New and returning students who plan to attend Wayne Community College for the spring 2015 Untitled event semester may apply for Foundation of Wayne Community College scholarships in the month of October.
Scholarship applications are available in the Foundation office in the Dogwood Building on the college’s main campus in Goldsboro and or can be printed from www.waynecc.edu/foundation. Completed applications are to be turned in to the Foundation office no later than Oct. 31.
Students seeking Foundation scholarships are required to apply for federal financial aid also and can do so online at www.fafsa.ed.gov or obtain materials from the WCC financial aid office.
For more information about Foundation scholarships, contact Emily Byrd at (919) 739-7022 or esbyrd@waynecc.edu. To reach the WCC Financial Aid Office, call (919) 739-6735.
The Foundation awarded 368 scholarships worth more than $243,300 in the 2013-2014 academic year. In addition to raising and dispersing funds for scholarships, it provides funding for innovative campus projects and employee recognition, and offers cultural programs for the community.
Wayne Community College is a public, two-year college with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, it serves 15,000 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 100 college credit programs.
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There are still plenty of classes available for students who want to attend Wayne Community College this fall, and some are starting points for credentials that can be earned before summer arrives.
“Fall II” begins Oct. 15 and ends Dec. 17. Close to 60 classes that provide a full semester’s material in an eight-week format are available. Nearly twice that many four-week developmental mathematics and reading/English courses are also being offered.
Students can start some certificate programs in the Fall II session and complete them in two semesters. Two examples are the Applied Animal Science Technology Certificate and the Business Administration Certificate.
The animal science courses have the extra attraction of being taught in the evening so they are convenient for people who work during traditional school hours.
“Animal Science Feeds and Nutrition” is scheduled for Mondays and Wednesday and “Poultry Production” will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Both run 6-8 p.m.
“They can knock it out quickly and have advancement opportunities,” said Agriculture and Natural Resources Department Chair Gabe Mitchell. “It will give them a leg up in the industry, something more than those who don’t have any experience.”
The courses provide more than traditional classwork, adding hands-on learning in an outdoor laboratory and guest speakers. “They will meet people who will give them opportunities,” Mitchell said.
To earn the Business Administration certificate in two semesters, students complete just three courses each semester. They can take “Introduction to Business,” “Principles of Management,” and “Introduction to Computers” in Fall II – all of which are offered online – and “Business Law I,” “Human Resources Management,” and “Principles of Marketing” in the spring.
Business and Accounting Department Chair Tracy Schmeltzer noted that this certificate works with most other programs the college offers, making it a good addition for those who are majoring in other fields and want to open their own businesses.
The certificates have a “great return on investment for anyone thinking of going into business for themselves,” said current student Asia Thomas who earned her certificate in Business Administration last year and is continuing her studies toward as associate in applied science degree in the same major. “It gives you the ability to be independent, to take the skill you love and make money with it.”
All of the courses required for the Business Administration certificate are introductory, Mrs. Schmeltzer said.
Certificates are “stackable” credentials “designed to be a starting point and they can add on to it,” Mrs. Schmeltzer said. Mitchell agreed, calling them “stepping stones to advanced degrees.”
To learn more about the Animal Science courses, contact Mitchell at (919) 739-6807 or gjmitchell@waynecc.edu or Jennifer Johnson at (919) 739-6808 or jgjohnson@waynecc.edu. For more information on the courses leading to the Business Management certificate, contact Mrs. Schmeltzer at (919) 739-6877 or tmschmeltzer@waynecc.edu.
Registration for Fall II courses will be held 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7 on the college’s main campus in Goldsboro. Tuition and fees must be paid by noon on Oct. 10.
Registration for classes taught on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base will be held 8 a.m.-4 p.m., now through Oct. 14 at the Watkins-Das Education Center on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base for active duty military personnel. Half of the eight-week classes on the schedule are taught on the base and many others are Internet courses, which makes them convenient for military members.
In addition to the business and agriculture classes, other courses are available, such “Principles of Microeconomics,” “Introduction to Sociology,” “American History,” “Literature-Based Research,” “World Civilizations,” “Robotic Fundamentals,” “Keyboarding,” “Developmental Psychology,” “Introduction of Sociology,” “Basic Welding Processes,” “Art Appreciation” and more.
A complete schedule of courses can be found at www.waynecc.edu/course-schedules/.
Call (919) 735-5151 or go to www.waynecc.edu for more information.
Wayne Community College is a public, two-year college with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, it serves 15,000 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 100 college credit programs.
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The Wayne Business and Industry Center will offer a set of seminars over the next few weeks that can lead to a leadership certificate for participants.
