BASIC LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING BEGINS SEPTEMBER 22 AT BCC
Bladen Community College will begin classes for men and women interested in Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) on September 22, 2016. Over the past 25 years, the college has graduated 250 candidates, providing skilled law enforcement personnel to local, town, county, regional, state, and federal organizations. The BLET program combines physical conditioning with required…Read More
Basic Law Enforcement Training to Begin in September
Basic Law Enforcement Training classes begin September 22 at BCC. The BLET program combines physical conditioning with required classwork. Coursework includes intensive training in the use of firearms, emergency vehicle operation, defense tactics, legalities, and diffusing domestic violence. Candidates must acquire certain documentation before beginning courses. Interested candidates should contact John Trogdon at 910 879-5536…Read More
BCC Enables High School Students with College Credits
The Bladen Community College Career and College Promise Program continues to catapult high school students into university environments with up to two years of college credits and a sampling of college rigors. Cierra Griffin, BCC College and High School Programs Coordinator explains, “The College Transfer Pathway provides students with the opportunity to take college classes…Read More
BCC Honors Employees
As a part of the new academic year activities, Bladen Community College has recognized 21 employees with five or more years of service to the college. Pictured from left to right are Phillip Pope, Samantha Pope, Kenneth Oxendine, Ray Sheppard, Leroy Singletary, Sondra Guyton, Michelle Norris, Pamela Locklear-King, Chris Conner, ReGena Brown, Katrina Harbison, Lucinda…Read More
BCC Presents Activities for County School Children at S.T.E.A.M. Camp
Students enrolled in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (S.T.E.A.M.) Camp sponsored by Bladen County Schools spent a day in science, math, and writing laboratories at Bladen Community College in July. Faculty members provided laboratory environments in which students could extract their own DNA, see their own cells under a microscope, build and…Read More
Bladen Community College Announces Scholastic Honor Students
Full-time Bladen Community College students who have demonstrated academic achievement during the summer 2016 session have been recognized by college president, William Findt. “We applaud the outstanding academic accomplishments of our students at BCC,” he states. “Every day, our faculty strives to assist students in developing their individual strengths and realizing their potential.” …Read More
Bladen Community College Students Win Big at National Competition
Bladen Community College welding students attending the 53rd annual SkillsUSA National Championships in Louisville, Kentucky have returned home with exemplary accomplishments. Jonathan Lashley has won the bronze medal in Welding Art/Sculpture and Darrian Hicks has won bronze in Job Skills Demonstration. SkillsUSA is the world’s largest showcase of skilled trades. More than 15,000 students, teachers,…Read More
Bladen Community College Welcomes Author Zelda Lockhart
Fiction writer, essayist, and poet Zelda Lockhart will present a reading at Bladen Community College on Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 11 a.m. in the Student Resource Center, (building 7). The public is invited to attend. Lockhart’s fiction book Fifth Born, a Barnes and Noble Discovery selection, is currently a finalist for debut fiction through…Read More
Convocation Focuses on Students
Bladen Community College welcomed fall semester students, faculty and guests to the 2016 Fall Convocation on August 30. Convocation is an opportunity for students to ponder the upcoming semester and commit to completion with encouragement from motivational guests and speakers. The assembly featured greetings to the students from Executive Vice President Jeff Kornegay and…Read More
Fall Enrollment at Bladen Community College Remains Strong
Bladen Community College will welcome over 1,000 students to campus as the fall semester commences this week. The excitement is palpable. “The staff and faculty of BCC are always energized when students return to campus in the fall,” remarks Jeff Kornegay, Executive Vice President and Chief Academic Officer. “The excitement of new opportunities and…Read More
No-Cost Business Seminars
The Small Business Center (SBC) of Bladen Community College is offering several no-cost seminars during the month of October. Faith based organizations and non-profits will be interested in these Saturday seminars. The Business Side of Operating a Faith Based Organization is offered on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 8:30 until 10:30 AM on the BCC…Read More
Outstanding Employees are Recognized
Dr. William Findt, president of Bladen Community College recently recognized staff and faculty members who have made outstanding contributions to the success of the college. Staff Member of the Year Award was presented to Tiina Mundy, Director of Human Resources. Mundy began her career at BCC in 2005. A graduate of the United States Air…Read More
SECU Awards BCC Scholarships
State Employees Credit Union Members, through the member-funded SECU Foundation, have awarded $5,000 scholarships to James Kalen Hunsinger and Taylor Renee Mayers, students at Bladen Community College. Based on the credit union philosophy of “people helping people”, these scholarships recognize the students’ leadership, excellence of character, integrity, and community involvement. Scholarship funds will be…Read More
Staff Member Tommy Rains is Recognized in Fayetteville Observer
Coordinator for Testing, Veterans Services, and Disability Services, Tommy Rains, was recently featured in the Fayetteville Observer. Click here to learn why Rains feels BCC is a great place to work.
Thank You 2016 Sponsors
Be part of the most relaxing night in Bladen County! Our name says it all. Our past guest shared what giving means to them, and they truly appreciate those who sponsor this lovely annual event. We encourage you to sponsor this event and help students receive the full benefit of a strong foundation. The BCC…Read More