BCC's Dive In logo in a cover graphic for newest episode of Dive In with President Smith

BCC Debuts New Episode of DIVE IN

November 15, 2022 – Welcome to the latest episode of 鈥淒ive In鈥 with President Smith. In this episode, President Smith talks with Dr. Kim Jones, Dean of Arts & Sciences. Watch and learn as they highlight BCC鈥檚 College Transfer program, what makes it unique, and why BCC is the place to be. To find out Read More
Photo courtesy of Wilmington Business Magazine of local manufacturing industry worker

BCC Helps Meet Workforce Needs

  November 2022 – This is a wonderful example of how BCC works with local industry to develop training programs specifically designed to meet their workforce needs! Great story! READ THE STORY HERE.
BCC instructor and students at an offsite field trip to an archeological dig

BCC Anthropology Students Dig into the Past on Weekend Field Trip

October 24, 2022 –When instructor Heather Crisco promises hands-on learning, she鈥檚 not kidding. On a recent Saturday, she accompanied a number of her students to a community dig located on Front Street in Wilmington, NC. This was part of a unit on Archaeology and a great way to bring classroom learning to life. 鈥淚 wanted Read More
Lineworker graduates

BCC Graduates Class of Pre Apprentice Lineworkers

While National Apprenticeship Week isn鈥檛 until next month, BCC is already celebrating with seven pre-apprentices from its Electrical LineworkerProgram. The graduation ceremony on Monday, October 17, marked the successful completion of the rigorous 400-hour training program established by BCC in collaboration with Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation. BCC鈥檚 accelerated 10-week Pre Apprenticeship program includes competency based Read More

BCC Introduces Students to Exciting Career Possibilities on Manufacturing Day

October 10, 2022 — The manufacturing industry never looked so good. That’s something high school students from across Brunswick County learned first-hand on Thursday, October 6, as part of Manufacturing Day 2022. Hosted by 缅北禁地, the event is designed to inform and excite students about the manufacturing industry and its many well-paying Read More
BLET graduates

BCC Graduates 67th Basic Law Enforcement Training Class

October 6, 2022 鈥 Area law enforcement is seven outstanding officers stronger as 缅北禁地 graduated the 67th Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) class. The ceremony took place at Odell Williamson Auditorium and was attended by students, family, friends, instructors, BCC leadership, and representatives from area law enforcement departments. Graduates and their sponsors Read More
students participating in service project

BCC Joins NC Litter Sweep!

September 2022 — It was a beautiful day for service at BCC! As part of NC Litter Sweep, groups of students, faculty, and staff set to work on a road cleanup in Bolivia and cleaning and beautifying an area of the Bellville River Walk. Thank you to everyone who helped organize and make the day Read More
manicurist graduates with instructors and staff

Manicurists Gear Up for Careers

September 28, 2022 — BCC’s most recent Manicurist graduates could not be more excited for what’s next. Together with family, friends, and instructors, they celebrated their success and congratulated each other as they prepare to put their new skills to work in the area’s Beauty & Wellness industry. The four graduates (part of a Multicultural Read More
class of 2022 Nursing Graduates

Bright Future Ahead for BCC Nursing Grads

September 22, 2022 — The future is bright for the 22 Nursing students who graduated from BCC with their Associate Degree in Nursing last week. The ceremony occurred at BCC鈥檚 Odell Williamson Auditorium and included remarks from President Gene Smith and Director of Nursing Shaylene Ball, MSN, RN. Students participated in the pinning and lighting Read More
welding is one of BCC's most popular programs. This photo shows students and instructions pictured with AWS rep

BCC Showcases Welding Program

September 21, 2022 — Welding is one of BCC’s most popular programs, thanks to our outstanding instructors, state-of-the-art equipment and teaching facilities, and support from local industry organizations, including the American Welding Society (AWS). Last year, AWS awarded BCC a $25,000 Welding Workforce Grant. Yesterday, AWS Vice President and Grants Committee Chair Michael Krupnicki saw Read More