[Clinton, N.C.] – During the week of March 10, Sampson Community College’s (SCC) Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) program visited the GFL Environmental – Sampson Landfill. This valuable hands-on experience is made possible through the ongoing partnership between SCC and GFL Environmental—who have collaborated on various efforts over the years. At the site, students had the…
Category: Workforce Development & Continuing Education
Gregory Poole Brings State-of-the-Art Simulation Trailer to SCC’s HEO Class
[Clinton, N.C.]– On Monday, March 17, students in Sampson Community College’s (SCC) Heavy Equipment Operator program experienced a high-tech training opportunity as Gregory Poole Equipment Company rolled onto campus with its state-of-the-art simulator trailer. The mobile training unit features two advanced CAT simulators capable of replicating the operation of up to seven types of heavy…
SCC Partners with T.A. Loving Company for Training
[Clinton, N.C.] – Sampson Community College’s (SCC) Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) program recently partnered with T.A. Loving Company of Goldsboro, N.C. to provide professional development training for their employees. Their collaboration is a testament to the high-quality operator training provided by SCC and desire to provide workforce training to meet industry demand. Ashley Grimes, Heavy…
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….
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
Prestage Farms Donates Livestock Trailer & Chute to SCC’s Truck Driver Training Program
[Clinton, N.C.]– Prestage Farms, a leading producer in the livestock industry, donated a livestock trailer and hog chute to Sampson Community College’s (SCC) Truck Driver Training program in early May 2024. This generous contribution aims to enhance the educational resources available to students and better prepare them for a successful career in livestock transportation. The…
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)….
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