NEWS
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04/14/2017
Community College Month: Dual Enrollment Success
Category: Academics
The second of four Community College Month Features There are a number of benefits to dual-enrollment programs. Earning college credit while still in high school sounds like a dream for many students. Not only do these programs introduce students to the rigors of college coursework early, but recent studies have shown that students who participate …
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04/13/2017
The “Queen of Katwe” Visits ESCC With Chess Exhibition, Movie, and Lecture
THE QUEEN OF KATWE VISITS THE EASTERN SHORE OF VIRGINIA “Realize the power of chess in life skills and character development” Lecture and Chess Exhibition at Eastern Shore Community College Saturday, April 22, 2017 The two main characters of the 2012 book and 2016 film Queen of Katwe – Robert Katende and Phiona Mutesi – …
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04/06/2017
April Is Community College Month
Category: College
April is Community College Month, and Eastern Shore Community College is sharing some features that will not only provide helpful information on what is currently offered, but exciting updates on what is coming in the near future. These will be available here, on our Facebook page, and in our local papers. With registration for Summer and …
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03/20/2017
Phi Theta Kappa Attends 2017 Regional Convention
Category: Students
The Eastern Shore Community College Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa recently attended the Virginia/West Virginia Regional Conference in Richmond and collected an impressive number of honors. First place awards were received for Fundraising, Distinguished Chapter Member (Crystal Roughton), and Honors in Action Theme 5. Second place awards included College Project (Transfer Fair) and Distinguished Chapter …
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03/09/2017
Interview Offers Details on Applying for Practical Nursing Program
Category: Academics
View Interview with ESCC Director of Practical Nursing Program Linda Pruitt video on Youtube
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03/07/2017
Regional Job Fair Is Wednesday April 5th at ESCC Workforce Development
Category: Community, Students
Every career begins with a job, and on Wednesday April 5th, Eastern Shore Community College will help provide that next step with the Accomack-Northampton Regional Job Fair from 9am-1pm at the Workforce Development Center in Melfa. Presented in partnership with the Eastern Shore of Virginia Chamber of Commerce, the Northampton County and Chincoteague Chambers, and …
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02/16/2017
ESCC Student Works Towards Her Dream to Teach
Category: Students
(Written By William McCarter) Dreams can come true. But they take courage, hard work, support, and finally a place for it all to begin. Deborah Eder understands this elusive truth very well. She worked for 20 years as a cook and manager in a local business, but there was no real opportunity to grow or …
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02/16/2017
Exhibitor Applications Available For April 5th Regional Job Fair
Category: Community, Students
Eastern Shore Community College is collaborating with the Eastern Shore of Virginia Chamber of Commerce, the Virginia Employment Commission, and the Northampton County and Chincoteague Chambers of Commerce, in presenting the 2017 Accomack-Northampton Regional Job Fair. Supporting the theme that “every career begins with a job”, the event brings together a variety of employers with …
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01/26/2017
Accomack County Schools and ESCC Workforce Conduct Workshop
Category: Community
Tuesday, January 31st, all Career and Technical Education Teachers, Guidance Counselors, and Advisory Committee Members from Accomack County Public Schools, convened at Workforce Development Services at ESCC for a CTE Professional Development Workshop. The session was facilitated by Ms. Tamara Sterling, CTE Coordinator/Director of Secondary Schools, and Mr. Curtis Taylor, CTE Instructor at Badger South, …
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01/25/2017
New Class Dates and Sequence for Hospitality Readiness Course
Category: Academics
In partnership with the Blarney Stone Pub and Island House Restaurant, Eastern Shore Community College and Workforce Development Services, is proud to announce its new Hospitality Readiness program is set to begin on February 13, 2017. The Hospitality Readiness Certificate at Eastern Shore Community College is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and skill set to …