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RichmondCC student finds his career plan in machining program
HAMLET — Many students who begin their studies at Richmond Community College do not have a clear picture of their future, but because the College offers a wide array of courses and programs, it doesn’t take long for someone to figure out his or her career path.
RichmondCC prepares industrial mechanics for workforce in 16 weeks
HAMLET — Announcements of new jobs, promotions and new opportunities were again the highlight of a ceremony recognizing Richmond Community College’s second batch of graduates from the College’s workforce training Industrial Mechanics program on Friday, Dec. 18.
Hunting club establishes RichmondCC lineman award for the Late Joey Keane
HAMLET — Richmond Community College graduated its largest Electric Lineman class on Dec. 3 with 22 students heading into the workforce, but the ceremony was bittersweet for this particular class. Back in October, lineman instructor Joey Keane passed away from health complications.
Career pathways set up for Richmond County students to enter workforce
ROCKINGHAM — When Zac Sharpe landed a job with the Aberdeen Fire Department, he met a goal set by Richmond County educators involved in the Career and Technical Education program.
Labor commissioner debate exposes differences on state reopening
RALEIGH — Reopening the economy during COVID-19 is a hotly contested issue in the race for N.C. Commissioner of Labor.
North Carolina receives federal COVID-19 employment and training grant
RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has announced that North Carolina has received a $6 million federal grant to support jobs and workforce training to help address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Richmond Senior High School students attend SkillsUSA Conference
ROCKINGHAM — Students from Richmond Senior High School recently participated in the 2019 SkillsUSA North Carolina State Leadership Workshop at Camp Dixie, Fayetteville, North Carolina.