Lifeworks Summer 2013

HAYWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE

SUMMER 2013 VOLUME 3 NO. 1

Where There is a Will, There is a Way

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Why HCC? PAGE 3

Mobile Equipment Maintenance and Repair PAGE 6

A Passion for Growing PAGE 4 Quick Response to Industry Needs PAGE 12

Questions about the HCC programs and services described in this publication should be directed to Student Development Services at 828.627.4500. Comments or questions about the publication itself can be directed to the HCC Marketing and Communications Office at 828.627.4521.

Editor............................................................................Debra M. Davis Director, HCC Marketing and Communications

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Assistant Editor ..............................................................Diana Conard Marketing and Communications Technician Cover Photography ......................................................Debra M. Davis

VISIT HCC ON THE WEB AT WWW.HAYWOOD.EDU Haywood Community College Board of Trustees Bill Barker Charles Boyd Brian Briggs Mary Ann Enloe Patsy Dowling Richard Lanning Peggy Melville Robert Morris Patsy Rogers Steve Sorrells Susan Sorrells Bill Yarborough Student Government President

Executive Council Dr. William Aiken, Interim President Debra Davis, Director of Marketing and Communications Karen Denney, Vice President of Business Operations Bill Dechant, Director of Campus Development Dr. Laura Leatherwood, Vice President of Student and Workforce Development Dr. Marlowe Mager, Coordinator of Research and Institutional Effectiveness Sherri Myers, Executive Director of Institutional Advancement Dr. Buddy Tignor, Vice President of Academics

Haywood Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. SACS information: address: 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; telephone number: 404.679.4501; fax: 404.679.4558; web address: www.sacscoc.org. Inquiries to the Commission should relate only to the accreditation status of the institution.

LifeWorks is published by Haywood Community College. HCC is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, or handicap. The college is located at 185 Freedlander Drive in Clyde, North Carolina 28721.

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Why Choose HCC? A Passion for Growing Mobile Equipment Maintenance and Repair Noteworthy Facts Where There is a Will, There is a Way High Tech and in High Demand Hanging out at the High Tech A Quick Response to Industry Needs

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HCC Programs: A Quick Look

On the cover:

Melody Chandler, 2013 Academic Excellence Award Winner, juggled the responsibilities of being a mother and wife while attending HCC. A recent graduate, she is now a student at Western Carolina University pursuing a teaching degree.

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Why Choose 10 GOOD REASONS TO SAY “YES, HCC IS THE CHOICE FOR ME!” • Flexible scheduling. You can take courses to fit your schedule. Choose from traditional face-to-face classes, online classes, or a combination of both. Many programs have evening as well as day options.

HCC?

• Affordable. Low tuition — why pay more to get an excellent education? HCC is the best value around.

• Small class sizes. Students get one-on-one attention.

Instructors will get to know you. And they care.

• Choices. More than 50 programs of study to choose from.

Wide range of programs from accounting, college transfer, or early childhood, to healthcare business informatics, networking technology, and welding, there’s a perfect fit for everyone.

Unique programs such as fish and wildlife, forestry, and professional crafts draw students from not only North Carolina, but all over the United States.

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• Helpful staff and instructors. The Teaching and Learning Center offers drop-in math, grammar, and writing labs led by faculty. Students may also attend workshops such as study skills, time management, or learning styles. In addition, the TLC offers peer and online tutoring. The Counseling Office offers academic, admission, career, college transfer, and personal counseling, as well as disability services.

• Student Clubs. Choose from more than 20 clubs to get involved, have fun, and learn leadership skills. Doesn’t look bad on a resume either!

• Student Aid. Financial Aid, Scholarship, Grants-Don’t let money be the barrier between you and your education. More than 160 HCC students received scholarships this past academic year. And 1,398 students received a Pell Grant totaling $4,566,192.

• Hands-on experience. HCC students learn by doing.

• Close to home. You don’t have to travel far to get an awesome education.

• A welcoming campus environment. The beautiful natural setting makes HCC a great place to learn and hang out.

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A Passion for Growing oddy Ray’s passion for growing plants stems all the way back to childhood. She remembers working with both her grandmothers in ower beds and gardens. She would do the work for money to buy supplies for her horse, but while earning those funds, she learned to appreciate growing things and another seed was planted besides what was put in the ground.

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Roddy pruned this Bonsai Juniper Tree during her first year at Lake Junaluska. The tree is estimated to be between 80 and 85 years old.

