NEWS
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09/16/2016
Change In FAFSA Allows Earlier Applications
Changes are in effect with the 2017-2018 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Applicants can submit their FAFSA earlier. You can file your 2017-2018 FAFSA as early as Oct. 1, 2016, rather than beginning on Jan. 1, 2017. The earlier submission date will be a permanent change, enabling the completion and submission of FAFSA …
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09/14/2016
Chevelle Mason Assumes New Role in Computer Science/Business Management at ESCC
Category: Academics
Chevelle Mason’s success story continues to evolve as she has been appointed Computer Science/Business Management Faculty at ESCC this past August. Many may be familiar with Chevelle’s inspiring journey that progressed from being homeless with two children, to obtaining her Career Studies Certificate in Early Childhood Development. Along with serving in various capacities in Adult …
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09/08/2016
National Adult and Family Literacy Week September 26 – October 1
Category: Academics
The Adult Education Program and the Eastern Shore Literacy Council will be open at their location at the Eastern Shore Community College and will be available at Kiptopeke Elementary School on Tuesday, September 27th from 5:00-7:00 PM to celebrate National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week September 26th – October 1st which raises public awareness about the …
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09/08/2016
VCCS Reaches Out To Former ITT Tech Students
Category: Alumni
RICHMOND — Glenn DuBois, chancellor of Virginia’s Community Colleges, released the following statement this week to the former Virginia students of ITT Tech: “The announced closing of ITT Tech affects an estimated 2,500 students in Virginia. For them, this can be an especially emotional and confusing time. What it should not be, however, is a reason …
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09/05/2016
ESCC Learning Resource Center Announces “ESCC Reads!” Program
Category: Academics
The “ESCC Reads” Program is a 2016-2017 Reading Initiative that offers prizes for participation. 1. Register for the Challenge (All participants will be entered into a prize drawing and receive an incentive for registering, just stop by the LRC to claim your gift*!) 2. Read 10 books during the 2016-2017 academic year from the following categories: Read a …
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09/05/2016
ESCC Workforce Development Services Will Offer Pharmacy Tech and Hospitality Programs
Category: Academics
Workforce Development Services at Eastern Shore Community College echoes the Commonwealth’s focus on supporting economic growth and development and providing relevant short term workforce training to support the needs of our local businesses and industries. Customized training is offered for business, designed to prepare individuals for skilled employment in targeted industry sectors. WDS seeks to …
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09/03/2016
The Fall 2016 “Navigator” Is Available
Category: Academics, Students
Eastern Shore Community College and Workforce Development Services, proudly announce the arrival of the new Fall 2016 “Navigator”. The print edition is available at both the main building of ESCC, and at WDS, and details the classes offered under the Workforce Development Continuing Education program. The online edition will be available soon. Please call 757.789.7979 for more …
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08/31/2016
Fall CDL Classes Begin September 7th and 10th
Category: Academics
Eastern Shore Community College and CDS Tractor Trailer Training are once again collaborating on offering fall classes for Class “A” licenses. This program consists of classroom instruction and on-the-road training with professional instructors. CDS will provide professional training and job placement assistance to all students. The classroom portion will be held in the Workforce Development …
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08/27/2016
Information Session Scheduled For Registered Nursing Program
Category: Academics
Theresa G. Long, Program Manager and Assistant Professor for the TCC/ESCC Cooperative Nursing Program, has announced two information sessions for the Fall 2017 session. Attending one of these sessions is required of students interested in applying.Sessions will be held at 1:00pm and 5:30pm on Thursday, November 3, in Room 139 of the Workforce Development Services …
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08/19/2016
The Fall Semester Begins at ESCC
Eastern Shore Community College welcomed students to the beginning of fall classes Thursday August 18th. Saturday classes (“TAKE 13”) started on August 20th. As students settle in, Club Day and SGA Elections will be approaching, and also a student cookout on September 1st, in recognition of Hunger Action Month (admission is a donated canned food item). …