The smell of freshly-cut hardwood drifts through the lab and classroom space. A saw whines. Hammers bang. “Measure twice. Cut once.” More than 40 people, students of the construction trades, are busily work on projects in the space – building an Adirondack chair, a nightstand and installing a … [Read more...] about Del Webb Grants $1 Million to CCC Construction Program
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CCC: Coconino County’s Best-Kept Secret
I sometimes think that community colleges are one of Arizona’s best-kept secrets, and they shouldn’t be. According to a recent report in The Arizona Republic, more than two-thirds of new jobs in the state will require some sort of post-secondary education. Additionally, getting a post-secondary … [Read more...] about CCC: Coconino County’s Best-Kept Secret
CCC: A Place for the Learner in All of Us
I have always found that the beginning of each new academic semester brings with it a wonderful energy and excitement — and so it was with Coconino Community College on Monday, Aug. 26. Students were here bright and early to find their classrooms, and faculty and staff were at the door of the … [Read more...] about CCC: A Place for the Learner in All of Us
Putting Education to Work
We have been listening to our communities throughout Coconino County and the message is clear: We need education and training that leads to jobs and helps improve lives and communities. We are proud of the “Community” in the name of our College, and the mission that goes along with being part of the … [Read more...] about Putting Education to Work
Staying Competitive in IT
CCC graduate Evan Burris landed work in his field of information technology even before he finished his studies. “The first IT classes I ever took were the Cisco [computer networking] classes at Fourth Street, and they really sparked a fire in me and made me realize it was something I wanted to … [Read more...] about Staying Competitive in IT
CCC Supporting Community
The Coconino Community College Fourth Street campus is now being branded the Fourth Street Innovation Center to demonstrate CCC’s commitment to contemporary needs of career and technical education and to share innovative educational offerings on that campus. Additionally, the campus has a new … [Read more...] about CCC Supporting Community
NAU President Emeritus Dr. Eugene Hughes receives CCC Distinguished Service Award
Northern Arizona University President Emeritus Dr. Eugene Hughes has been selected as the 2016 recipient of the prestigious Distinguished Service Award at Coconino Community College. "Dr. Hughes' strong sense of service to the community and his steadfast belief in the power of education … [Read more...] about NAU President Emeritus Dr. Eugene Hughes receives CCC Distinguished Service Award
Coconino County Celebrating 125 Years
Every now and then it is good to pause, look back and reflect on how far we’ve come – as we did recently when we kicked off Coconino County’s 125th anniversary year of celebration. Last month, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors and the County Manager’s Office had a special presentation that … [Read more...] about Coconino County Celebrating 125 Years
Smith Begins CCC Presidency
Colleen A. Smith, Ph.D, the new permanent president of Coconino Community College, begins her tenure this month. Dr. Smith recently took the opportunity to answer a few questions about her new position in Flagstaff. What attracted you to the presidency of CCC? “Stories … [Read more...] about Smith Begins CCC Presidency
CCC Evaluating Options for the Future
A combination of state budget cuts, and limited revenue sources has prompted Coconino Community College's President Dr. Leah L. Bornstein to enlist community leaders to examine its finances and make recommendations to address the College future financial plans. The Citizens' Review Panel has been … [Read more...] about CCC Evaluating Options for the Future