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Lending a “green thumb” to serve the community “SOME PEOPLE HAVE A TALENT TO DO THINGS THAT NOT ONLY BENEFIT THEIR WORKPLACE BUT ALSO TO BRING BEAUTY AND HONOR TO THEIR COMMUNITY.”

HCC Horticulture students continuously sharpen their skills by lending their hand to local community service projects.

Here’s what they’ve been doing lately: • Members of the landscape management installed plants at Long's Chapel Day Care Center. In the fall, a new group of students will complete the landscape by adding some tree stumps for the children to climb on.

— Donna Trull, Haywood Vocational Opportunities

This seed grew into a passion that has served Roddy well for a rewarding career. Roddy is the Grounds and Landscape Manager at Lake Junaluska Assembly, a place well-known for its beauty. Today, thousands of visitors from all over the world visit Lake Junaluska yearly and enjoy the results of her landscaping team’s hard work.

But before that, Roddy continued her enjoyment with growing things at Tuscola High School where she worked in the greenhouse as a student. This cemented her desire to have a career in the field. Roddy enrolled at Haywood Community College in the horticulture program after graduating from high school and completed the program in 1977.

From there, she started her own business, where she operated Green Hill Greenery Nursery in Rutherford County. When she moved back to Haywood County, she sold the business and gained more experience in the field by working at Zeb’s Bloomers, Waynesville Country Club, and with the Downtown Waynesville Association.

Then began her career at Lake Junaluska, where she has remained for more than 20 years. At the lake, Roddy and her team grow all the annuals and perennials that are used in the landscaping and manage the Rose Walk and other gardens on the grounds.

Lake Junaluska’s Rose Walk was featured in the American Rose Annual 2003. An excerpt from this article says, “A major key to the success of the Rose Walk is the tireless effort expended by Roddy, who truly loves roses and tends them with faithful consistency.” The rose garden features about 150 varieties that are pruned each week during season.

The most recent creation at the lake is a Biblical Garden to open this summer. It features plants that are mentioned in the Bible such as figs and pomegranates. This garden has been a few years in the making.

When completed, each Biblical plant will have a Bible reference inscribed with it.

In 2011, Haywood Vocational Opportunities presented Roddy with the Marketing Association for Rehabilitation Centers Award.

Donna Trull, Employment Specialist for Haywood Vocational Opportunities, says, “Roddy is most cooperative in hiring and working with employees with disabilities and disadvantages. Roddy is very accommodating to employees with disabilities as her kindness and compassion shows. Her willingness to work and teach these skills to others with such a caring heart and gentle spirit is a true asset and testament of outstanding leadership to both her community and to the workplace.”

According to Roddy, it is especially fulfilling to work with people with disabilities because she enjoys their eagerness to learn. “When they create something, they take ownership of it,” she explains. “When they see a plant grow, it just draws them out.”

Roddy was selected for HCC’s Outstanding Alumni Award for 2013. The award is presented to a graduate who has attained distinction and success in his or her career field or through community service.

“Some people have a talent to do things that not only benefit their workplace but also to bring beauty and honor to their community,” says Trull.

A stroll around Lake Junaluska confirms this for Roddy from visitors and residents alike.

• Traveled to the Brian Center in Waynesville to distribute poinsettias grown in the school's greenhouse. Forty or so plants were placed throughout the facility to help brighten up the holidays for the residents.

• Students designed and installed landscape at Haywood Public Transit’s new facility. Students from the Landscape Design class designed the plans and Soils and Fertilizers class members did the installation.

• Horticulture club members worked on a landscaping project at Long’s Chapel United Methodist Church in nearby Lake Junaluska.

This work involved the HCC Horticulture student Megan Riley helps install plants at the new Haywood removal of selected plants Public Transit Facility. HCC students also planned the design of the landscape. in preparation for spring planting. Students in the Landscape Management course performed a site evaluation of the property, removed additional plants and installed appropriate new plant material.

• Several members of the horticulture club visited Silver Bluff Retirement Center to replace, re-pot, and spruce up their plant conservatory. Many of the donated plants were propagated and grown by horticulture students over the last academic school year. This is an annual activity for the club.

Work in progress: • Students will be planting the landscaping for the Haywood County Courthouse’s new design.

• Students are growing vegetables, flowers, and landscape plants that have no ties to genetically modified seeds for the Swag Mountaintop Inn.

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New Name.

New Options.

