Upcoming Clinics, Info Sessions, and Book Sale | Eastern NC Now

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    WASHINGTON, N.C.     Beaufort County Community College has the following events coming up.

    Criminal Justice Transfer Info Session

    Students now have the opportunity to transfer to East Carolina University after completing an Associate in Applied Science in Criminal Justice Technology. Instructor Crystal Watts will hold an information session this Friday, August 13 from 12:00–1:00 p.m. in the Keech Building (2), Room 114 to answer questions. This session is open to current or prospective students.

    Vaccination Clinics

    The Beaufort County Health Department will hold two COVID-19 vaccination clinics on campus in the Boyette Conference Center (Building 10). The first clinic will take place on Monday, August 16 from 1:00–3:00 p.m. and a second one will take place on Thursday, August 26 from 9:00–11:00 a.m. Recipients will have a choice between Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. Vaccines are free.

    BCCC Library Book Sale

    The BCCC Library will hold a book sale on August 26–27 from 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. The sale is open to the public, and books include textbooks, popular fiction, medical books, cookbooks, and children's books. Masks must be worn inside the building.

    Diesel Technician Level I

    The three-course Diesel Technician Academy will include classroom instruction and hands-on labs to prepare students for a career as a diesel engine technician. Private and public fleet managers are looking for diesel technicians who can keep their vehicle fleets in good repair. Students can complete the academy over three semesters (Fall 2021, Spring 2022 & Summer 2022).

    This course introduces the theory, design, terminology, and operating adjustments for diesel engines and systems. Emphasis is placed on safety, the theory of operation, inspection, measuring, and rebuilding of diesel engines and systems according to factory specifications. Topics include standard symbols, pumps, control valves, control assemblies, actuators, FRL, maintenance procedures, and switching and control devices. Students are required to register in both the classroom and on-the-job training lab with local employers. Employers and students will determine work-based learning schedule. Training hours may be held on Wed–Thurs–Fri–Sat–Sun. Hours will vary but may include day and evening hours. This class is free to qualifying students through the Beaufort Promise and starts on September 27.

• Attila Nemecz
• Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator
• Beaufort County Community College
• 5337 U.S. Highway 264 East
• Washington, N.C. 27889
• Ph: 252-940-6387
• Cell: 252-940-8672
• attila.nemecz@beaufortccc.edu