Wayne Community College’s energy camp, Camp Kilowatt, will return for its eighth year this summer.
Camps for both rising fifth- through eighth-graders and rising ninth- through 12th-graders will be held simultaneously, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., July 11-14.
In addition to alternative energy, Camp Kilowatt participants will explore other STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) areas such as electronics, robotics, and rapid prototyping/additive manufacturing.
The camp is limited to 44 participants and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration forms and more information can be found at www.waynecc.edu/campkilowatt/. If finances are a concern, contact Steven Reese at srreese@waynecc.edu to inquire about scholarships.
Camp Kilowatt is a product of WCC’s Applied Technologies Division and is financially supported by the Duke Energy Foundation.
Wayne Community College encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs. Anyone who anticipates needing accommodation or has questions about access should contact Latisha Cowan at (919) 739-6729 or lbcowan@waynecc.edu.
The fee is $100 for those who sign up before May 13 and $125 for those who register by the June 10 deadline. It covers lunches, snacks, and a T-shirt for each camper.
Camp Kilowatt is a product of WCC’s Applied Technologies Division and is financially supported by the Duke Energy Foundation.
Wayne Community College is a public, learning-centered institution with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, it serves 14,000 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry, and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 72 college credit programs.
Wayne Community College’s mission is to meet the educational, training, and cultural needs of the communities it serves.
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Wayne Community College Continuing Education will offer six youth camps on the college’s campus this summer, adding two new options to the successful ones it has provided the past two years.
“The interest in our summer camps for middle and high school students have grown since we began offering them in 2014,” said Renita Allen Dawson, the college’s associate vice president of Continuing Education Services.
“We heard from parents in our community who wanted positive, meaningful experiences for their children during the summer so we designed our camps to be fun and educational. Exposing students to careers they may be interested in allows them to have valuable experiences as they are making decisions about their future,” Mrs. Dawson said.
The new camps for this year are the CSI (Crime Scene Investigation) Academy and Fashion Camp.
“The CSI Academy is a great opportunity to take an up-close and personal look at what goes on behind the scenes in public safety. Students will learn the real nuts and bolts behind what is glamorized by popular television crime shows,” said Mrs. Dawson.
“Our Fashion Camp gives young people who have an interest in fashion a chance to learn basic techniques that will last them a lifetime and have some fun creating their own pieces in the process,” she said.
Rising high school freshmen through seniors can participate in the CSI Academy, 9 a.m.-noon, July 11-14. Participants will get hands-on experience using science to solve puzzles by applying the latest advancements in forensic sciences and crime-solving techniques. The $80 fee for this camp includes a T-shirt and thumb drive.
In “Fashion Camp: An Exploration of Design and Sewing,” campers will be introduced to basic sewing techniques, sewing machine operation, fashion design principles, and much more, while creating a final project to display. Rising 6th through 8th graders will attend 9 a.m.-noon, June 13-July 7, and the session for rising 9th through 12th graders is set for 9 a.m.-noon, July 11-Aug. 4. The $60 fee covers all sewing and class materials.
Two computer camps for rising 9th through 12 graders will be held July 11-14 and repeated July 25-28. The Information Technology Academy will run 8 a.m.-noon each of those days and a Video Game Academy will fill the 1-5 p.m. time slot. Cost is $80 for each session.
The Information Technology (IT) Academy introduces various aspects of IT and gives campers hands-on experience they can use to configure and troubleshoot home and small business computer networks and IT systems. Participants will learn to design wired and wireless networks and will explore personal computer and server hardware, routing and switching, and secure systems.
The Video Game Academy introduces simulation and game development. Participants will try 3D modeling, video game creation and bug testing, and programming. They will get experience designing and producing game artifacts that they can share with family and friends.
The Allied Health Career Exploration Camp will return. The session for rising 6th through 8th graders is June 20-23 and rising 9th through 12th graders attend June 27-30, with both sessions running 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Campers will explore a variety of healthcare careers; learn basic first aid, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and healthcare techniques; and visit Wayne Memorial Hospital. The price is $60 and includes a camp T-shirt, snacks, and CPR certificate.
