RCC Holds Community College Day for Homeschoolers
Apr 4, 2018Non-Public Schools Community College Day
Rockingham Community College held a Community College Day for Non-Public High Schools. This was a special event for North Carolinians for Home Education, homeschoolers located in Rockingham County. The event took place on March 17, 2018 from 9:00am – 2:00pm on the campus of RCC and was an opportunity for homeschoolers and the homeschooling parents to learn about the educational opportunities available at the college. They were given a chance to learn about the Career and College Promise “Tuition Free” program, tour the college campus and visit various program areas, while also meeting faculty.
Success in today’s global economy may require a two-or four-year degree, a certificate or diploma. Through Career & College Promise (CCP), qualified high-school-age students in North Carolina have the opportunity to pursue these options, tuition free, while they are in high school, allowing them to get a jumpstart on their workplace and college preparation. North Carolina Homeschoolers are eligible to participate in free tuition program.
The homeschool population in Rockingham county is continuing to experience constant growth and Rockingham Community College is positioned to play an important role with supporting the educational goals of the homeschoolers. This institutional initiative is a focused outreach specifically for the Non-Public Schools in Rockingham County and to support the homeschoolers by informing them of the college’s educational resources.
Rockingham Community College is located in Wentworth, North Carolina and was chartered in 1963 as a comprehensive, public community college with an open-door admissions policy. RCC participates in the comprehensive Articulation Agreement between the NC Community College System and the University of North Carolina System with regard to transfer of credits. The college offers over 50 degrees, diplomas, and certificates and employs 154 faculty and staff members.
To learn more about the educational opportunities available at the college please contact:
Derrick Satterfield
Director, Enrollment Services
336-342-4261, Ext.
Chandra Caple
Director, Educational Partnerships
336-342-4261, Ext. 2130
Amanda Wares
NCHE Region 3 Liaison
336-210-7449
