NEWS
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10/01/2019
ESCC Welcomes New VP of Academics, Workforce and Student Programs
Dr. Patrick Tompkins has accepted the position of Vice President for Academics, Workforce and Student Programs at Eastern Shore Community College in Melfa. Tompkins most recently has overseen the Historic Triangle Campus of Thomas Nelson Community College in Williamsburg, Virginia as Provost. Dr. Tompkins’ graduate degrees are from Old Dominion University, Virginia Commonwealth University, and …
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09/16/2019
ESCC Included in ODU Transfer Partnership Agreement with Regional Community Colleges
From left: Gregory T. DeCinque, interim president of Tidewater Community College; John T. Dever, president of Thomas Nelson CC; James M. Shaeffer, president of Eastern Shore CC; Daniel W. Lufkin, president of Paul D. Camp CC; and John R. Broderick, president of ODU sign the agreement at Broderick Dining Commons. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU By Joe …
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09/13/2019
ESCC Announces New Business Development Coordinator
Eastern Shore Community College announces the hiring of Brian Scott Hall as the Business Development Coordinator for Workforce and Economic Development. Hall has 23 years of experience of economic and workforce development. Over his years in the field, Hall has developed a broad understanding of the economic development profession both locally, statewide, nationally and internationally. …
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09/13/2019
ESCC Foundation Announces 2019 Golf Tournament
On Friday, October 4, the Eastern Shore Community College Foundation will host the 31st Annual H.B. Rew, Jr. Golf tournament to benefit the ESCC Foundation. The tournament will be held at Eastern Shore Yacht and Country Club. The format is Captain’s Choice and tee time is at 1:00 with a shotgun start. Lunch will be …
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09/09/2019
ESCC Workforce Hosts Coast Guard Oil Spill Exercise
The U.S. Coast Guard is utilizing the rear parking area at ESCC Workforce Development Services this Tuesday, September 10 through Thursday, September 12th. This will be a multi-agency exercise based on a coastal oil spill scenario. An open house will be held for the public and all interested, on Tuesday, September 12th beginning at 10:00am …
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08/15/2019
2019 ESCC Interns Conclude 12 Week Program at MARS
The 2019 Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport (MARS) internships for Eastern Shore Community College students concluded August 8 at the Space Flight Facility with capstone presentations from Tanner Doughty, Electronics; Hunter Annese, Electronics; Trevor Hill, Electronics; and Shannon Seward, Welding. The MARS internships are offered to college students from around the country starting their senior year in …
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08/13/2019
Pinnings Held For Medical Assisting and Practical Nursing Programs
Pinning Ceremonies for the Medical Assisting and Practical Nursing Programs were held on Thursday, August 8, and Friday August 9, respectively. Both events were held in the Great Hall of Workforce Development Services on campus at ESCC in Melfa. Congratulations graduates.
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08/01/2019
Dr. Shaeffer Interviewed On WESR “Shore Talk”
ESCC President Dr. Jim Shaeffer was featured on “Shore Talk” Wednesday, July 31st, on WESR-FM. Show host Will Russell got the details on how Dr. Shaeffer arrived on the Eastern Shore and about his vision for the future of ESCC. The streaming audio is available here:
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07/31/2019
The Fall 2019 Navigator Is Available
The new Fall 2019 Navigator from ESCC Workforce Development Services is now available online. This edition profiles the many offerings for the second half of 2019 at Workforce Development complete with details on courses and registration. The edition is also available in hard copy at both ESCC from Student Services, and from the reception area …
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07/25/2019
Virginia’s Community Colleges investment expands training opportunities for job seekers
(RICHMOND) – July 25, 2019 – Virginia’s Community Colleges are making additional investments in their successful FastForward Virginia workforce training programs to help more Virginians earn workforce credentials for new careers and better provide for themselves and their family. The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) has directed $2.75 million in FastForward Workforce Training Grants …