I am proud that I have never missed a commencement in my 41 years of working for community college students. I was so disappointed that during the height of the pandemic we had to hold two of our ceremonies in a virtual format, and I am thrilled that we are all planning to be together in person for commencement 2022! I enjoy telling people in all the communities served by CCC that “the story of our college is the story of our students.” They arrive at CCC and before long, they are graduating … [Read more...] about Retiring CCC President Says She Will Miss Commencements
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CCC Students Gain Experience Building While Helping Habitat for Humanity
Circular saws whir and cut. Nail guns go “PSHHT!” Sawdust floats in the air. Safety glasses hang firmly in place, and all conversations are yelled. “Nail it there,” bellows Carrie Oakason over the noise. She’s a student in Coconino Community College’s Construction Technology Management program and is a project leader on the construction of panels for a new “Starter Home” for Habitat for Humanity of Northern Arizona. “I feel like I’m really lucky to have found CCC,” Oakason said. “The … [Read more...] about CCC Students Gain Experience Building While Helping Habitat for Humanity
CCC Governing Board Approves Tax Reset Measure
Thirty years ago, Coconino Community College was born. The birth was a two-step process: First, voters had to decide if they wanted to form a community college district; second, they had to decide to fund the district with property taxes. Both measures passed and CCC was created to serve the residents of Coconino County. However, that was not the end of the story - only the beginning. A challenge came about with the formation of the college that has grown as the college has grown over … [Read more...] about CCC Governing Board Approves Tax Reset Measure
Local Business Owner Teaches CCC Students Apartment Maintenance Skills
The Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician (CAMT) program at Coconino Community College prepares students by teaching them about performing maintenance tasks, locksmithing, OSHA 10, product repair, customer service and safety in the workplace. The CAMT program helps students refine their apartment maintenance skills and gets them ready for their future career. Not only do the CAMT program instructors teach students from textbooks but also from personal experience and real-life scenarios … [Read more...] about Local Business Owner Teaches CCC Students Apartment Maintenance Skills
Empowering the Native American Voice at CCC
Is it any wonder that people from all over the world draw, paint and shoot photographs of the natural beauty of Northern Arizona? Iron reds and oranges of sandstone contrast wonderfully with blue skies and green pine, juniper and sage. It is land that is rich in geological stories and steeped in a sacred importance to all of us who live here. Coconino Community College is located in the middle of the land’s magnificence. More than 20% of our students at the college are Native American, and … [Read more...] about Empowering the Native American Voice at CCC
CCC Celebrates Three Decades of Putting Students First
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
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
