Do you have a strong desire to help others? Do you enjoy a fast-paced work environment? If so, a career in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) might be a good option for you - and there has never been a better time to get started. The NTCC EMS Program is part of a special initiative offering up to a full scholarship for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic and Paramedic students who qualify for entry into the program. Current EMTs who would like to transition to the Paramedic program are also eligible for scholarships. 

Pictured: Monserrat Rivero-Sánchez with former NTCC Vice President, Dr. Jerry Wesson

By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director

She is already studying for the fall semester.  Her professor has approved her upcoming topic in Texas history.  This Friday, she plans to attend a dinner for those students in Honors Northeastinterested in being a part of this year’s film on Texas Suffragette, Minnie Fisher Cunningham.

Are you or someone you Know struggling with a mental health crisis? 

Pictured: Professor Rex Allen had a booth at EagleGanza to discuss government classes at NTCC.

NTCC hosted the first EagleGanza event of the summer this Tuesday. Anyone planning to attend NTCC for the first time in fall 2022 is highly encouraged to attend one of the three remaining dates!

The 2022 Kids Discovery College kicked off this week with more than 100 children participating. The two-week camp offers over a dozen fun and educational classes designed for kids ages 8-16. Class topics vary from cooking and theatre to first responder academy. 

Students interested in social work and sociology classes at NTCC are invited to attend an informational session on Thursday, July 21 from 1-2 p.m. in IA 105. 

For more information, contact Carmen Shurtleff at 903-434-8307, e-mail cshurtleff@ntcc.edu or visit www.ntcc.edu/socialwork. 

The NTCC Career and Transfer Team will host a FAFSA Day event on Tuesday, July 19. It will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in BT 111. Staff will be available to assist students with completing their FAFSA application, so please bring parent(s) and student 2020 W2s and tax returns. 

This is a great opportunity to get help with your FAFSA in plenty of time for the fall semester!

Pictured from left: Samuel Pollan, Raul Leija, Victor Diaz, Michelle Calderon, Jordan Chapin, and Keren Valencia at the University of Houston

By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director

More than 70 students from the NTCC Work4College Program, nursing, upward bound and other programs participated in Mad City reality simulation fair this Wednesday in the Student Union Building. The event, hosted by East Texas Professional Credit Union, is an exciting, interactive exercise to help students learn more about managing their personal finances. 

By: Rene’ McCracken, Director of Agriculture