[Clinton, N.C.] – Yaquelin Alvarado Antunez, known as Jackie, is a former graduate of Sampson Early College High School (SECHS) who recently transferred to Furman University in South Carolina upon earning her Associate of Arts & Associate of Science degrees. Recently, Antunez had the opportunity to reconnect with SCC members by attending the Hispanic Association…
Category: Student Success
SCC’s CCR Program Earns Top 10 Rankings Statewide
[Clinton, N.C.] – With the completion of state and federal reporting, in October 2024, Sampson Community College (SCC) was recognized among the top 5 College & Career Readiness (CCR) programs in North Carolina for the highest number of high-school equivalency (HSE) graduates and post-test rate. SCC also ranked in the top 10 for measurable skill…
Local Golfers Raise Funds for Scholarships at Sampson Classic
[Clinton, N.C.] – On Friday, November 1, the Sampson Community College (SCC) Foundation held its 22nd annual Sampson Classic Golf tournament at Lakewood Country Club. The event brings local sportsmen and businesses together to raise funds and support for student scholarships, staff and faculty development, and other campus programs at SCC. Created in honor of…
SCC Foundation Hosts ‘Iconic’ Campus Drive
[Clinton, N.C.] – Celebrating thirty-eight years of 100% participation from all full-time faculty & staff, the Sampson Community College (SCC) Foundation recently held its annual Campus Drive event— an employee fundraiser launching the Foundation’s new giving year. This October, hires dressed to the theme of ‘Music Icons,’ uniting to donate and pledge support for student…
SCC’s Heavy Equipment Program Partners with GFL for 3-Day Training
[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…
SCC Nursing Program Enhances Training for Psych Rotation
[Clinton, N.C.]– Sampson Community College’s (SCC) Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program is enhancing hands-on learning by using live actors in psychiatric nursing simulations. Students engage with a live actor portraying a patient, simulating real-world scenarios in a controlled setting. Megan Callahan, Simulation Coordinator, aims to create “immersive, hands-on learning experiences that push students to think…
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…
Viking Spotlight: Maria Contreras Earns Student Ambassador Scholarship
[Clinton, N.C.] – Each year, the Sampson Community College (SCC) Foundation selects eligible students to participate in the College’s Ambassador Scholarship Program. For the 2024-2025 academic year, four students were chosen to serve as Student Ambassadors, one of them being Maria Contreras, an Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) student at SCC. Established in 2010 by the…
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 ADN Program Achieves 100% on NCLEX, Graduates Largest Class in History
[Clinton, N.C.] – Sampson Community College (SCC) is proud to announce that its Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program received a 100% pass rate on the 2024 National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN). Totaling the largest class in program history, all 58 Spring graduates are now able to begin practice as entry-level nurses. The ADN curriculum at…
Viking Spotlight: Angela Corbett Thrives in WBL
[Clinton, N.C.]— Angela Corbett is an Associate in General Occupational Technology (GOT) student at Sampson Community College (SCC) who also participates in the College’s Work-Based Learning (WBL) program— returning to school while balancing full-time work, motherhood, and college courses. A 1985 graduate of Dunn High School, Corbett decided to pursue higher education at SCC in…
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…
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