Mobile Equipment Maintenance and Repair

AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY ROUTE: • Students will have the option of an associate degree, diploma, or certificates in Mobile Equipment and Repair, Basic, Alternative Fuel Transportation Technology, or Diesel.

• Students are prepared to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles.

hanges are coming to Haywood Community College’s Automotive Department. And they are coming quick! Starting fall semester, the Mobile Equipment Maintenance and Repair Program will combine what was previously known as Automotive Systems and Collision Repair programs.

What does this mean for students? It means that all new students will have required technical core classes in the first and second semester. They will also receive a certificate after the second semester. At that point, students then select a program major of Automotive Systems Technology or Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology for their third and fourth semester towards an Associate degree.

What doesn’t change is the quality of instruction and hands-on experience that students will receive on up-to-date equipment that most modern automotive facilities use every day. Another thing that will remain the same is that jobs in this field will always be in demand. People still rely daily on their vehicles and these vehicles will always need maintenance. Even with the best of circumstances, accidents will happen. Graduates of HCC’s Mobile Equipment Maintenance and Repair Program will be fully trained and on the job to take care of these vehicles.

At HCC, students will get the top training in diverse technologies for this dynamic and challenging career. At the completion of the Mobile Equipment Maintenance and Repair Program, graduates should be prepared to take professional licensure exams.

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• Students will receive instruction in brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air conditioning systems.

COLLISION REPAIR AND REFINISHING TECHNOLOGY ROUTE: • Students will have the option of an associate degree, diploma, or certificates in Mobile Equipment Maintenance Repair, Basic, or Intermediate.

• Students gain the skills to repair, reconstruct and finish automobile bodies, fenders, and external features.

• Students receive instruction in structure analysis, damage repair, non-structural analysis, mechanical and electrical components, plastics and adhesives, painting and refinishing techniques, and damage analysis and estimating.

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Noteworthy

Facts

• HCC had the first electric vehicle charging station in the state west of Asheville.

• “Significant numbers of community college grads are getting better jobs, and earning more at the start of their careers than people with bachelor’s degrees.” Community College Week, March 18, 2013 issue.

• HCC is ranked number 6 in the nation for the top associate degree producers in Natural Resources & Conservation, according to the June 11, 2012, issue of Community College Week.

• HCC Paramedic students attend over 1,000 hours of actual class time.

• For the year ending December 31, 2012, HCC offered 568 Emergency Medical Services, Fire/Rescue and Law Enforcement Training classes and served 6,948 students.

• HCC serves all 13 fire departments and 5 law enforcement agencies in Haywood County, as well as all the rescue personnel (EMS, Rescue Squad, Paramedics) in the county with continuing education. In addition, HCC provides training for detention officers and communication officers.

• HCC distance learning students represent over half the counties in North Carolina, as well as several other states. Through distance courses, HCC is able to reach students who might otherwise be unable to attend the college.

“THERE IS A SENSE OF COMMUNITY HERE. STUDENTS ARE SERIOUS ABOUT THEIR PURSUIT. YOU CAN BE AS CREATIVE AS YOU WANT TO BE IN A REALLY SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. BUT IT IS INTENSE LIKE DRINKING FROM A FIRE HOSE.” — Jody Sorofman, HCC Professional Crafts Fiber student

SPRING 2013

BY THE NUMBERS 57 5 33 12 16 34 19 24 681 328 61 292

GED Graduates Adult High School Graduates Nurse Aide Graduates Paramedic Graduates Emergency Medical Technician – Basic graduates Nursing graduates Medical Assistants Early College Graduates Credentials to 620 students Associate Degrees Diplomas Certificates

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“I WANTED TO SEE WHAT I WAS MADE OF. I STUCK WITH IT AND THAT’S WHAT I WANT MY KIDS TO SEE. YOU NEVER LEARN ANYTHING IF YOU DON’T STICK WITH IT. WHATEVER YOUR HAND FINDS TO DO, DO IT WITH ALL YOUR MIGHT.” — Melody Chandler

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COLLEGE TRANSFER espite many challenges, Melody Chandler drew upon her deep faith and her own determination to prove that where there is a will, there is a way to succeed.

She recently graduated from Haywood Community College with a 4.0 grade point average in Associate in Arts and was also named the college’s 2013 Academic Excellence Award recipient. With the receipt of this honor, Melody joined the ranks of an elite group of students—one from each of North Carolina’s 58 community colleges in the state to be recognized for their academic achievements.

