Registration opens for late-start classes

It is not too late to enroll in Fall 2015 classes at BCCC. Registration opens Monday, Sept. 14 for 20 Late Start classes offered in an eight-week format.

Available late-start classes encompass a variety of subjects including math, art, psychology, religion, education, business, criminal justice and more. These classes will begin Oct. 14 and end Dec. 18. Current students interested in Late Start classes should speak with their advisor; new students interested in enrolling should contact Kimberly Jackson, Director of Counseling, at 252-940-6252 or Kimberly.Jackson@BeaufortCCC.edu.

Microsoft Office Boot Camps begin Monday

Microsoft Core and Expert Certification Exam Boot Camps prepare students to earn valuable software certifications that can help business employees earn an increased wage. Courses include Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Access. The first course, Microsoft Word 2013 Core Certification Exam Boot Camp, will be held on Monday, Sept. 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Building 8, Room 822. For more information contact Justin Rose, 252-940-6262, Justin.Rose@BeaufortCCC.edu.

 

Upcoming Personal Enrichment classes

Several classes in the categories of Photography and Technology Applications will be offered this fall by the Division of Continuing Education at Beaufort County Community College. All classes will be held on the BCCC campus. The schedule is as follows:

Your DSLR Camera and You, 6-8 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17/19 and Oct. 8/10. This two-session class meets on Thursday evening to acquaint students with all the buttons on their cameras and how to use them. A Saturday morning field session in Washington’s Historic District will include hands-on instruction in composition. Later, in the classroom, the morning’s images will be shared and reviewed. Registration fee is $70.

Better Photos with your Point-and-Shoot Camera, 6-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 29. Lean the basic functions, auto and scene modes, exposure and composition. Registration fee is $30.

Taking Your Very Best Holiday Photos, 6-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 10. Students will learn from photography instructor Jamie Konarski Davidson about how to get the most from holiday photos, including camera functions and composition. Registration fee is $30.

Shutterfly Workshop, 6-8 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday, Oct. 27/29. Shutterfly is an app that allows users to turn their own photos into calendars, mugs, collages, memory books and more. Registration fee is $30.

Avoiding Identity Theft, 9-11:30 a.m., Monday, Sept. 14; or 6-8:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 17. Wes Jones of State Employees Credit Union and Tech Instructor Josh Stanly will teach students to use their devices safely in order to avoid identity theft. Registration fee is $15.

Android Workshop, 6-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 22. Students will learn to get the most from their Android phones and tablets, including apps, settings and features. Registration fee is $15.

iPhone/iPad Workshop, 9-11:30 a.m., Monday, Sept. 28; or 6-8:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 1. Students will learn tips and tricks to become more comfortable using their Apple devices. Registration fee is $15.

There’s an APP for That, 9-11:30 a.m., Monday, Oct. 12; or 6-8:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 15. This course will cover applications from the common — like email, photos and ringtones — to the obscure. Registration fee is $15.

Android en Español, 9-11:30 a.m., Sabado, Sept. 19. Traiga su propio telefono Android o tableta para esta divertida y informativa secion. Cuota de inscripción es de $15.

iPhone/iPad en Español, 9-11:30, Sabado, Oct. 24. Traiga su propio telefono y pase tiempo aprendiendo como usar y disfrutar mejor su iPad o iPhone. Cuota de inscripción es de $15.

 

NCWorks hosts Meet-and-Greet

The NCWorks Career Center, located at 1385 John Small Ave. in Washington, will host a Meet-and-Greet with refreshments at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16.

“This is an opportunity for people who are interested and participants who are enrolled to meet the new staff and learn about the services we provide,” says Adult Dislocated Worker Specialist Heather Collins.

Collins, along with Youth Program Specialist Mario Satterthwaite, administers programs through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) that are aimed at helping people obtain the training and education they need to successfully enter or re-enter the workforce.

“We want to focus not just on finding jobs, but on building careers,” says Satterthwaite.

Participants in the programs also have access to integrated services such as transportation and childcare to help make sure they can successfully complete their education or on-the-job training.

For more information call Collins at 252-974-1820 or Satterthwaite at 252-974-1809.

