BCC Recognizes Electrical Lineworker Graduates
Brunswick County’s exploding population requires infrastructure and a strong workforce. New business, industry, retail stores, homes and neighborhoods all require electricity. In response to this substantial growth, Brunswick Community College (BCC) established an Electrical Lineworker course in collaboration with Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation (BEMC). While this career path isn’t for everyone, it is for Javier … Read More
BCC Helps Graduate Realize Dream
Matthew Sattler dreamed of a career in the U.S. Air Force, but needed a plan to get him there. He enrolled in BCC’s GEAR Program, earned his GED, and got the the skills and training he needed to become a qualified recruit. He completed basic military training and is attending technical school in MS. He … Read More
Brunswick Interagency Program Recognized for Innovation
On Sept 24th, Brunswick Community College (Brunswick Interagency Program) was recognized as the 2021 winner of the North Carolina Community College Adult Educator’s Association Innovation Award. This award recognizes creativity, innovative program design, management practices, and excellent student services in continuing education. The award was based on the Project Search initiative, which creates employment opportunities … Read More
BCC Receives NC3 Award
At the 8th Annual Leadership Summit, which was hosted virtually this year, the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) presented 18 awards. Each year at NC3’s Annual Leadership Summit, awards are given to top-performing people and institutions in the NC3 Network for their leadership and innovation in career and technical education. This year’s Leadership Award … Read More
Brunswick Community College ranked #1 in US
For the second year in a row, SmartAsset selected Brunswick Community College as the Best Community College in America. Three metrics were used to conduct this study of 820 community colleges across the nation: graduation rate/transfer rate, student-to-faculty ratio, and cost of tuition and fees. This year marks the eighth year SmartAsset has conducted the … Read More
Brunswick Community College Awards 60 Workforce Credentials
On Saturday, May 15, Brunswick Community College (BCC) awarded 60 workforce credentials to students that completed the electrical pathway during the Spring 2021 semester. Students participated in electrical theory and hands-on training with equipment used in residential and commercial construction. Credentials included OSHA, Greenlee Conduit Bending, Greenlee Knockout, 3M Personal Protective Equipment, and Green Construction through the … Read More
C3 Grows With New Partner Schools
January 8, 2021 | C3 From North Carolina State UniversityNC State University is pleased to welcome Brunswick Community College and Richmond Community College as the newest partners in the university’s Community College Collaboration (C3). Through partnerships with 13 community colleges in our region, the C3 program reaches rural and underserved students who might otherwise think … Read More
BCC Celebrates McLamb Building with Rededication Ceremony
BOLIVIA, NC – Brunswick Community College held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, November 18th for the first permanent building on the main campus. During the rededication ceremony, members of Brunswick Community College honored the McLamb Family and celebrated the recently renovated WJ and Sibyl McLamb Building. Immediately following the dedication ceremony, small group tours were … Read More