But, even so, there was a time that she wasn’t so sure of herself. “I believed people like me were not college material,” she said. “Being kidnapped at two, put in foster homes, and having a family riddled with drug and alcohol abuse didn’t put me in the most likely to succeed category. But thankfully it’s never too late to try, and it’s never too late to live happily ever after.”

When Melody got married, she encouraged her husband as he finished college and eventually obtained a Master’s degree. Watching her husband fulfill his educational goals inspired her to follow in his footsteps. She had a burning desire to get a college education. By then, she was in her thirties with the challenges of being a wife and a mother of four children, one of which was born blind. She also led a youth group and enjoyed assisting on the family’s farm, like helping to milk the cows. “Despite the obstacles, still I enrolled at Haywood Community College, and I gave my best effort to every assignment,” she said.

Melody says going to school was not about proving she was smart but to better herself, and cheering for her all the way was her husband and children. Juggling all the responsibilities often proved tricky. At HCC, after turning a paper in having gotten only 45 minutes of sleep all night, she knew there had to be a better way to manage her time. Melody found herself applying time management skills to home life as well as college life. She devised ways that her children could pitch in and help with the work at home such as being responsible for folding and putting up their own laundry. She learned tips and tricks like looking at the syllabus and researching for a project a little at a time way before it was due. Even then, she was planning on continuing her education at a 4-year university.

“I participated in workshops in HCC’s Teaching and Learning Center. I figured out my learning style and did not waste time studying in a way that was not beneficial to me,” she said. “Another thing that benefitted me was being able to take a combination of day and evening and face-to-face and online classes. I also took classes at HCC that would serve as dual credit classes when I went to Western Carolina University.”

While at HCC, Melody tutored in the TLC. She says she always knew that helping others was something she would like to do for a living. “When I finish WCU, I would like to teach middle grades math or language arts. I have always loved teaching, and through youth groups and Sunday School classes, I have taught for years in a religious setting.”

Now, Melody is a student at Western Carolina University in middle grades education. She plans to get a Master’s degree in the future.

Melody hopes she has rubbed off on people, encouraging those who want to go back to school through her story. While at HCC, she noticed people around her making the decision to also go back to school. “I wanted to see what I was made of,” she explains. “I stuck with it and that’s what I want my kids to see. You never learn anything if you don’t stick with it.

Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might.”

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Students wishing to complete a four-year bachelor’s degree from any of the 16 schools in the University of North Carolina system or from private schools in America have two transfer options at HCC. The Associate in Arts and the Associate in Science degrees ensure students transfer as juniors with 65 hours of transferable credit, which includes the 44-hour general education core. These two degrees parallel the freshmen and sophomore years at a four-year university.

As a second option, students may complete the Transfer Core Diploma and transfer as sophomores.

All courses in the degree programs and the 44-hour core are designed to give students a solid, well-rounded foundation in the arts and the sciences before going on to four-year institutions where they will take the remainder of their course work to complete their bachelor’s degree.

Students must earn a grade of C or better on all course work and have an overall GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Although the general education core and the degree programs meet the state’s general education requirements, students must meet the transfer institution’s physical education and foreign language requirements, which may vary from institution to institution.

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS Courses are offered in both day and evening. This program is recommended for students wishing to major in English, communication, foreign languages, social science, education, fine arts, or humanities.

ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE Courses are offered in both day and evening. This program is recommended for students wishing to major in mathematics, engineering, computer science, or professional programs that require a strong math and science background.

Helping Mothers in College According to the American Association of University Women (AAUW), more than one million mothers attended community colleges in 2008. A major barrier for these moms is the lack of affordable child care. Furthermore, the AAUW reports that 48.5% of community colleges in 2010 reported that they have on-campus child care. This is fewer than half of all community colleges nationwide.

Haywood Community College is among one of the colleges that houses an excellent childcare facility right on its campus. The Regional Center for the Advancement of Children is a 5 star facility that serves children ages 6 weeks to 60 months.

A NC Pre-K program is offered. The center is open to children of HCC faculty, staff, students, and to the community on full-time and part-time basis. The center at HCC serves as a model to other Western North Carolina child care centers. For more information about the Regional Center for the Advancement of Children, please call 828.565.4187.

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High Tech and in

High Demand hen Ben McCracken walked into Student Services at HCC, he asked what program is the most likely to lead to a job. He chose Computer-Integrated Machining. Although he will not finish the program until the end of summer, he has already turned down a job offer.

