One of Sampson Community College’s newest programs is already proving to be a success. The Natural Hair Care course was designed last year and introduced in the fall of 2018. Alicia Best, who immediately signed up when she heard about it, became the first student to become state certified after completing the program. “We are…
Category: Public Service
New BLET Classes Start at SCC
Each cycle, Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) students at Sampson Community College are anxious to receive training that will allow them to serve and protect the communities we live in. This new year is no different as BLET gets underway at SCC. “This class will have 36-blocks of instruction,” says SCC BLET Director, Jennifer Wiley….
SCC Students Working Together
For years, the Nursing department at Sampson Community College has resided directly above the Cosmetology department in SCC’s Technology Building. This week, however, the two are coming together for reasons that will benefit students in each dept. “Today senior nursing students are having their graduation pictures with their nursing caps done,” says Krystle Edge, SCC…
Program Makes Degree More Affordable
If you ever wanted a criminal justice career but haven’t started your studies yet, you may be in luck. A program offered to Sampson Community College students through the North Carolina Department of Justice could make a significant impact against financial obstacles in pursuit of a solid career path. The N.C. Criminal Justice Fellows Program…
BLET Program Offers Chance to Help Others
Sampson Community College is committed to teaching and sending out the best employees possible for this community. Nowhere is this more important to the livelihood of residents than its training for law enforcement officers who keep us safe. Therefore, Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) is a very important program at SCC. “For more than three…
SCC Cosmetology Makes the Grade
Getting an A in class is quite the achievement. Getting an A for an entire department whose goal it is to help that student get an A in class is just as important. Sampson Community College’s Cosmetology once again made that grade after an inspection by the North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Arts. “I…
Popular Service Expands at SCC
[Clinton, N.C.] – Sampson Community College’s Cosmetology students are once again offering their services to the public. This has become quite a popular program in the community, not only among faculty and staff but for the public as well. “Our set up here is really a win-win for everybody,” says Loreta Jones, Cosmetology Department Chair…
SCC Course Hits Highest-Ever Female Enrollment
[Clinton, N.C.] – When you find yourself in an emergency and need help, you don’t have time to care about whether the person who comes to your aid is male or female, you just need the help. Apparently, students enrolling in Sampson Community College’s Basic Law Enforcement Training course have gotten the message. “This is…
SCC Debuts Long Anticipated Program
[Clinton, N.C.] – Due to the commitment of Sampson Community College providing affordable education and workforce training, the Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division is introducing its newest program – Natural Hair Care. With a commitment to meet public demands, the program will start in the fall semester. The program design creates opportunities for individuals…
BLET Training Drives Home Safety
[Clinton, N.C.] – Law enforcement officers face potential danger on a daily basis. From showing up to domestic situations without knowing what they will find to dealing with violent criminals to everyday misdemeanors, officers see it all. One area that is often overlooked when considering such dangers is simply driving while on the job. Sampson…
Dedicated Client Demonstrates Quality at SCC
[Clinton, N.C.] – This week is Client Appreciation Week at the Cosmetology department on the campus of Sampson Community College. The department certainly has not run short of clients. Coupons for free manicures were given out to those who used their services this week. Sadie Warren might not have been first in line for the…
BLET Director Brings Training Home
[Clinton, N.C.] – Sampson Community College is known for having developed some of the best law enforcement officers in the area through its Criminal Justice Technology and Basic Law Enforcement training programs. One way to keep up this reputation is to ensure that those who provide that training stay at the top of their game…
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