Registration forms for all of these camps and more information can be found at www.waynecc.edu/career-exploration-camps or by contacting Lisa Newkirk at (919) 739-6931 or ldnewkirk@waynecc.edu.
Wayne Community College encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs. Anyone who anticipates needing accommodation or has questions about access should contact Ms. Newkirk at (919) 739-6931 or ldnewkirk@waynecc.edu.
Wayne Community College is a public, learning-centered institution with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, it serves 14,000 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry, and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 72 college credit programs.
Wayne Community College’s mission is to meet the educational, training, and cultural needs of the communities it serves.
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Wayne Community College’s Adult High School Program has honored three students for outstanding academic achievement.
Gabby Glover of La Grange and Manuela B. Kenny of Goldsboro were named to the Honors List for the “Spring 1” session. To be included on this list, students must have completed at least two courses in the enrollment period with a “B” or higher average and no grade lower than a B.
Keegan Joyner of Goldsboro earned a spot on the Scholars List for the “Spring 1” session. To receive this honor, students must complete a minimum of two courses in the enrollment period with an “A” average.
The Adult High School at Wayne Community College in Goldsboro offers a tuition-free program of courses for adults 16 years or older who want to complete their high school education. It is one of several programs in the Basic Skills Department that address the needs of Wayne County’s adult residents with below-high school education levels or who lack basic skills necessary to function effectively in society.
Wayne Community College is a public, learning-centered institution with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, it serves 14,500 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 72 college credit programs.
Wayne Community College’s mission is to meet the educational, training, and cultural needs of the communities it serves.
Follow WCC on Facebook and Twitter.
New and returning students who plan to attend Wayne Community College for the fall 2016 semester may apply for Foundation of Wayne Community College scholarships during the month of April.
Scholarship applications are available in the Foundation office in the Dogwood Building on the college’s main campus in Goldsboro and can be printed from www.waynecc.edu/foundation/scholarships.
Students seeking Foundation scholarships are required to apply for federal financial aid 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, call (919) 739-7007 or (919) 739-7022 or send a message to mdbelmont@waynecc.edu or esbyrd@waynecc.edu. To reach the WCC Financial Aid Office, dial (919) 739-6735.
The Foundation awarded 569 scholarships worth more than $367,000 for the summer 2015, fall 2015, and spring 2016 semesters. 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, learning-centered institution with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, it serves 14,000 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry, and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 72 college credit programs.
Wayne Community College’s mission is to meet the educational, training, and cultural needs of the communities it serves.
Follow WCC on Facebook and Twitter.
The WorkKeys® tests for the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) will be offered four times in Wayne County in April.
The Wayne Occupational Readiness Keys for Success (WORKS) program will provide testing sessions 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on April 5 and April 19, 12:30-4:30 p.m. on April 14, and 4:30-9 p.m. on April 27. All of these sessions will be held in Room 136 of the Walnut Building on Wayne Community College’s main campus in Goldsboro. Pre-registration by calling (919) 739-7004 is required.
Cost to take the set of three skill assessments (applied mathematics, locating information, and reading for information) is $36 but assistance to cover that cost may be available.
The Airman and Family Readiness Center on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base offers free assessments to military personnel and their dependents. Call (919) 772-1123 for more information and to register for the next testing session on base.
Those wishing to prepare for the NCRC may take advantage of the self-directed instruction and skills upgrade training offered in the WORKS Lab, which also is located in Room 136 of the Walnut Building. The lab is open 9 a.m.-noon on Mondays and Thursdays, 1-4 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays, and 5-8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays (except Jan. 5, when the lab hours will be 6-9 p.m.).
Individuals may earn bronze, silver, gold, or platinum certificates based on their performance on the tests. The NCRC is recognized by employers across the state as a proven measurement of job skills.
Wayne County leads the state in the number of certificates earned, with more than 15,972 awarded through the WORKS initiative. A quarter of the county’s population holds the credential.
WORKS is a collaborative effort of the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce, Wayne Community College, Wayne County Public Schools, County of Wayne, Wayne County Career Center, City of Goldsboro, and the Eastern Carolina Workforce Development Board. It is housed Wayne Community College’s campus in Goldsboro.
More information on WORKS and the NCRC is available at www.wayneworksnc.com/works/.