“I had jobs where you would work six months then be looking for another job,” he explains. “I hung gutters and was a pipe fitter but I wanted a steady job. I got tired of looking for work.”

Ben also learned the importance of an education and decided concentrating on school was better than jumping at the first job that came his way.

When deciding to come to HCC, Ben says he liked that HCC was close to home and that the school had an impressive machine shop.

And Ben has put the shop to good use. He made a family coat of arms that has very intricate metalwork. While some of these projects take many hours to complete, the finished product is worth it. “For the coat of arms, I used the program Mastercam Art. It was tedious work that required a lot of patience but it is something to be proud of.”

Another project for Ben to be proud of is a ceremonial mace that will be used at this year’s graduation ceremonies as well as for years to come at HCC. He incorporated the school seal into the top metal flange while the bottom was crafted in HCC’s Professional Crafts Wood program. In addition, he made a presidential medallion that is worn by the president at graduation ceremonies.

“These projects involve a complicated process,” says HCC Computer-Integrated Machining instructor Doug Cabe. “It is time intensive work that is required for these complex projects, but it is irreplaceable to get this hands-on experience for the students.”

Cabe says that the job demand for these graduates is actually on the rise with some students having jobs before they even finish the program.

HCC’s Computer-Integrated Machining Program is housed in the college’s Golden LEAF Advanced Machining Center at the Regional High Technology Center. With state-of-the-art equipment for students to learn on, the center prepares graduates for real-life work. The center’s equipment includes lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, and so much more.

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Ben McCracken using the Mastercam Art program to create his family’s coat of arms.

“IT IS TIME INTENSIVE WORK THAT IS REQUIRED FOR THESE COMPLEX PROJECTS, BUT IT IS IRREPLACEABLE TO GET THIS HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE FOR THE STUDENTS.” — Doug Cabe, Computer-Integrated Machining instructor

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Hanging out at the High Tech HCC’s Regional High Technology Center is home to the Golden LEAF Advanced Machining Center. Students learn on state-of-the-art equipment.

This robot often roams the halls at the Regional High Technology Center. The robot was made by students in the Electronics Engineering Technology program and their instructor Jim Falbo.

PROGRAMS THAT CALL THE HIGH TECH CENTER HOME: • Computer-Integrated Machining • Electronics Engineering Technology • Industrial Systems Technology

These objects were made with the 3D printer at HCC’s Regional High Tech Center. This technology can be used to fabricate parts and test designs before final production.

TROUBLE SHOOTING Hands-on projects are very commonplace at the Regional High Technology Center. Electronic Engineering students made this Marble Run. It is a complex form kinetic art made by 5 classes of more than 20 students. Work took 4 weeks to complete and the run was made almost completely from recycled parts.

Instructor Jim Falbo says the Marble Run mimics an automated crane used in factories. “Through this project, the students had a dual purpose-to show off what they’ve learned and to practice troubleshooting, which is a big part of jobs in this field. It turned out so well that I’m planning to incorporate this project into the curriculum.”

3D PRINTING There are a variety of very different types of 3D printing technologies, but they all share one core thing in common: they create a three dimensional object creating it layer by successive layer, until the entire object is complete.

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Customized Training A QUICK RESPONSE TO INDUSTRY NEEDS oug Burchfield worked 19 years at Borg Warner. He knows what happens in an industrial workplace. “I feel like with my past experience at Borg Warner helps me to better understand the business processes,” he said. Doug will draw upon that knowledge in his new role as Industry Training Coordinator at Haywood Community College. As such, he will act as a liaison to local businesses and industries to determine their training needs. There are two avenues open for training opportunities--customized training and continuing education courses.

Dr. Bill Aiken, Interim President of HCC said, “One of the most important roles of the college is to insure a well-trained workforce is available to not only attract new industries to the area but to retain the ones already established in the county.”

HCC’s customized training services range from job profiling, pre-employment training and assessment, to post-hire technical and critical soft skills training. According to the North Carolina Community College System, the greatest asset that a community college has is flexibility. Because of the rapidly changing economic environment, innovation can mean the difference between a business’ success or failure. The skills that industries require of their employees evolve more rapidly now than ever before. HCC can respond quickly to your training needs.

Customized training is offered to new, expanding and existing businesses and industries providing they meet the following criteria.