 

Scholarship recipients announced

The Beaufort County Community College Foundation has announced its scholarship recipients for the Fall 2015 semester. These scholarships are made possible by generous donors in the community, and they support educational opportunities for students who will become productive members of the community — tomorrow’s nurses, technicians, teachers, first responders, and more.

The BCCC Foundation has awarded 68 scholarships totaling $59,720. Scholarship recipients for Fall 2015 include:

 

Donald and Janet Bellew Scholarship

Wanda A. Sims of Washington is the recipient of the Donald and Janet Bellew Scholarship. A cook at Travel Store #5 and an event specialist at Wal-Mart, she is seeking a degree in Human Services and plans to transfer to a four-year university to pursue a bachelor’s degree.

The Bellew Endowment was established in 2005; Donald Bellew had obtained his higher education and wanted to make it easier for other night students to do the same.

 

Jody Parrish Scholarship

Gladys Warren of Washington is the recipient of the Jody Parrish Scholarship. Warren is a student in the Early Childhood program and plans to seek a job in the childcare field to gain experience before starting her own business.

Margaret “Margie” Holder established this endowment in 2012 to memorialize her son, Jody. Holder was an early childhood instructor at BCCC and at times raised funds to help her students.

 

Washington Woman’s Club Scholarship

Tayloe Memorial Scholarship

Shannon Pake of Washington is the recipient of the Washington Woman’s Club Scholarship and the Tayloe Memorial Scholarship. The mother of three boys, she is working toward her Associate Degree Nursing and plans to work locally while pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

The Washington Woman’s Club established its endowment in 1999, providing an annual scholarship to a second-year nursing student residing in Beaufort County who is willing to work in the county for at least a year after graduating.

The Tayloe Memorial Scholarship Endowment was established by Mrs. Sam Tim “Tay” Carter in memory of Dr. David Thomas Tayloe and supports scholarships for students in medical programs at BCCC.

 

BCCC Trustee Scholarship

Sierra Hansley of Washington is the recipient of the BCCC Trustee Scholarship. She is currently a nurse aide at Vidant Beaufort and is seeking her Associate Degree Nursing. She plans to continue working while furthering her education and hopes to eventually earn her Ph.D.

The BCCC Board of Trustees established its endowment in 1996 to generate an annual scholarship for a full-time student in a curriculum program who demonstrates financial need and leadership ability, and who maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

 

Archbell / Wilkinson Scholarship

Denise “Denny” G. Bolafka of Washington is the recipient of the Archbell/Wilkinson Scholarship. She works as a habilitation tech with Pinnacle Homecare Inc. and is enrolled in the Early Childhood Education program. She would like to work for Easter Seals or possibly open her own center for special needs children.

Established in 1990 by Mr. John A. Wilkinson in memory of his uncle, Mr. J.E. Archbell, this endowment is now used to fund the BCCC Ambassador program, FFA scholarships, staff and faculty excellence awards, and continuing education tuition for faculty.

 

Tayloe Memorial Scholarship

Tammie Lawrence of Washington is the recipient of the Tayloe Memorial Scholarship. A nurse aide at Vidant Beaufort, she is pursuing her Associate Degree Nursing and plans to continue to work toward a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

The Tayloe Memorial Scholarship Endowment was established by Mrs. Sam Tim “Tay” Carter in memory of Dr. David Thomas Tayloe and supports scholarships for students in medical programs at BCCC.

 

Grey and Jarl Bowers Scholarship

Christine LeCompte of Washington is the recipient of the Grey and Jarl Bowers Scholarship. With certifications as an EMT, nurse aide and substitute teacher, she is pursuing an Associate of Arts degree and would like to transfer to ECU for a degree in Education.

Grey Worley Bowers was a native of Pink Hill, and Jarl E. Bowers was a native of Washington. They were active members of civic and social organizations in Washington. In addition to the scholarship endowment, their charitable contributions included bequests to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and the George H. and Laura E. Brown Library.

To learn more about the numerous scholarships available through the BCCC Foundation, call 252-940-6218 or visit http://www.beaufortccc.edu/founda/fndhome.htm. For more information on establishing a memorial or honorary scholarship, contact Foundation Director Serena Sullivan at 252-940-6326.