January 29, 2010
For Immediate Release

Free Microsoft Training,
Certification Exam Vouchers Available

                SALISBURY, N.C. — Rowan-Cabarrus Community College announces vouchers for free Microsoft e-learning courses and certification exams are available now.

                 RCCC is participating in the "Elevate America-NC" program, an initiative of the Microsoft Corporation to provide on-line training courses and certification exams at no cost. Microsoft software certifications are a valuable asset for persons seeking to enhance their software skills and their resumes.

                 Microsoft advanced IT training vouchers are available for a variety of computer topics, such as SQL server, visual studio, visual basic, database fundamentals, hardware fundamentals and more. The IT training vouchers are good for one year but must be activated by Feb. 24.

                 Microsoft exam vouchers are available for certification in Office 2003 and 2007. Certification exams must be completed by Feb. 24. RCCC's Cabarrus Business and Technology Center in Concord is a certified testing center.

                 For more information, call RCCC at 704-216-3857, or send e-mail to elevateamerica@rowancabarrus.edu. Also see the Elevate America website at www.microsoft.com/ElevateAmerica.

                Opening its doors in 1963, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College (RCCC) is one of 58 colleges in the state-supported North Carolina Community College System. RCCC is a comprehensive, community-focused institution of higher learning, serving the residents of Rowan and Cabarrus counties at multiple campus locations and through on-line programs.

                 RCCC offers fully-accredited associate degree programs in more than 40 areas of study, including arts and sciences, business, information technology, health and public services, engineering technologies, and biotechnology. RCCC also offers accredited diploma and certificate programs focused on career training, continuing education and basic skills education. RCCC provides a strong foundation and transferable credits for students advancing to four-year colleges and universities and helps adults get the additional training they need to start or change careers.

                 RCCC provides more than 2,000 course offerings, serving a yearly overall enrollment of more than 20,000 students. In addition, RCCC provides the education and job-training programs needed to meet many of the workforce demands of the North Carolina Research Campus being developed in Kannapolis. For complete details, see the RCCC website at www.rowancabarrus.edu.