1. Job growth 2. Technology investment 3. Productivity enhancements The training is funded by the state and free to qualified industries. Doug will work not only with large corporations but also small businesses to determine if they qualify for this service.

He will also meet with industry representatives to help determine the company’s training needs. For instance, if a company acquires a new piece of equipment that they need to train existing or new employees to operate, HCC can hire the instructor and set up a training schedule flexible enough to accommodate the employees’ work schedules. It is Doug’s job to coordinate this and make sure that the college hires qualified instructors that can provide quality training. Specialized training such as IMPACT, which teaches systematic trouble shooting and LEAN which focuses on operation skills and process improvement, can also be coordinated through HCC. Dr. Aiken said, “Our job is to continuously work with industry to assess what the needs are. Once they are identified, it is our responsibility to provide training with existing instructors or locate instructors to teach the course.”

It is the goal of the college, to help industries make a difference in their bottom line. HCC will provide or help find the best training opportunities. Doug said, “We are one of 58 community colleges. If HCC doesn’t have the resources here, we will help the company locate a community college that can provide the training they need.”

The college can also provide training through continuing education courses and can tailor the instruction for a specific company’s needs. Doug said, “In the future we hope to offer more technology-based continuing education courses and then build a program well suited for industry training. “ The college also works closely with the Haywood County Economic Development Commission to attract new industry to the county. “Anytime the county is recruiting a new Doug Burchfield, HCC Industry Training Coordinator, industry, the college should be part of that effort. The first stop can help assess what training your business or prospective employers make when they arrive in Haywood County corporation needs to get ahead. Call Doug at should be to take a tour of the college,” Doug said.

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Education changes everything.

One thought, one decision, one action… that’s all it takes to change. At HCC, you can find the power to change your life and our world. Great teaching, challenging assignments, and positive influence from your peers plus a beautiful campus environment-all contribute toward helping you gain your educational goals. At HCC, we believe that education empowers you to make informed decisions, obtain your dreams, and make an influential impact on the world around you. Now it’s time for you to make the change. Choose from HCC’s programs of study to take classes on your time — day, evening, or online.

CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES AT HCC

Accounting AAS, DIPLOMA, CERTIFICATE. Careers in accounting firms, large and small corporations of varying types preparing financial statements, balance sheets, and tax returns. Available online or in classroom.

Associate in Arts

AA. This program is a college transfer program paralleling the freshman and sophomore years of a four-year HCC offers many courses through our college or university, for students who want to major in English, communications, foreign language, social Continuing Education science, education, fine arts, or humanities. Available online or in classroom. program. From nurse aid Associate in General Education or computer technology classes to notary or AGE. Option I-individualized program, Option II-early childhood emphasis Birth-Kindergarten. This WHAT WILL I GET PAID? quilting classes, there is curriculum is designed for individuals wishing to broaden their education, with emphasis on persure to be a course of Individual salaries vary based on the sonal interest, growth, and development. Available online or in classroom. special interest to you. region, the size of the employer, and the Whether you are looking employee’s education, experience, and skill Associate in Science to upgrade your job skills level. You can research your potential salary AS. This program is a college transfer program, paralleling the freshman and sophomore years of in your present job, at Salary.com, The Occupational Outlook a four-year college or university, for students who want to pursue four-year degrees in areas of acquire skills for a new Handbook at the U.S. Bureau of Labor study such as mathematics, engineering, computer science, the sciences, or professional projob, or just want to learn Statistics web site (www.bls.gov) or by grams that require a strong mathematics and science background. something for the fun of checking with professional organizations it, we have the classes for and local employers.

Automotive Systems Technology you. For more AAS, DIPLOMA, CERTIFICATE IN ALTERNATIVE FUEL TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY, CERTIFICATE information about our IN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY-BASIC, CERTIFICATE IN DIESEL, CERTIFICATE IN MOBILE EQUIPMENT many community and workforce development programs, call 627.4669.

AND REPAIR. Employment with dealerships and privately-owned garages diagnosing, servicing and repairing automobiles and light trucks. Graduates should be prepared to take the ASE exam.

Following is a list of programs and areas of study offered by HCC. Call 828.627.4500 for more information or visit HCC on the web at www.haywood.edu.

Building Construction Technology-Green Building AAS, DIPLOMA, BASIC OR INTERMEDIATE CERTIFICATE. Graduates should qualify for entry level jobs in any general construction setting and be able to advance quickly to management positions such as supervisors, superintendents, project coordinators, project planners, estimators, and inspectors.

