[Clinton, N.C.] – Sampson Community College’s (SCC) Heavy Equipment Operator program recently completed an immersive 3-day training session at Sampson County’s GFL Environmental Landfill. Thanks to the partnership with GFL, students had the invaluable opportunity to work one-on-one with seasoned operators on site– gaining hands-on, real-world instruction with large-scale equipment specific to the industry. Topics…
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SCC Truck Drivers Train with NC Trucking Association’s Virtual Simulation
[Clinton, N.C.]– In September, students in Sampson Community College’s (SCC) Truck Driver Training Program had a unique opportunity to train on the North Carolina Trucking Association’s one-of-a-kind $4.5 million driving simulation trailer. This state-of-the-art technology offers a realistic, safe environment to simulate critical on-the-road challenges. “The NCTA simulator allows us to immerse students in real-world…
SCC Board of Trustees Recognizes Long-Standing Service of Maynor & Jones
[Clinton, N.C.]– The Sampson Community College (SCC) Board of Trustees honored the service and dedication of two esteemed individuals at their monthly meeting on September 10, 2024. Vivian Maynor was recognized for her years of commitment and leadership as a board member. Her service has been instrumental in guiding the college through significant growth and…
High-Cost Healthcare Expansion Grant Enhances SCC EMS Program
[Clinton, N.C.] – The EMS program at Sampson Community College (SCC) has made significant strides forward, thanks to the award of a North Carolina Community College (NCCC) High-Cost Healthcare Grant. This grant, designed to support schools with the startup or expansion costs of new or existing programs, has provided SCC with the resources needed to…
SCC Launches CCP Transportation Program, Partners with Sampson Co. Schools
[Clinton, N.C.]– Sampson Community College (SCC) is excited to announce the launch of a new transportation program in partnership with Sampson County Schools (SCS). The service aims to remove one of the major barriers to education— lack of transportation— by offering a convenient and dependable way for Career & College Promise (CCP) students to commute…
SCC Begins Construction on North-Kitchin Connector Building
[Clinton, N.C.]– Sampson Community College (SCC) is excited to announce the beginning of construction on its North-Kitchin Connector building, a new project aimed at enhancing campus by acting as a crucial link between the two facilities. The Connector is designed to provide students, faculty, and staff with a seamless transition between the two buildings, promoting…
Fire Spotlight: Dyllan Edge Serves with Fayetteville FD
[Clinton, N.C.] – Sampson Community College (SCC) currently serves as the N.C. Department of Insurance Delivery Agency for Sampson County encompassing Firefighter, Driver Operator, Aerial, and Technical Rescue Specialties. One of the first cadets to graduate from SCC’s Fire Academy, Dyllan Edge now serves with the Fayetteville Fire Department (FFD) after obtaining his Fire I…
SCC Reappoints BOT Members, Welcomes Strickland
[Clinton, N.C.] – On Tuesday, July 9, Sampson Community College (SCC) reappointed two faithful members to the Board of Trustees (BOT): Sandra Carroll and Herb Sanderson, while also swearing in new member, Clay Strickland for 2024-2028. SCC is governed by a volunteer board of twelve trustees appointed by the governor, the Sampson County Board of…
Fire Spotlight: Rebecca Lee Serves with Clinton FD
[Clinton, N.C.] – Sampson Community College (SCC) currently serves as the N.C. Department of Insurance Delivery Agency for Sampson County encompassing Firefighter, Driver Operator, Aerial, and Technical Rescue Specialties. A former Fire Academy cadet, Rebecca Lee now serves with the Clinton Fire Department (CFD) after graduating from SCC in 2024. Obtaining her high school diploma…
Viking Spotlight: ADN Student Ashley McKean Shares Surrogacy Journey
[Clinton, N.C.] – Ashley McKean is a student at Sampson Community College (SCC) currently enrolled in the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program. As she’s worked towards completing her degree, McKean has balanced being a mother-of-three, working a full-time job with her father-in-law’s business, and also serving as a surrogate. A graduate of Penn Foster Online…
SCC Hosts Sampson Summer Bridge Students on Campus for Learning Immersion
[Clinton, N.C.]– The Sampson Summer Bridge Program (2SB), a transformative initiative funded by a three-year grant from Dominion Energy and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), recently provided its students with an enriching on-campus experience. This program, dedicated to bridging the gap for underrepresented high school students seeking higher education in Science, Technology,…
Viking Spotlight: Veronica Rivera Earns Promesa Scholarship
[Clinton, N.C.] – Veronica Rivera is a student at Sampson Community College (SCC) currently enrolled in the Associate of Arts (A.A.) program. During the 2023-2024 academic year, Rivera became one of the first students to receive the Dominion Energy Promesa Scholarship at SCC— an award first established in December 2022. Graduating from Union High School…
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