Oct. 18, 2024 | Stay Connected, Stay Informed | |
NETC Kicks off Jazz Fest with live music | | |
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NETC kicked off the SC Jazz Festival on October 17 with live music featuring Jazz Trumpeter, Mark Rapp. Faculty, Staff, and Students (including Compass Point 3k and 4k were able to enjoy the performance while eating lunch. To the left is NETC's Jazzy Tree with ornaments decorated by faculty and staff. | |
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NETC Employees Win Tickets to SC
Jazz Festival Performances
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Congratulations to Renee Rowe, Derk Riechers, Nakia Halloway-Hailey, and Beth Pearce for each winning a pair of tickets to SC Jazz Festival concert events taking place on October 18-20 in Downtown Cheraw. All employees who made decorations for NETC's Jazzy Tree were entered into a random prize drawing. | |
NETC's Mascot "Blaze" is On The Move! | |
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NETC's beloved mascot "Blaze" went on a tour of local high schools in the college's service area the week of October 7-11. The schools visited included Chesterfield High School, McBee High School, Dillon High School, and Lake View High School.
As always, Blaze brings excitement and energy everywhere he goes, creating a fun and engaging atmosphere for students as they learned about the educational opportunities available through the college.
During the visits, NETC enrollment specialists accompanied Blaze, and spoke to students about dual enrollment programs that allow high school students to earn college credits while still in school. They also provided valuable information about preparing for college and the different academic pathways available at NETC. The goal of the visits was to encourage students to consider their future education options and inspire them to take the next step in their academic journey.
Stay tuned as Blaze continues his tour of other high schools around Chesterfield, Marlboro, and Dillon Counties in the weeks to come!
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NETC Wins Four Regional Awards for Marketing and Public Relations | |
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Northeastern Technical College was awarded four Medallion Awards from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations at the NCMPR District 2 Annual Conference in Lexington, Kentucky.
The annual Medallion awards honor outstanding achievement in marketing and communications, and it’s the only regional competition of its kind that recognizes excellence exclusively among marketing and public relations professionals at two-year colleges.
NETC received two gold Medallion awards of Excellence for the college's print newsletter "Directions," and the excellence in writing award for a story Nursing Simulation Week 2023. The college also received a Silver Medallion award for logo design, and a bronze medallion for print advertising.
All Gold Medallion winners will be automatically entered into NCMPR's National Paragon Award competition with winners being named in March 2025.
NCMPR District 2 includes community colleges in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands and The Bahamas.
NCMPR, an affiliate of the American Association of Community Colleges, represents marketing and public relations professionals at community and technical colleges throughout the United States.
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Trailblazer Esports Win Warzone Battles | |
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NETC's Trailblazer Esports Team is off to a blazing start, kicking off their season with back-to-back victories that have set the tone for an exciting year ahead.
In their October 4 tournament, Isaiah Thompson and Dustin Steen took on the College of Lake County (Illinois) in Call of Duty: Warzone. The NETC duo won the Best of Three 2-0 with huge wins of 25-1 and 19-3. Thompson and Steen showed great chemistry together despite this being their first match as teammates.
In their October 11 tournament, Isaiah Thompson and Dustin Steen squared off against Pensacola State College (Florida) in another Call of Duty: Warzone match. After a dominating performance in their first event, Thompson and Steen carried that momentum into Week 2 as they won 10-3 in Game 1 and 19-2 in Game 2. The NETC duo has outscored their opponents 73-9 through 2 weeks as they improve to 2-0.
If interested in competing or would like more information about Trailblazer Esports, please complete our interest form by clicking the button below! There's still time to sign up to compete this semester as well as for the Spring semester. Games that NETC can compete in: Call of Duty (Warzone, 4v4, Gunfight), Rocket League, Fortnite (2v2 Build & No-Build), Overwatch, Valorant, Madden, Super Smash Bros, and more!
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Trailblazer Golfers Swing into Fall Season | |
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NETC Trailblazer golfers, Evan Cox and Hunter Lee played as individual players in October 6-8 fall tournament in Morristown, TN. Ten colleges and universities were represented. Evan Cox fired rounds of 93 and 90 to finish T52 while Hunter Lee shot 101 and 102.
The NETC golf team’s second event of the Fall was played on The Country Club in Morristown, TN. Ten colleges and universities were represented. Evan Cox fired rounds of 93 and 90 to finish T52 while Hunter Lee shot 101 and 102.
The Trailblazers next tournament (October 20-22) will be held Oak Ridge, TN. Shown on left is Hunter Lee and Evan Cox on the right.
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Compass Point kids get first college ID's | |
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Students from Compass Point 4K recently reached an exciting milestone as they received their very first college ID's from NETC.
These young students proudly held their ID's, marking the beginning of their educational journey with NETC through Compass Point 3k and 4k .
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It's Festival Season!!
College representatives will be at local festivals this weekend to talk about the programs at Northeastern and about HOW YOU CAN GET STARTED!
