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High School Student Earns Associate Degree in Mechatronics

June 05, 2023 — With a love for technology and STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) classes, Angelia Rouser chose to major in mechatronics technology at Cleveland State Community College. She graduated in May with the first Tennessee Valley Early College (TVEC) cohort from Walker Valley High School earning an associate degree the week before receiving her high school diploma. Read more about High School Student Earns Associate Degree in Mechatronics

Father and Daughter Graduate Together

May 18, 2023 — Although Scott Flaherty has an associate degree and a bachelor’s degree, he had never participated in a graduation ceremony until Friday, May 5 at Cleveland State. Flaherty wanted to graduate with his daughter, Heather. This father and daughter duo started together at Cleveland State in fall 2021 and graduated together last week. Heather earned an associate degree in pre-health, and Scott earned a certificate in manufacturing essentials. Read more about Father and Daughter Graduate Together

Young Brothers Persevere and Graduate Together

May 15, 2023 — Overcoming tragedy, brothers, Jacob and Will Young, graduated together from Cleveland State in May and both have jobs in their career fields. Jacob earned an associate degree in surveying with a drafting certificate; he works for Brown Surveying in Cleveland. Will earned an associate degree in precision manufacturing with a computer numerical control (CNC) certificate; he works at Global Precision Optics in Cleveland. Read more about Young Brothers Persevere and Graduate Together

Statewide Agreement Provides Pathway for Community Colleges and TCATs

May 15, 2023 — A recent statewide partnership between Tennessee’s community and technical colleges is providing a seamless pathway where students can earn a credential at a Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) and apply those credits to an aligned program at a partnering community college. With the increasing demand for more specialized training in technical careers, the new articulation agreement between the state’s technical and community colleges helps align workforce training with industry need. Read more about Statewide Agreement Provides Pathway for Community Colleges and TCATs

2023 Community First Awards Nominations Are Open

May 10, 2023 — Cleveland State Community College is accepting nominations for its Eighth Annual Community First Awards on Tuesday, September 19 at the Partners in Industry & Education (PIE) Center in Cleveland. Each year, this event honors individuals who have a passion for giving back to the communities they serve. Read more about 2023 Community First Awards Nominations Are Open

May 01, 2023 — The Cleveland State Student Wildlife Society recently received a $500 donation from the East Tennessee Retriever Club (ETRC) in honor of Cleveland State student Krystal Enlow. A critical care paramedic, Enlow helped an ETRC member during an event at the Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge last month. Read more about Student Wildlife Society Receives Donation in Honor of Student

Community College Month Spotlight - Workforce Development Partners with BCSO and City Fields

April 26, 2023 — For more than ten years, Cleveland State Community College Workforce Development Department has partnered with City Fields to provide workforce training opportunities to the community. Originally named Impact Cleveland, City Fields combined with The Refuge and has a mission to be a catalyst for change in Cleveland’s most overlooked neighborhoods. Read more about Community College Month Spotlight - Workforce Development Partners with BCSO and City Fields