Blue Ridge Community and Technical College and Technology Solutions Provider, Inc. are collaborating to provide students with educational and career opportunities in software development through an initiative that aims to cultivate talent in the region and improve local communities and economies.

Teach Cyber, a national nonprofit focused on cybersecurity education, has chosen WCCC Cybersecurity Instructor Diana Mark as a recipient of its annual Cybersecurity Teacher of the Year award in the category of Pathways to Cybersecurity.

Swagelok has expanded an agreement with Polaris Career Center, providing training resources through internships for students, while instructor Tony Sambunjak receives treatment for brain cancer.

Building on a history of cooperation, MCCC and Habitat are currently working together to build a new home for a family in Brunswick.

After a recent virtual open house, an administrator from MCCTC talked about the highest demand programs offered and the benefits of completing one of its programs as a high school student.

Two students in the culinary arts program entered the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America's National Virtual Baking and Pastry competition. In January, the two conquered obstacles brought about by COVID-19 and were awarded second place honors.

Matt Douglass from radio station WEOL AM 930 interviewed LCCC's Johnny Vanderford about the Micro-Electrical Mechanical Systems program. The program piqued Douglass' interest and he has now graduated and started his new career.

"Reach Out," an app intended to promote mental health among students, has been customized for use by 13 additional colleges and universities. Usage rates are growing suggesting an increased need for mental health services for students coping with the COVID-19 pandemic.

The new location of Hondros College of Nursing will be home to a Practical Nursing program and add to Hondros' six other colleges across Ohio and Indiana.

The Racial Equity Leadership Academy will engage CSCC leadership in the exploration of tools to break down institutional barriers for students from racial minority groups.