SC Jazz Festival
Sat., October 19, 2024
8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR LEMONS?
Let's test your knowledge about the 12 symptoms of breast cancer.
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SCTEA Call for Conference Presenters | |
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The South Carolina Technical Education Association (SCTEA) is now accepting proposals for presenters for its annual conference, taking place February 20-22 in Myrtle Beach. NETC faculty, staff, and administrators are invited to share their expertise and innovative practices with the technical college community.
This year’s conference will focus on enhancing student success, advancing teaching methods, and fostering collaboration. If you're interested in leading a session, workshop, or panel, submit your proposal to SCTEA by the October 30 deadline for a chance to contribute to this enriching professional event.
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Open Enrollment is here! October 1 through October 31, you can make coverage changes for the upcoming year. Any updates you make during this period will take effect on January 1, 2025. To ensure everything is in order, log into your MyBenefits account at mybenefits.sc.gov or use the link below, for the following:
- Verify that all your personal information (address, phone numbers, email, etc.) is accurate and current.
- Make any necessary coverage changes for next year.
- Review your existing coverage.
- Update your life insurance beneficiaries.
- Provide up-to-date contact information for your beneficiaries.
- If you’re satisfied with your current choices, the only step needed is to re-enroll in the MoneyPlus flexible spending account if you participate.
Please Note: Dental changes can only be made during odd years. This means no dental changes can be made this year.
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SAFETY REMINDER
As colder weather approaches, employees are reminded that space heaters are not permitted on any NETC campuses due to fire safety protocols. This policy is in place to ensure the safety of all students, faculty, and staff, and to minimize the risk of fire hazards within college facilities. Please adhere to this guideline and use alternative methods to stay warm during the colder months.
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| October 18-20 | SC Jazz Festival - Downtown Cheraw | | October 21 | Blood Drive - Cheraw Campus | | October 21 | 5C Week Term Starts | | October 23 | Pink Out Day - Campus Walks | | October 24 | NETC Employee Benefits Fair | | October 30 | FAFSA Night - Cheraw Campus | | October 31 | All Treats, No Tricks (All Campuses) | | October 31 | 3k & 4k Halloween Walk - 1 pm | | November 5 | McBee Campus Ribbon Cutting | | |
| October 20-22 | Golf @ Oak Ridge, TN | | October 26 | Cross Country @ NJCAA Region X Championship | | October 27-29 | Golf @ Bristol, TN | | |
BECOME A NETC TRAILBLAZER! | | |
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Watch NETC Esports on Twitch HERE or click the logo. | |
SHOP NETC MERCH & APPAREL | |
Need a lift?
PDRTA offers public transportation routes Cheraw, Dillon,
and Marlboro County. Buses routinely stop at NETC Cheraw Campus.
Find your Route!
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CHERAW CAMPUS CONSTRUCTION MAP | |
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Construction will create changes to entries,
walkways and parking on the Cheraw Campus.
Access into the college campus is being restricted to entry through the 200 Building (Hampton Hall) for ALL STUDENTS, and 100 Building (Ingram Hall) for all Employees and Visitors. The Northeastern Technical College quad is accessible from all buildings.
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ID Badges: All employees and students are required to wear their college ID badges at all times while on campus. This helps us quickly identify members of our campus community and maintain a secure environment. If you do not have an ID badge, you can obtain one from the Enrollment Center this week M-Th from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (AND you get a snazzy Trailblazer Lanyard or Retractable Badge Holder!!)
Parking Decals: Every employee and student must have a valid parking decal displayed on their vehicle. This is essential for campus security and parking management. If you do not have a Parking Decal you should obtain one from the Enrollment Center this week M-Th from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. You will need your license plate number to get your parking decal.
3. Visitor Check-In: All visitors to campus must check in at the main office located in the 100 building. At community campuses, visitors should see the campus coordinator. Visitors will be required to show a photo ID, and sign in, to obtain a visitor’s pass. Please remind any guests or visitors of this procedure to ensure a smooth check-in process.
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Employee Parking: All employees are required to park in the designated parking lot near the 100 building. The only exception to this rule is for employees with an accommodation on file.
Student Parking: All students must park in the designated 200 building parking lot. This helps manage traffic flow and ensures that parking is available for both students and staff in the appropriate areas. The only exception to this rule is for students with an accommodation on file.
If an employee or student does not have their College ID, a visitor's pass will be issued for the day. However, only two visitor passes will be issued per semester, after reaching the limit, there will be a $5 charge for each visitor's pass.
Your cooperation with these policies is crucial to keeping our campus secure and orderly. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please don’t hesitate to reach out to campus security or HR.
Thank you for your attention to these important measures and for your continued commitment to making Northeastern Technical College a safe place for everyone.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Northeastern Technical College provides affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, - including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.
Find Your Career Here!
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NORTHEASTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE
1201 Chesterfield Highway Cheraw, SC 29520
www.netc.edu (843) 921-6900
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