BCCC Schedules Open House For October 2 | Eastern NC Now

BCCC to open its doors to community Oct. 2

    Beaufort County Community College is opening its doors and inviting members of the community throughout its service area to visit and learn about opportunities available to them.

    The college will hold an Open House, 6 to 9 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 2, with the theme "You Fit Here! Come See How!" giving attendees the chance to meet with faculty, staff and current student; tour the campus; view classes in progress; learn about various programs leading to a degree, diploma or certificate; learn about personal enrichment and skill development classes and much more. Refreshments will be available at locations across the campus during the Open House.

    Those who attend will also have a chance to win a $1,500 scholarship that can be used at BCCC for tuition, registration fees, books, uniforms, tools of the trade and testing fees.

    "Beaufort County Community College has been a part of eastern North Carolina for almost 50 years but many people may not know how they fit into the BCCC community," said Jay Sullivan, BCCC vice president of Research and Institutional Effectiveness. "The purpose of the Open House is to introduce these people to our campus.

    "Whether folks are making plans for college, wanting up upgrade their job skills or looking for a new hobby or interest, we believe they will fit in at BCCC," said Sullivan, chairman of the event.

    Sullivan noted several specific activities that may be of interest to attendees including a demonstration and hands-on training on BCCC's new virtual welder, a tour of the updated Firearms Qualification Range, the opportunity to climb inside a BCCC 18-wheel truck and a visit to the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program.

    Other college divisions and programs – including the Division of Arts and Sciences, business and computer programs and the Division of Continuing Education - are planning displays and hands-on opportunities to highlight their offerings, Sullivan said.

    Student groups will also have displays that highlight activities available on campus.

    "The Student Government Association and our other campus student groups welcome the chance to show what we can offer to those who enroll in our college and to the community at large," said SGA President Jackson Lancaster.

    Several agencies that offer services to BCCC students will participate in the Open House.

    Among those is the Mobile NCWorks Career Center. Representatives from the NC Works Center will attend the event to answer questions about services available at the center as well as help attendees prepare resumes, provide job-search help or offer help in completing online job applications, according to Sullivan.

    Other agencies who will have representatives include the Beaufort County Department of Social Services, the Beaufort County Health Department, Coastal Pregnancy Center, Eagle's Wings, Literacy Volunteers of Beaufort County, Mideast Housing Authority, Vocational Rehabilitation and Washington Housing Development Authority, among others.

    "These are agencies or organizations that help lift barriers for those who may want to begin a college education but need help to do so. As a result, we have invited them to provide information that night," said Grant Writer Sara Singleton, vice-chairman of the Open House.

    For more information about the Open House, contact Sullivan at 252-940-6203 or by email at jayms@beaufortccc.edu.

    Beaufort County Community College is a public comprehensive community college committed to accessible and affordable quality education, effective teaching, relevant training, and lifelong learning opportunities for the people served by the College.