NEWS
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12/05/2021
Heritage Celebration 2022 Postponed
Eastern Shore Community College would like to thank everyone for their continued interest in our Heritage Celebration which has been a staple on the Shore for over 20 years. We appreciate the dedicated attendance the event has enjoyed, and the ever-growing participation of our Shore artists, crafters, and organizations. Health considerations continue to be paramount with everything …
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11/30/2021
Adult Learners Succeed at Technology
Community Collaboration a Huge Success “Learning is a lifelong process” says Lynn Wadja, Adult Education Instructor at Eastern Shore Community College. Along with fellow instructor Judy Burr, Lynn is leading a group of adult learners twice a week in a Computer Basics Class and are seeing their student’s sense of accomplishment with modern computer technology. Eastern …
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11/30/2021
Doors Open to Technology Based Careers
Students Have Access to a Variety of Career Paths “Making our students marketable for the tech field” explains ESCC Professor Chevelle Mason, “is the goal of our Management with Information Technology Program”. As an Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Management at the college, she has been instrumental in designing programs that serve community need. Mason’s …
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11/15/2021
Students Helping Students
Assembling Thanksgiving Food Boxes for Students in Need As part of the One Door Success Program, ESCC students volunteered for the annual Thanksgiving service project, in partnership with Food Lion Exmore and a grant from Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. Members of Phi Theta Kappa, Chess Club, ACTS Club and Psychology Club along with Student …
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11/15/2021
ESCC Announces 2022 CDL Schedule
Student Funding Available Choose your future over your present with the CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) program at Your Eastern Shore Community College. ESCC students can earn their license and begin a career in a high demand, good paying occupation as a Class A Commercial Truck Driver. ESCC runs CDL classes every month. Students can attend full-time …
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11/05/2021
Barb Rang Honored at HireEd Conference
ESCC Fast Forward Coach Receives Chancellor’s Award Barb Rang was announced Friday, November 5, 2021, as the VCCS Chancellor’s Award Winner for Outstanding Achievement at this year’s HireEd Conference. Rang was selected for the honor from all of the nominations received from each college in the Virginia Community College System. The Hire Education Conference is …
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10/26/2021
ESCC Career Fair is November 3
For Current Students and Alumni The ESCC Career Fair will be held on campus at the Workforce Development Services Center on Wednesday, November 3, from 10:00a.m.-2:30p.m. The event is being offered to provide current students and alumni the opportunity to explore careers, listen to panel discussions, and network with potential employers. Event organizer Alfie Destro …
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10/24/2021
ESCC Celebrates 50 Years with Homecoming and Ribbon Cutting
Alumni, Former Employees, and Community Partners Attend Special Event An uncertain weather forecast couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of those attending the 50th Anniversary Homecoming and Ribbon Cutting Event at Eastern Shore Community College on Friday, October 22. The opportunity to finally make the new Academic Building official was combined with tours of the campus, demonstrations …
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10/23/2021
Medical Assisting Program Can Bring Goals Into Focus
“I want to be able to treat people like I would want to be treated when needing help,” said Liliana Rosa, a student in YOUR Eastern Shore Community College’s Medical Assisting (MA) Program. The MA program prepares individuals as multi-skilled healthcare workers in hospitals, physician offices, urgent care facilities, and nursing homes. It also serves …
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10/23/2021
ESCC’s RSVP Nurse Aide Program Changes Lives
Sometimes the answers to life’s challenges are as close as your local community college. The RSVP Nurse Aide Program has been an answer for many students. Not only does the program make completers eligible to become certified nursing assistants (CNA), but a program grant provides funding for tuition, books, and childcare. Also, students can …