The NTCC Adult Education Department will be offering a FREE Fast Track citizenship prep class beginning May 10, 2022.
The classes will provide information on English and citizenship preparation, eligibility for naturalization, test-taking resources and strategies and individualized instruction as needed. Classes will be held at the Hanson-Sewell Center at 237 College Street in Pittsburg on Tuesdays and Thursdays May 10 through June 2 from 4:30-8:30 p.m. Registration is May 2-9 (by appointment).
The Northeast Texas Community College Foundation was the top fundraiser for East Texas Giving Day 2022. Finishing the night with $135,300, NTCC raised more than almost 300 nonprofits from across 32 East Texas Counties. NTCC also finished fifth place for the total number of donations with 140 gifts.
“We really just can’t thank everyone enough for their support. There are so many good causes that participate in East Texas Giving Day and the fact that so many chose to give to NTCC is humbling,” Nita May, NTCC Director of Development, said.
The Northeast Texas Community College Board of Trustees held its regular April meeting on Tuesday, April 26. It marked the final meeting for trustee Frankie King, who is retiring from the board. King, of Camp County, joined the board in 2019.
Northeast Texas Community College is pleased to announce the hiring of two new Head Coaches for the Eagle Soccer Programs. After a few years stint as a combined position, the Women’s Team has hired Assistant Coach Heather Brady as the new Women’s Head Coach, and the Men’s team has hired Assistant Coach Juan “JD” Perales as the Men’s Head Coach. Both Coaches will assist the other with each team as well.
Jordan Chapin was recently named the winner of the 2022 Chitsey Award, granted each year to the student of Honors Northeast who after their first semester, most exceeded expectations. The award comes with a $200 check.
The Northeast Texas Community College Foundation will again participate in East Texas Giving Day (ETGD) on Tuesday, April 26. East Texas Giving Day is an 18-hour event that provides critical funding for area nonprofits like us. ETGD takes place online between 6:00 a.m. and 11:59 p.m.
The NTCC Career and Transfer Center will host a Transfer Panel on Thursday, April 28 from 12:30-1:00 p.m. in BT 111B. The panel is designed for students wanting to transfer to a university. They will have the opportunity to meet with former students Daisy Banda and Andrew Juarez, who will share their personal transfer experiences.
The NTCC Ag Department is hosting its Springfest on the NTCC Farm event through April 23. The open farm and plant sale is open to the public! Come see all that farm has to offer and buy plants to get your own summer garden started.
Members of the Morris County Retired School Employee Association recently visited Northeast Texas Community College for their April meeting. The group presented Dr. Jonathan McCullough (right), NTCC Executive Vice President for Advancement, with a $500 check to support the Work4College Program.
