Working on real-world projects is nothing new for Sampson Community College students, particularly in the Welding Technology field. Students have before built a life-size Viking statue, a large three-dimensional logo for the college and now are finishing handrails used on the bridge for the college’s new walking trail. “This is just one more thing these…
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SCC Scholarship Spotlight
Sampson County’s State Troopers protect us on the roads, this much everyone is aware of but what some may not realize is some of the work they do behind the scenes to protect our future as well. The NC Troopers Scholarship fund for Sampson County comes in the form of a $5,000 donation made to…
Cosmetology Grade-A Program at SCC
There is a recurring theme in Sampson Community College’s Cosmetology Program each time the college is scheduled for its annual inspection. The program always passes with straight-A’s and this year is no different. “This is always great news,” says Loreta Jones, Cosmetology Department Chair at SCC. “Our instructors always come through for us in the…
SCC Scholarship Spotlight
An instantly recognizable name in the Sampson County community is Smithfield. Smithfield Foods is a global food company and the world’s largest pork processor and hog producer. It is no surprise that the company supports the Sampson Community College Foundation by committing to an annual scholarship to help students. “The Smithfield Scholarship was started to…
SCC Psych Club Continues Trek
Continuing its path of participation in charitable causes, Sampson Community College’s Psychology Club attended the 2019 Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Fayetteville recently and it is the second year in a row the group has made the walk. Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the…
SCC Scholarship Spotlight
The Ambassador Scholarship Program was established by the Foundation in 2010 and selects students each year to serve as official ambassadors for Sampson Community College and the Sampson Community College Foundation. SCC announced its ambassadors for the 2019-2020 academic year. These students include Student Government Association (SGA) President Erick Garcia, SGA Treasurer John Cruz as…
SCC’s Carter Making Sparks Fly
Brittany Carter is a Sampson Community College student that is the prime example that it is never too late to start school. Carter is a single parent and a welding student at the college. “I’m 31 years old and going back to school,” Carter laughs as she preps her equipment for a new weld. “I…
SCC Scholarship Spotlight
Nowhere is the mission of the Clinton Rotary Club more on display than its annual Clinton Rotary Club Scholarship to students at Sampson Community College. The Scholarship was established to recognize deserving students from Sampson County who desire to further their education. “Education is one of the areas of focus for Rotary International,” says Candace…
Food Truck Event Growing
Sampson Community College continued one of the county’s newest traditions this week as the campus hosted the 2019 Food Truck Rodeo. The college, in partnership with the Clinton-Sampson Chamber of Commerce, teamed up for the event for the third year in a row. “This was started to promote small businesses in the community,” says Bart…
SCC Event Supports Local Economy
Tons of job seekers lined the halls of the Warren Student Center at Sampson Community College this week for an annual event designed to match them with area employers. “This is our Fall Job Fair event,” says Toledo Kemmer, Career Specialist at SCC who coordinated the effort. “We do this for several reasons. We want…
SCC Scholarship Spotlight
Star Communications is already well known in Sampson County for its contributions to the community and when it comes to helping young students in the area, it is no different. The Star Communications, Inc. Scholarship has been established to assist high school graduates in the Star service territories who have outstanding academic abilities and a…
SCC Scholarship Spotlight
The James E. And Mary Z. Bryan Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually in memory of James E. and Mary Z. Bryan. The Bryans provide scholarships to students with financial need and this fund was created more than two decades ago for SCC students. .The purpose of the fund is to provide one or more scholarships…
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