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| Five graduating students in SCC’s human services technology program were honored in a Dec. 15 pinning ceremony at the Jackson Campus and are pictured here with their instructors. Front and center is program coordinator Sarah Altman. Center row, from left, are: Lori Clancy, clinical coordinator; Theresa Strickland of Warne in Clay County; Laurel Brown of Scaly Mountain in Macon County; Lynn Wade Bargeron of Cherokee in Swain County; Jessica Hall of Sylva in Jackson County; and Katie McGugan of Bryson City in Swain County. Back center is Ginger Smith of Balsam in Jackson County. |
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| Lynn Wade Bargeron of Cherokee was among students in SCC’s human services technology program honored in a Dec. 15 pinning ceremony at the Jackson Campus. |
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| Theresa Strickland of Warne in Clay County was among students in SCC’s human services technology program honored in a Dec. 15 pinning ceremony at the Jackson Campus. |
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| Ginger Smith (left) of Balsam and Jessica Hall of Sylva were among students in SCC’s human services technology program honored at a Dec. 15 pinning ceremony at the Jackson Campus. |
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| Laurel Brown of Scaly Mountain in Macon County was among students in SCC’s human services technology program honored at a Dec. 15 pinning ceremony at the Jackson Campus. |
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| Katie McGugan (left) of Bryson City and Lynn Wade Bargeron of Cherokee were among students in SCC’s human services technology program honored at a Dec. 15 pinning ceremony at the Jackson Campus. |
Six graduating students in Southwestern Community College’s human services technology program were honored on Dec. 15 with a pinning ceremony at the Jackson Campus.
The graduates were presented with pins by their instructors, and each received a stone as a reminder of how program coordinator Sarah Altman emphasizes stepping stones to exemplify personal growth.
The honorees were Lynn Wade Bargeron of Cherokee, Laurel Brown of Scaly Mountain, Jessica Hall of Sylva, Katie McGugan of Bryson City, Ginger Smith of Balsam and Theresa Strickland of Warne.
“I could not be more proud of this group,” Altman said. “Every one of them has gone above and beyond the requirements of this program, and I have no doubt they will all make great contributions to our communities in their future endeavors.”
The human services technology program prepares students for entry level positions with agencies that provide social, community and educational services.
Graduates can go on to pursue bachelor’s degrees in the field and ultimately work as counselors and therapists.
“This is a special group of graduates,” said Lori Clancy, the program’s clinical coordinator. “Each one has a gift to give our community as they continue to travel their path in helping others. I am so proud of each one as they have overcome so many obstacles to achieve their goals. I know they will change our world for the better!”
SCC’s program also has a concentration in substance abuse treatment, which prepares students to assist in addiction counseling. The substance abuse treatment degree prepares students to become Credentialed Substance Abuse Counselor – Interns with the N.C. Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board.
For more info about the human services technology program, visit www.southwesterncc.edu/health-sciences/human-services-technology.
Southwestern, which WalletHub ranks among the Top 10 community colleges in the nation, serves Jackson, Macon, Swain Counties and the Qualla Boundary. To learn more about SCC’s health sciences division and all the college’s programs, visit www.southwesterncc.edu or call 828.339.4000.
