RCCC News http://www.rowancabarrus.edu/news/ RCCC News (Press Releases and News Articles) Dreams within their reach(Charlotte Observer) http://www.rowancabarrus.edu/news/articles/observer/2010/02-04-10.pdf Their dreams seem simple. They want to drive a car, learn to use a computer and write their own name. RCCC Offers One-Day Electrical Contracto's Course http://www.rowancabarrus.edu/news/press_releases/2010/02-08-10.html Rowan-Cabarrus Community College (RCCC) is offering a one-day electrical contractor's course: "National Electrical Code Simplified." RCCC Offers Pharmacy Technician Course - Classes Start Feb. 22 http://www.rowancabarrus.edu/news/press_releases/2010/02-05-10.html Rowan-Cabarrus Community College (RCCC) will offer the pharmacy technician training program starting Feb. 22 and running through June 16. The class will meet 6 to 9 p.m., Mondays, on RCCC's South Campus, in Concord. Tuition is $175, plus textbooks and calculator costing approximately $150. RCCC sees increased enrollment(Independent Tribune) http://www.rowancabarrus.edu/news/articles/tribune/2010/02-03-10.pdf Enrollment is at an all-time high for the spring semester, said Carol Spalding, president of Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, at a board of trustees meeting at the Cabarrus Business and Technology Center last week. Free Microsoft Training, Certification Exam Vouchers Available http://www.rowancabarrus.edu/news/press_releases/2010/01-29-10.html Rowan-Cabarrus Community College announces vouchers for free Microsoft e-learning courses and certification exams are available now. RCCC Sets Record for Spring Semester Enrollment http://www.rowancabarrus.edu/news/press_releases/2010/01-28-10.html Rowan-Cabarrus Community College has more spring semester students than ever before - almost 7,000. RCCC seeks tobacco-free campuses (Independent Tribune) http://www.rowancabarrus.edu/news/articles/tribune/2010/01-27-10.pdf Rowan-Cabarrus Community College campuses will be tobacco-free, effective Aug. 1. RCCC Students Receive Rotary Scholarships http://www.rowancabarrus.edu/news/press_releases/2010/01-25-10.html Two Rowan-Cabarrus Community College students have received $1,000 scholarships from the Salisbury Rotary Club. Both students were recognized at today’s RCCC Board of Trustees meeting. New Web Site Promotes Local Vendors to NCRC http://www.rowancabarrus.edu/news/press_releases/2010/01-22-10.html Local small business owners have a new, free tool to promote their goods and services to potential customers at the North Carolina Research Campus (NCRC). Incentives help keep company, jobs in Charlotte area (WCND.com) http://www.rowancabarrus.edu/news/articles/wcnc_01-20-10.pdf Hundreds of new jobs and millions of dollars are on their way to Charlotte and Concord. It's a hopeful announcement for thousands of laid-off workers, but the news could have been very different. Early College High School provides Cabarrus students options (Independent Tribune) http://www.rowancabarrus.edu/news/articles/tribune/2010/01-17-10.pdf Before they stepped into their first classes with college students this week, the youth enrolled in the Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early College High School were feeling anxious. RCCC Faculty Member Writes Book on Public Speaking http://www.rowancabarrus.edu/news/press_releases/2010/01-20-10.html Cathy A. Cook, a communications instructor at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, has authored a book on public speaking. Cook is using the book in her public speaking classes this spring. Governor tries to refocus schools goals (Salisbury Post) http://www.rowancabarrus.edu/news/articles/post/2010/01-14_3-10.pdf Gov. Beverly Perdue said Wednesday the Core Lab on the N.C. Research Campus was an appropriate place to announce her education initiative aimed at improving student achievement and better preparing them for careers or college. RCCC announces addition of biotech, IT leaders (Salisbury Post) http://www.rowancabarrus.edu/news/articles/post/2010/01-14_2-10.pdf Rowan-Cabarrus Community College has hired a biotech faculty member and created a leadership position for technical services. Officials tour RCCC building at NCRC (Salisbury Post) http://www.rowancabarrus.edu/news/articles/post/2010/01-14-10.pdf Rowan-Cabarrus Community College's state-of-the-art training facility at the N.C. Research Campus is "community college holy ground," a state leader said Wednesday. Dr. Scott Ralls, president of the N.C. Community College System, toured the $26 million, three-story building set to open June 1. RCCC Announces Addition of Biotech, IT Leaders http://www.rowancabarrus.edu/news/press_releases/2010/01-11-10.html Rowan-Cabarrus Community College has added senior-level personnel in its Biotechnology and Technical Services departments. RCCC Offers Six Sigma Courses http://www.rowancabarrus.edu/news/press_releases/2010/01-07_3-10.html The Corporate and Professional Development Office at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is offering Six Sigma certification courses. RCCC Offering Classes On Latest Versions of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint http://www.rowancabarrus.edu/news/press_releases/2010/01-07_2-10.html The Office of Corporate and Professional Development at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is offering basic, intermediate and advanced courses in the latest versions of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. RCCC Course Shows Step-by-Step How to Start a Business http://www.rowancabarrus.edu/news/press_releases/2010/01-07-10.html The Small Business Center (SBC) at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is offering a course that gives entrepreneurs step-by-step instructions on how to start a small business.