Another major manufacturer has pledged a continuing partnership with Sampson Community College after hiring multiple students from the college’s Industrial Systems Technology program. Hog Slat, the largest contractor and manufacturer of hog equipment in the United States has hired three SCC students in a row to fill their local demands in Clinton due to…
Category: Student Success
Building Critical Skills of Speed & Accuracy
by Jennifer Wiley Students are enjoying their OST 132 class (Keyboard Skill Building) with their instructor and Department Chair Benita Hayes. This course is a hybrid class which meets once per week throughout Spring semester for a face to face session and then the remaining class hours are met through the use of Moodle, our…
SCC’s ‘Promise’ Helps Students Get Ahead
Every parent’s dream is to see their child walk across the stage and receive their diploma. It’s probably considered one of the biggest milestones in anyone’s life. Another, is walking the stage to get a college degree. But what if you could do both at the same time? That’s where Sampson Community College comes in….
President’s List & Dean’s List | Fall 2017
Sampson Community College would like to recognize the following students for their OUTSTANDING academic achievement: President’s List | 4.0 GPA Alejo, Daisy Alonso-Valenzuela, Carlos Alvarez, Martha Antonio, Vinalyn Rose Avery, Jackson Baker, Duane Barefoot, Garrett Bautista, Gustavo Bezgela, Lauren Blount, Anna Brock, Noah Clark, Amber Cooksey, Robert Cowand, John Crocker, Shye Faircloth, Thomas Faison, Patricia…
Students Weld SCC and City Together in Project
Sampson Community College is known for its contribution to residents of Clinton in everything between early college to college transfer. From producing police officers and EMS workers to training employees of companies in the region. Now, SCC’s welding department wanted to do something nice for the city’s furry residents as well. The creation of the…
SCC Joins Fight Against Hackers
Sampson Community College is well known for its law enforcement programs which train future officers to fight crime. What you may not know is that SCC is preparing to take the fight to criminals in cyberspace as well. SCC Information Systems Department Chair, Nathan McKee, invited a guest speaker to his classes this week with…
SCC, NC State Creating Pathways to Success
Many Sampson Community College students completing the Animal Science Program at SCC go straight into the workforce with strong local companies, while others may choose to further their education and transfer to 4 year institutions such as NCSU. This week, students from the SCC Applied Animal Science Program had an opportunity to visit NC State University…
CCP Spotlight: Samantha Monroe
“Observe, assess the problem, develop a solution, and then get an action plan.” One of the back lights on the big rig was not working properly even though it was switched on, so a TranSource employee proceeded to diagnose the problem, a wiring issue, and then fix it. Samantha Monroe only recently joined TranSource Truck…
50th Spotlight: Captain J. F. Royal
“Taking BLET has led to my 24-year career at the Dunn Police Department” states Royal. A graduate of Sampson Community College’s Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Program in 1993, this accomplishment was only the beginning of Captain J. F. Royal’s journey. He continues, “Additionally, those classes I took prior to enrolling in the BLET program…
50th Spotlight: Toledo Kemmer
“I remember visiting the campus in 1988 to eat lunch with my dad as he was helping build the Robert Warren Student Center” reflects Toledo Kemmer, this week’s 50th Anniversary Spotlight. Kemmer continues, “I didn’t know at that moment that this is where I would be [Sampson Community College] 19 years later starting a new…
SCC Recognizes Industry Partnerships
As Sampson Community College celebrates 50 years, it is an honor to recognize the industry partnerships formed through the Customized Training Program (CTP) which provides education, training, & support services to Sampson County business/industry. Since the inception of the program, an array of businesses and industries have become strong partners, including: Brooks Brothers – Clinton…
50th Spotlight: Ashley Register
Upon graduating Lakewood High School, Ashley Register was uncertain about her career path, but after a friend’s suggestion to consider Sampson Community College, she sought guidance on a career path and how to apply. “I was encouraged after meeting with a counselor within Student Services at SCC as they offered guidance to identify my strengths,…
The Viking Voice | SCC 