The Hubble Telescope was launched into orbit. The World Wide Web was born. The Soviet Union was formally dissolved, and Seattle-based “Grunge” music dominated the airwaves. It was also the year the Coconino County Community College (now called Coconino Community College) opened its doors in rented space in a building on Fourth Street. The date was Aug. 26, to be exact. Nearly 1,000 people showed up that day to begin taking classes at the college, far exceeding the expectations of the faculty … [Read more...] about CCC Celebrates Three Decades of Putting Students First
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CCC is Open for Business this Fall
Local. Affordable. Quality Education. The marketing and public relations team at Coconino Community College decided on these words to describe the college, because they help paint a picture for every student we serve concerning what they can expect from us. “Local” refers to our dedication to serving the residents in the communities of Coconino County. In fact, the college vision for our new Strategic Plan states, “Shaping the future of Coconino County. Empowering Individuals. Inspiring … [Read more...] about CCC is Open for Business this Fall
Commercial Driver’s License Training Gets Rolling at CCC
Safety inspections. Figuring out 13 gears while double clutching. Backing a 53-foot trailer. All very important, among a host of other important skills, to successfully driving a semi, which is why a commercial driver’s license is required to operate one. Last month, Coconino Community College began offering a Commercial Driver’s License Training program for people interested in driving semis for a living. “CCC is so pleased to partner with HDS Trucking, Inc. and the Phoenix Truck … [Read more...] about Commercial Driver’s License Training Gets Rolling at CCC
Students Becoming Certified for Computer Support Jobs by Year’s End
The scenario is all too common: The computer isn’t working right. What’s wrong with it? The customer dials a number or submits a ticket via email. The line engages; the email is answered. “Support desk,” the voice says. “How may I help you?” Coconino Community College will begin offering the Google IT Support Professional Certificate beginning this summer, and the three-class program can be completed before the end of the year. “The students will get not only a certificate from CCC, … [Read more...] about Students Becoming Certified for Computer Support Jobs by Year’s End
Valuing People at Coconino Community College
The COVID-19 pandemic has hit families hard – emotionally and economically – locally and beyond. Many hard-working people in Coconino County and across the nation are scraping by, sometimes with more than one job. Many others are out of work or working in jobs that aren’t making ends meet. We are all dreaming about a better life for our families and our loved ones. I am here to remind everyone that we have a local resource that is ready to help: Coconino Community College. Community … [Read more...] about Valuing People at Coconino Community College
Valuing People at Coconino Community College
What a difference a year makes. Last spring semester, when classes began at Coconino Community College, students were busily passing through the halls of our campuses on their way to classes. Their attention was on their studies and on achieving their educational goals. Then, just before Spring Break, the world started to take notice of the virus that was making its way across the globe – COVID-19. The world went on lockdown to try to halt the spread of the virus. Safety measures were put … [Read more...] about Valuing People at Coconino Community College
CCC Receives Financial Excellence Award for 25th Year in a Row
Coconino Community College received recognition for its financial responsibility to the public by being awarded the Certificate of Achievement in Financial Reporting for its 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. The award is issued by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada. “Receiving this recognition for 25 years is an amazing accomplishment,” said CCC’s Executive Vice President Dr. Jami Van Ess. “First, I want to thank the District Governing Board … [Read more...] about CCC Receives Financial Excellence Award for 25th Year in a Row
White named CCC District Governing Board Chair
The Coconino Community College District Governing Board voted Wednesday to name Dr. Nathaniel White as its next Chair. “It has been a pleasure to work under the calm, steady leadership of Governing Board Chair Patty Garcia and with my dedicated Board members for the past several years,” White said. “It is an honor, and I look forward to being a part of the Governing Board and the CCC family as we optimistically move ahead in 2021.” White, who was voted into the position of Chair … [Read more...] about White named CCC District Governing Board Chair
CCC Beginning Automotive Program
The conversation is the same among auto dealerships locally and across the country: Where do we find trained technicians? “There’s a ridiculous shortage of technicians,” said Mimi Vessey, parts and service director for Findlay Honda of Flagstaff. Jacob Lundie, general manager for Findlay Honda, added, “We’re in meetings often, and we talk about, ‘where are we finding technicians?’” In order to fill a gap in trained automotive technicians locally and throughout the nation, Coconino … [Read more...] about CCC Beginning Automotive Program
CCC Responding to Industry Needs
Community colleges like CCC are poised to be nimble and quickly respond to industry needs. Here at CCC, we are dedicated to serving the local communities and our labor force by offering courses relevant to current career trends. Here are some highlights: The Arizona Commerce Authority announced an initiative with Amazon Web Services Inc. with a goal of training and certifying 5,000 students in Arizona for entry-level cloud computing careers in the next two years. CCC is joining … [Read more...] about CCC Responding to Industry Needs
