friend!

Topic: Marketing and Sales

Online

Topic: Marketing and Sales

Online: A Zoom Link will be sent prior to your class. Please register for all parts of this series separately.

Topic: Tax Planning

Online

Topic: Marketing and Sales

Online

Topic: Business Basics

Online

This is just a snapshot of our offerings. View the entire list here.

We’ll assist students with class registration after they’ve met with their advisor to select appropriate courses. All students are welcome to attend! There are several upcoming workshops throughout the month of August. Check cfcc.edu/events for schedules.

Sea Devils, join us from August 23-27 to meet your CFCC classmates, learn about campus resources, connect with community organizations and local businesses, win prizes, and have fun! Welcome Week will end on August 27 with CFCC's annual Fall Festival.

Learn more here.

September 8: 2 pm - Get details here

Train for a New Career as a Physical Therapy Aide or a Medical Office Professional. You can work in a field that focuses on helping people and making a difference in their health every day.

This is just a partial list of upcoming events at CFCC! Check out the full list at CFCC.EDU/EVENTS.

Keep an eye on our social media for updates on program information sessions and other upcoming events.

The Price is Right™: LIVE

The Price is Right™ is the longest-running game show in television history and loved by generations of viewers. This on-stage traveling version gives fans the chance to

Get tickets here.

Written when Georges Bizet was a 17-year old student and promptly shelved, his Symphony in C was rediscovered in 1933 and has since become one of his most popular works due to its precocious invention and charm. This youthful work will be featured as well as Frederic Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 2 performed by Wilmington's favorite Paolo André Gualdi.

Get tickets here.

1970 London: Three sons of US Air Force personnel became what we know as the band called America. They shot to the top of the charts with “A Horse With No Name” and their folk-rock sound quickly earned them global acclaim.

Get tickets here.

Don't miss the First Lady of Disco, known for hits like “Honey Bee,” “Reach Out," "I'll Be There,” and her smash hit “I Will Survive.”

Get tickets here.

There are so many great events coming up! Visit WisonCenterTickets.com to see the full lineup and get tickets.

Click here to see more of what's coming up!