The free Leadership Series includes a seminar every Tuesday afternoon for five weeks that will provide the knowledge and tools necessary to manage time and people to achieve company and personal goals.
The seminars are geared toward small business owners and entrepreneurs, and are open to the public.
The sessions and their presenters are: Sept. 30, “Dream, Dare, Believe and Do” by John Formica; Oct. 7, “Cross-Generational Leadership” by Cathy Graham; Oct. 14, “Started from the Bottom, But Now We Are Here” by Kenston Griffin;
Oct. 21, “Understanding and Working with Different Ages and Generations” by Emily Balance; Oct. 28, “Leading Across the Generations” by Olalah Njenga.
All will be held 3-5 p.m. in Room 101 of the Walnut Building on Wayne Community College’s main campus in Goldsboro except the last one, which will be in Room 104.
To earn a certificate, “graduates” of the program must attend four of the five seminars.
To pre-register, go to www.ncsbc.net, click on “Contact your Local SBC,” select “Wayne County,” choose an event, and click “Register” or call (919) 739-6940.
For more information on these seminars and others offered this fall, go to www.wayneworksnc.com.
This seminar is provided by the Small Business Center which is a component of the Wayne Business and Industry Center at Wayne Community College.
In addition to offering seminars, the Small Business Center provides access to business resources and one-on-one counseling for exploring business ideas, starting a business, or expanding an existing business. For assistance with business plans, licensing, taxes, federal and state government regulations, business ownership, loan and grant proposals, money sources, market research, cash flow projections, or business management, contact the center’s director, Charles Gaylor IV, at (919) 739-6941 or cpgaylor@waynecc.edu.
Wayne Community College is a public, two-year college with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, it serves 15,000 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 100 college credit programs.
The Foundation of Wayne Community College’s American Civil War battles talk that was scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 23, has been cancelled.
The series will continue on Tuesday, Oct. 17 with a lecture on Sherman’s March to the Sea by Dr. Roy Heidicker. Finishing out the year are The Battle of Franklin, Tenn. on Nov. 18 and The First and Second Battle of Fort Fisher on Dec. 16.
The North Carolina Military History Round Table and the Wayne County Historical Association are partnering with the Foundation to provide this series.
All presentations are set for 7 p.m. and will be held in Moffatt Auditorium. They are free and open to the public with no reservations or registrations required.
For more information, contact the Foundation at (919) 739-7007 or awnorthington@waynecc.edu.
The college encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing accommodation or having questions about access, please contact the Foundation at (919) 739-7007 or awnorthington@waynecc.edu. Allow sufficient time to arrange accommodations.
The Foundation of Wayne Community College is a non-profit organization that works to broaden the base of community support for educational opportunities at the college. The Foundation assisted WCC students with 363 scholarships for the 2012-2013 academic year. It also provides funding for innovative campus projects and employee recognition, and offers cultural programs for the community.
Wayne Community College is a public, two-year college with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, it serves 15,000 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 100 college credit programs.
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The Wayne Business and Industry Center will offer the free seminar “Computer Basics for Small Business Owners” 6-9 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 9 at the Wayne County Public Library, on Ash Street in Goldsboro.
Understanding how to use office applications, Internet browsers, and web applications is fundamental to running a successful business. This seminar will cover the skills necessary to assemble a business plan, communicate electronically, and generally operate in the electronic age.
To pre-register, go to www.ncsbc.net, click on “Contact your Local SBC,” select “Wayne County,” choose an event, and click “Register.” You also may call (919) 739-6940.Participants are asked to complete and bring to the seminar the registration form found under the “Small Business Center” heading at www.wayneworksnc.com.
To register, go to www.ncsbc.net, click on “Contact your Local SBC,” select “Wayne County,” choose an event, and click “Register.” You also may call Linda Berard at (919) 739-6940 or lrberard@waynecc.edu.
This seminar is provided by the Small Business Center which is a component of the Wayne Business and Industry Center at Wayne Community College.
In addition to offering seminars, the Small Business Center provides access to business resources and one-on-one counseling for exploring business ideas, starting a business, or expanding an existing business. For assistance with business plans, licensing, taxes, federal and state government regulations, business ownership, loan and grant proposals, money sources, market research, cash flow projections, or business management, contact the center’s director, Charles Gaylor IV, at (919) 739-6941 or cpgaylor@waynecc.edu.
Wayne Community College is a public, two-year college with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, it serves 15,000 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 100 college credit programs.
Wayne Business and Industry Center encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs. Anyone who anticipates needing accommodation or has questions about access should contact Mrs. Berard at (919) 739-6940.
