LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

Inside this publication, you will find information on the many exciting programs offered by Isothermal Community College. We are excited about new programs in hospitality and tourism, as well as in agribusiness. Courses in the Applied Sciences and Engineering Technologies, Arts and Sciences, Health and Public Services and Business Sciences will prepare you for jobs with better pay or better opportunities for advancement, as well as facilitate transfer to four-year institutions at a more affordable cost. Whether you want to be a builder, electrician, data technician, early childcare worker, teacher, nurse, police officer, firefighter, engineer, or entrepreneur, Isothermal is here to help you in these areas and many more.

At Isothermal, we believe in lifelong learning. Regardless of your age or the last time you were in school, our continuing education courses and other offerings at the college will prepare you for that better job in an ever-changing economy, or our small business center can help you be your own boss.

We are working to improve and update our facilities to better serve your needs, the needs of the community, and the demands of business and industry. I hope you will take this opportunity to review this edition of Career Focus and enroll in courses today bycontacting the Admissions Office at 828-395-1430.

For more than 50 years, Isothermal Community College has served this community by providing affordable, accessible, and excellent educational opportunities and workforce training. As one of our founders said, “We are here to meet the challenge of change.” Whether it be changes in your personal life or changes in our economy, Isothermal is ready to meet those challenges and serve you now and into the future. As long as Isothermal is strong, the people of this community will have a pathway for a better future. I hope you will enjoy Career Focus and I hope you will join us and take advantage of the many opportunities we offer at Isothermal.

Walter Dalton

President of Isothermal Community College