Business Administration AAS, DIPLOMA, CERTIFICATE, OR CERTIFICATE IN OFFICE SOFTWARE. Employment with governmental agencies, financial institutions and small to large businesses or industry. Available online or in classroom.

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“THE INSTRUCTORS AT HCC MADE SUCH AN IMPACT ON ME. I COULD NOT IGNORE IT. ” — Rachel Brown, 2007 Associate in Arts graduate, is a math teacher at Turlington Alternative School in Raeford, NC.

Electrical Systems Technology DIPLOMA, OR CERTIFICATE. Job opportunities in residential home wiring, troubleshooting electrical circuit problems, installing motors and controls in homes. Graduates will also be prepared to take the State electrical contracting license exam upon successful completion of the required apprenticeship.

Electronics Engineering Technology Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology AAS, DIPLOMA, BASIC OR INTERMEDIATE CERTIFICATE, OR CERTIFICATE IN MOBILE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE REPAIR. Entry-level employment opportunities are available in the automotive body and refinishing industry. Graduates may find employment with franchised independent garages or dealerships or they may become self-employed.

Computer Information Technology AAS, DIPLOMA, CERTIFICATE. Positions in computer systems maintenance and troubleshooting, support and training, and business applications design and implementation.

Computer-Integrated Machining AAS, DIPLOMA, OR BASIC OR INTERMEDIATE CERTIFICATE. Jobs in industrial and metalworking machinery and equipment manufacturing as computer numeric controlled (CNC) and conventional machine tool operators.

Cosmetic Arts AAS, DIPLOMA. Employment opportunities are available in full-service salons, as skin/nail specialists, and as platform artists upon passing the State Board Exam.

Cosmetology Instructor CERTIFICATE. Graduates of the program may be employed as cosmetology instructors in public or private education and business.

Criminal Justice Technology AAS, CERTIFICATE, CERTIFICATE IN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, OR CERTIFICATE IN INVESTIGATIONS. Positions within local, state, and federal law enforcement, corrections, and security as police officer, deputy sheriff, county detention officer, state trooper, intensive probation/parole surveillance officer, correctional office and loss/prevention specialist. Law Enforcement Agencies may require additional certificates or training academies.

Available online or in classroom.

Early Childhood Education AAS, CERTIFICATE. CERTIFICATE IN ADMINISTRATION, CERTIFICATE IN SCHOOL-AGE EDUCATION, CERTIFICATE IN SPECIAL EDUCATION, CERTIFICATE IN INFANT/TODDLER CARE. Positions planning and implementing developmentally appropriate programs in preschools, public and private schools, recreational centers, Head Start Programs and school-age programs. Available online.

AAS, BASIC OR INTERMEDIATE CERTIFICATE, OR CERTIFICATE IN ENGINEERING DESIGN. Positions as engineering assistants or electronic technicians designing, building, installing, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and modifying developmental and production electronic components, equipment and systems.

Entrepreneurship AAS, DIPLOMA, CERTIFICATE, OR CERTIFICATE WITH START-UP FOCUS. Graduates will be prepared to open their own small business. Students will learn concepts such as Innovation and Creativity, Marketing, Funding, and Entrepreneurship Issues. Available online or in classroom.

Fish and Wildlife Management Technology AAS. Graduates should qualify as fish and wildlife management technicians with state and federal agencies and private enterprises involved with natural resource management.

Forest Management Technology AAS OR CERTIFICATE IN NATURAL RESOURCE SPECIALIST. Graduates should qualify for entry into positions as forest technicians with federal, state, and private forestry enterprises.

Healthcare Business Informatics AAS, DIPLOMA, CERTIFICATE FOR COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS, OR CERTIFICATE FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS. Graduates should qualify for employment as database/data warehouse analysts, technical support professionals, informatics technology professionals, systems analysts, networking and security technicians, and computer maintenance professionals in the healthcare field.

Horticulture Technology DIPLOMA, CERTIFICATE, OR ADVANCED CERTIFICATE. Jobs developing, installing and maintaining lawns, shrubs, trees and flowers for residential, commercial, and recreational properties. Also prepares graduates to start their own lawn maintenance business.

Industrial Systems Technology AAS, DIPLOMA, OR BASIC OR INTERMEDIATE CERTIFICATE. Technician positions in manufacturing businesses maintaining heavy equipment.

