Top Dog Waste Solutions in Rocky Mount recently donated a total of $2,000 to the Edgecombe Community College Foundation. The local trash and recycling company’s contribution will fund three distinct scholarships. 

The Top Dog Welding Scholarship will provide $1,000 to students enrolled in the welding diploma program at ECC. A $500 gift will support students in business administration’s marketing certificate program and is entitled the Top Dog Marketing Scholarship. The additional $500, also referred to as the Top Dog Finance Scholarship, will sponsor qualified students enrolled in the accounting and finance-excel certificate program.

In a major stride toward advancing digital equity and instructional innovation, five employees from Edgecombe Community College’s Division of College and Career Readiness have earned certifications from the prestigious Digital Resilience in the American Workforce (DRAW) initiative. This national program, designed to strengthen the digital skills of adult educators and workforce staff, equips educators to lead 21st-century learners with confidence, creativity and compassion.

Students in Edgecombe Community College’s nail technology program were pleasantly surprised to receive a visit from ECC President, Dr. Greg McLeod, for a client service. McLeod also brought along his son to the Cosmetic Arts Building where the two were given manicures. Jordan received his manicure from Shadara Williams, while McLeod’s manicure was provided by Orinda Taybron.

Edgecombe Community College’s P.A.A.M.E.S program (Providing African American Males the Edge to Succeed) hosted a special event during Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month. Beyond the Barber’s Chair: A Men’s Health and Wellness Day, was held June 25 on ECC’s Rocky Mount campus.