[Clinton, N.C.]– Sampson Community College (SCC) is laying the foundation for tomorrow’s leaders in construction with the launch of its Online Construction Management Degree Pathway—designed specifically for working professionals ready to move up in the field. Combining online courses with Work-Based Learning (WBL), the program gives students the opportunity to earn college credit for the…
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Viking Spotlight: Women in Welding at SCC
[Clinton, N.C.] – In celebration of Women’s History Month in March, Sampson Community College (SCC) is highlighting female students, faculty, staff who have thrived in various trade programs at the College— breaking barriers and inspiring others to follow. One of these programs is Welding Technology, where three students, Lilyanne White, Kira Rebuck, and Ashley Martinez-Pompa…
Viking Spotlight: Women in Construction at SCC
[Clinton, N.C.] – In celebration of Women’s History Month, Sampson Community College (SCC) is highlighting female students, faculty, staff who have thrived in various trade programs at the College— breaking barriers and inspiring others to follow. One of these programs is Building Construction Technology, where two students, Elainna Phillip and Alexandra Vlahos, with instructor, Carla…
SCC to Offer Agriculture Apprenticeship Academy
[Clinton, N.C.] – Beginning in Summer 2025, Sampson Community College (SCC) will host an inaugural Southeastern Education and Economic Development (SEED) Agriculture Pre-Apprenticeship Academy on campus. The program is an essential learning opportunity for high school students planning to pursue an agricultural career in the future. Created through the North Carolina Business Committee for Education…
Viking Spotlight: Yazmine Hayes Joins Ranks of Female HEO Graduates
[Clinton, N.C.] – Yazmine Hayes is a recent graduate of Sampson Community College’s (SCC) Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) program, which began enrolling students in Fall 2023. Graduating in December 2024, then immediately joining the workforce, Hayes became the second female to earn the certification at SCC– helping pave the path for other women in trades….
Hands-On Learning at SCC Prepares Students for Ag Careers
[CLINTON, N.C.] – In Sampson Community College’s (SCC) Agribusiness Technology & Applied Animal Science programs, hands-on experiences like field trips and lab activities are shaping the next generation of agricultural professionals. Through immersive learning opportunities, students gain real-world insights, connect with potential employers, and prepare for successful careers in the ever-evolving agricultural industry. “Many of…
SCC Graduates First Class of Heavy Equipment Operators
[Clinton, N.C.] – In December 2023, Sampson Community College (SCC) proudly graduated its first class of Heavy Equipment Operators, a new program beginning enrollment in Fall 2023. This semester, SCC had thirteen program graduates, each earning their Level 1 & 2 Heavy Equipment Operator certifications from the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)….
Viking Spotlight: Allen McLamb Recalls SCC Journey
[Clinton, N.C.]– A familiar face amongst the Sampson County community, Allen McLamb is the owner of local agriculture business, McLamb Farm Services and the current District 1 Commissioner on the Sampson County Board of Commissioners. Enrolling at Sampson Community College (SCC) over 40 years ago, McLamb credits SCC with kick-starting his journey to the successful…
Viking Spotlight: Former Student Luke Matthews Joins SCC as Occupational Instructor
At the beginning of the 2023-2024 academic year, Sampson Community College (SCC) welcomed several new full-time and part-time faculty and staff members into their campus family. A graduate of SCC, Luke Matthews was recently hired as an instructor in the Industrial Systems Technology program after obtaining two associate degrees in May 2022– one in Industrial…
Sampson CC Holds Spring 2022 Commencement
[Clinton, N.C.] – On May 12, 2022, Sampson Community College (SCC) held its 2022 Spring Commencement Ceremony for over 360 graduates in both the Associate in Applied Science Degree & Diploma programs and the College Transfer programs. The occasion marked the College’s fifty-fifth commencement ceremony, with the Applied Science programs beginning at 4 pm and…
Sampson Community College Partners with Lowe’s
[Clinton, N.C.] – Lowe’s Companies, Inc. has invested $500,000 in Sampson Community College (SCC) to improve student access to Construction and Home Improvement Programs. The College recently began construction on the new Sampson Trades Center that will house short-term training programs in electrical, heating and air conditioning, plumbing, and masonry, and this gift – directed…
Viking Spotlight: Jeffery Koopman Welds His Way Towards Degree
[Clinton, N.C.] – Jeffery Koopman, a senior from Midway High School, is currently on track to become one of Sampson Community College’s first Career & College Promise (CCP) students to graduate with a Welding Technology degree. Koopman grew up on a dairy farm and was raised to work hard from a young age. As a…
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