Low Impact Development AAS, CERTIFICATE-DESIGN, CERTIFICATE-GIS SPECIALIST OR CERTIFICATE-LID SPECIALIST. Graduates will be prepared to serve as specialists in the analysis of land and in the preparation of low impact development recommendations. Graduates will be able to successfully serve as liaisons between landscape architects and engineers and the construction companies implementing designs. Graduates will also be well versed in local and regional permitting issues and environmental concerns present and future.

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Manicuring CERTIFICATE. Graduates should be prepared to take the North Carolina Cosmetology State Board Manicuring Instructor Licensing Exam and upon passing be qualified for employment in a cosmetology or manicuring school.

Manicuring/Nail Technology CERTIFICATE. Knowledge and job skills needed to work in a full-service salon or to start your own business.

Medical Assisting AAS. Graduates of CAAHEP accredited medical assisting programs may be eligible to sit for the American Association of Medical Assistants’ Certification Examination to become Certified Medical Assistants. Employment opportunities include physicians’ offices, health maintenance organizations, health departments, and hospitals.

Medical Office Administration AAS, DIPLOMA IN ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS, CERTIFICATE. Employment opportunities are available in medical and dental offices, hospitals, insurance companies, laboratories, medical supply companies, and other health-care related organizations.

Networking Technology AAS, DIPLOMA, CERTIFICATE, OR CERTIFICATE IN CISCO CCNA PREPARATION. Specialist positions planning, developing, and administering network and communication systems.

Graduates should be prepared to sit for certification exams, which can result in industryrecognized credentials.

Nursing AAS OR RN COMPLETER. Healthcare careers treating the sick and injured in hospitals, doctors’ offices, clinics and public health agencies. Graduates of this program are eligible to apply to take the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN).

Professional Crafts-Clay AAS, DIPLOMA. Graduates will be able to open and operate their own pottery studio, work for existing pottery businesses, or transfer to a four-year degree program.

Professional Crafts-Fiber AAS, DIPLOMA. Graduates will be able to open and operate their own weaving studio, work for an existing weaving business, or transfer to a four-year degree program.

Professional Crafts-Jewelry AAS, DIPLOMA. Graduates will be able to start and operate their own jewelry studio, work for an established jeweler, or transfer to a four-year degree program.

Career & College Promise Through Career & College Promise, qualified high-school-age students in North Carolina have the opportunity to pursue college credit, tuition free, while they are in high school.

STUDENTS MAY CHOOSE FROM THE FOLLOWING COLLEGE TRANSFER PATHWAYS: • • • •

Humanities and Social Science Business and Economics Life and Health Sciences Engineering and Mathematics

STUDENTS MAY CHOOSE FROM THE FOLLOWING CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION PATHWAYS: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Automotive Systems Technology Automotive Systems Technology-Introduction Automotive Systems Technology-Intermediate Business Administration-Business Exploration Collision Repair & Refinishing-Introductory Collision Repair & Refinishing-Intermediate Collision Repair & Refinishing-Special Finishes Collision Repair & Refinishing-Welding Computer-Integrated Machining-Advanced Computer-Integrated Machining Criminal Justice Technology Early Childhood Education Certificate Electronics Engineering Technology Forest Management Technology Certificate Manicuring/Nail Technology Certificate

Therapeutic Massage DIPLOMA. Employment may be found in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, health departments, home health, medical offices, nursing homes, spas, health and sports clubs, and private practices.

Welding Technology AAS, DIPLOMA, OR BASIC OR INTERMEDIATE CERTIFICATE. Positions with industrial machinery and equipment companies; plumbing, heating, air conditioning contractors, fabricated metal products and transportation equipment manufacturers.

Professional Crafts-Wood AAS, DIPLOMA. Graduates should be prepared for self-employment, to fill existing positions in the craft industry, or transfer to a four-year degree program.

“A LOT OF WHAT I LEARNED AT HCC I USE EVERY DAY. THERE ARE GOOD RESOURCES AT THIS SCHOOL. THE CONTACTS YOU MAKE WHILE A STUDENT ARE INVALUABLE. IT GIVES YOU AN ADVANTAGE AND WILL TAKE YOU A LONG WAY. PEOPLE IN THE WORKFORCE KNOW HOW GOOD A SCHOOL HCC IS AND THE KIND OF STUDENTS THIS SCHOOL TURNS OUT.” — Andre Rodriguez, Electrical/Electronics ’11, is a model shop technician at Thermo Fisher Scientific Laboratory.

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