Thebaud T. Jeffers arrived in Gastonia as an educator in 1932, decades before Â鶹ÊÓƵ opened its doors. By the time of his passing in 1984 at the age of 75, Jeffers had become a trailblazer for both Gastonia and Â鶹ÊÓƵ. Today, Jeffers’ impact lives on through a recreation center in Gastonia bearing his […]
Get ready to Own your Momentum with a fun career exploration event later this month at our Dallas Campus. The Roadmap to CTE Careers event on Tuesday, February 25, can help you find your way to a high-wage, high-skill, high-demand career. Discover and explore the wide selection of Career and Technical Education programs in fields […]
National Apprenticeship Week’s 10th anniversary will begin on November 17, 2024. This milestone celebration spotlights apprenticeship programs across the country, including Gaston’s Apprenticeship 321 Program, which started in 2015. With 28 diverse pathways and 27 employer partners, Apprenticeship 321 has become a cornerstone of career development at Â鶹ÊÓƵ. Joy Morrow, the college’s Director of […]
Since late September, Â鶹ÊÓƵ employees and students have rallied to support those affected by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina. From collecting food to sorting and delivering supplies and raising funds for our partners, the commitment of our Rhinos has remained strong well into November. The College is currently spearheading two projects this month and […]
At Â鶹ÊÓƵ, we’re always looking for ways to make a positive impact on our community. Recently, a simple idea from one of our instructors has blossomed into a heartwarming success story that has done just that. It all started with an email. Andrea Gill, one of our dedicated instructors, wanted to spread the word […]
Veterans Day Celebrates Our Military Students The G.I. Bill, officially known as the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, has long been a gateway for U.S. military veterans to pursue higher education across the country. At Â鶹ÊÓƵ, this tradition began when the school opened in 1964 and continues today. Matthew Bivens, a Lincolnton native who […]
WSGE-FM 91.7, Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s radio station, lives up to its slogan “Your Independent Music Source” in more ways than one. This volunteer-driven station operates around the clock, offering a diverse mix of blues, beach/shag, soul, rock ‘n’ roll, Americana, and gospel, along with local public affairs programming. Later this year, WSGE will achieve a significant […]
This past May, Â鶹ÊÓƵ celebrated its first Textile Technology graduate since the program’s launch in 2021. Meet Kelly Moore: Trailblazer in Textile Education Kelly Moore, who returned to pursue her education after 30 years, has become Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s pioneer Textile Technology graduate. Her journey showcases the evolving face of textile manufacturing and the power […]
Gaston is joining in Healthcare Simulation Week (Sept. 16 to 20) by recognizing our Simulation Educator Donna Roupas and Simulation Technician Kevin Rowe. Both are veterans in the field and love sharing their experience and expertise with their students. Roupas has more than 20 years of nursing experience and has worked in a variety of […]
Students from Lincoln County School High Schools will have a new school-to-career pathway this Fall thanks to a new partnership between Â鶹ÊÓƵ, Lincoln County Schools, and Atrium Health Lincoln. The new Lincoln County Schools Health Academy is for high school juniors and seniors and is being offered at Gaston’s Lincoln Campus. This program starts […]
