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MCC Launches Gunsmithing Apprenticeship
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Montgomery Community College has affirmed its commitment to providing hands-on learning opportunities that will meet workforce needs through employer-sponsored apprenticeships. The college was recently granted provisional approval to offer registered apprenticeships in collaboration with the US Dept. of Labor, ApprenticeshipNC, and the NC Community College System. The Registered apprenticeship program allows students to receive paid […]
Read MoreMCC Launches Child Care Academy
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
To address the severe staffing shortages contributing to North Carolina’s child care crisis, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is partnering with 16 North Carolina institutions of higher education to establish Child Care Academies. These academies provide shortened, intensive training and required certifications at no cost to participants, preparing individuals for employment […]
Read MoreThe Lambs: A Family in Forestry
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
In Spring 2025, MCC welcomed Erick Lamb, Sr. to its Forest Management Technology faculty. Lamb, a 2019 graduate of MCC’s Forestry Program, transferred his credits to North Carolina State University where he earned a bachelor’s of science from NC State’s Department of Forestry & Environmental Resources in 2021. Erick Sr. heard about the MCC faculty […]
Read MoreMyrick Selected for Advising Leadership Academy
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Montgomery Community College is pleased to announce that Keri Myrick, Career & College Promise (CCP) Success & Retention Specialist and High School Liaison with Montgomery Central High School (MCHS), has been selected as a participant in the 2025-2026 North Carolina Advising Leadership Academy! The Advising Leadership Academy provides an opportunity for student advisors to engage […]
Read MoreNieves Named MCC Student Government Association President
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
MCC is pleased to announce its new SGA President for the 2025-226 academic year. His name is Ricky Merida Nieves and he is a senior at Montgomery County Early College. As SGA president, Ricky represents the MCC student body in monthly Board of Trustee meetings. He also coordinates with campus ambassadors and staff in Student […]
Read MoreMCC Competes in Cradle Competition 2025
Thursday, October 9, 2025
The Montgomery Community College Forestry Club competed at the 35th Annual John G. Palmer Intercollegiate Woodsman’s Meet, held at the Cradle of Forestry in the Pisgah National Forest. This year’s competition brought together forestry students from across the eastern United States, including Montgomery Community College, Haywood Community College, Penn State Mont Alto, North Carolina State […]
Read MoreMCC Student Awarded Life Science Scholarship
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Michael Butcher, a Facility Maintenance Technology student at Montgomery Community College, has been awarded one of three Samuel M. Taylor Memorial Life Sciences Scholarships for 2025-2026. This prestigious educational scholarship will allow him to develop the industry-critical skills required to succeed in the biotechnology and life sciences fields. Mr. Art Furr, MCC’s Electrical Systems Technology/Industrial […]
Read MoreChase Stephens Works
Thursday, October 9, 2025
For the first time in its history, Montgomery Community College is proud to announce one of its students is the recipient of a mikeroweWORKS Foundation’s Work Ethic Scholarship. As an apprentice on the TV series Dirty Jobs, Mike Rowe traveled to every state and worked with plumbers, electricians, steamfitters, pipefitters, brick layers, farmers, fishers, and […]
Read MoreFrieary Has Taken the Scenic Route, Always in Montgomery County
Monday, October 6, 2025
Dr. Amy Frieary was born in Montgomery County and has lived here her whole life. “This county has shaped who I am, and my goal has always been to give back in return,” explains Amy. “I care deeply about this community and will always strive to help it grow and succeed.” Amy is by all […]
Read MoreGroovin’ for Good Raises Money for Scholarships
Monday, September 29, 2025
Over 250 friends of the college were Groovin’ for Good, gathering at the Garner Center in Troy for MCC’s annual auction fundraiser on Friday, September 26th. Meal and refreshments were provided by Valerie Ingram, while the group enjoyed disco music provided by DJ Mann. Dusty Caviness and Kat McRae won the best costume contest. The […]
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