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Over the summer, Southwestern Community College and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians partnered to provide training to students interested in learning the trades.
2024-08-28

Over the summer, Southwestern Community College and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians partnered to provide training to students interested in learning the trades.

2023 Milestone winners included, from left: Megan Parker of Highlands, Sebastian Quigley of Maggie Valley, Lucia French of Cherokee, Betty Holt of Highlands and Codi Arsenault of Highlands. Submissions are now being accepted for the 2025 edition, which will be the 15th biennial art and literary review published by Southwestern Community College.
2024-08-26

The publication showcases creative expressions of local writers and visual artists.

Members of SCC’s first Dental Assisting class are pictured here with their instructors. Front row, from left: Instructor Kristy Lance, Kayla McEntire of Sylva, Nicole Toner of Whittier, Emily Pilkerton of Franklin, Diya Patel of Sylva, Ashley Lopez of Franklin and Abra Brooks, SCC’s Dental Hygiene Program Coordinator. Middle row, from left: SCC instructor Jeniffer Nicholson, Awee French of Dillsboro, Haley Henderson of Franklin, Kelle Williams of Robbinsville, and Kaylee Cornelius of Murphy. Back row: Madel
2024-08-23

Less than a year after starting their studies, the very first Dental Assisting students in SCC history earned their diplomas and are addressing the labor shortage in their chosen career field.

The N.C. State Employees’ Credit Union Foundation recently gave Southwestern Community College $18,000 to financially assist students who enroll in Workforce Continuing Education programs.
2024-08-22

The N.C. State Employees’ Credit Union Foundation recently gave Southwestern Community College $18,000 to financially assist students who enroll in Workforce Continuing Education programs.

Student seated outside Health Sciences Center
2025-08-07

It's not too late to start earning credit - or to add another class or two - this spring.

Don Tomas Health Sciences Center
2024-08-15

Features free health services and panel discussions featuring successful students and employers.

Nurse Aide student receives her pin during a ceremony.
2024-08-07

Limited seats available at both Jackson & Macon Campuses; scholarships are available.

Joyce Cooper is sworn in by Dr. Don Tomas
2024-08-06

During July 23 meeting, the board also elected officers.

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