Letter from the President

More than a year into the dramatic changes to our society brought about by COVID-19, I frequently hear people express how glad they will be to get back to “normal.”  While I, too, look forward to the happy day when we are able to safely gather with our friends and families and see the smiles of others no longer hidden by masks, I believe that there are many things in our world that will...
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The Powers Promise

DID YOU KNOW that most students from Rutherford and Polk counties can attend Isothermal at little to no cost? In fact, more than 97 percent of all Isothermal students were awarded some form of financial aid during the past academic year. The Powers Promise was established in memory of Lee L. Powers, a community leader who served on the steering committee that formed Isothermal Community...
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Start strong. Finish stronger. Register now.

Whether you want to begin your higher learning journey, move up in your career, or find a new passion, you can start at  Isothermal Community College. For more information, visit isothermal.edu/admissions or give the Admissions Office a call at 828-395-4193 or email us at [email protected] Registration Dates:  Registration for Summer and Fall 2021 is open now. Apply quickly...
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7 Easy Steps to Enroll at Isothermal Community College

STEP 1 COMPLETE RESIDENCY DETERMINATION Visit ncresidency.org to complete the NC Residency Determination Service online interview/application. Retain your username, password and Residency Certification Number (RCN). You’ll need it to log in to apply in Step 2. Visit isothermal.edu/start for tips on completing the RDS application. Need help? Call 828-395-4193. STEP...
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Writing Skills are More Important Than Ever in the Job Market

When it comes to must-haves that employers look for, there are few skills as important, and as frequently undervalued by applicants, as effective writing and communication. According to a TIME magazine article on how writing can help you succeed in the workplace, “If you are a native English speaker and never learned the difference between it’s and its, an employer might wonder what...
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Best Kept Secret: The two-year story

  Want to know a secret? More than 47% of college students in the United States now attend two-year colleges. These schools are becoming increasingly popular for students with all kinds of goals. Okay, so that’s not really such a big secret. But you might be surprised to learn just how much two-year colleges have to offer prospective students. Everybody knows that two-year colleges...
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Recession-Proof Career Paths: Are you worried about the long-term viability of your job in a recession?

If so, you’re not alone. A recent study by Strada Education found that 62 percent of Americans are concerned about losing their job. Even jobs that were once considered stable, permanent options may not be a best bet in these unprecedented times. You don’t need thousands of dollars in debt in order to attain a degree or certificate that can provide you with better earnings and a higher...

Meeting the Challenge of Change: Isothermal Style

The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly been a challenge since last year. At Isothermal, we are committed to providing you a safe, healthy campus environment. We moved quickly in March 2020 and — with the diligence of faculty and staff — were able to move most instruction for the spring semester online. Exceptions existed, mainly in areas like nursing and emergency services that require...
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College Anytime Anywhere

CareerFocus Quiz Learning “online” is all the rage these days. More and more distance education courses (via the Internet, video, interactive TV, or independent study) are available to students the world over. The real question is-how will a distance education course fit your circumstances and lifestyle? A successful distance learner needs certain skills, most importantly, a high degree of...

Online and On Track

As schools around the world move classes online, students everywhere are learning to adjust to studying at home–and everything that comes along with it. We are all in this boat together. Turning your living room into a classroom is no easy feat. This is true, especially if you’re sharing your newfound workspace with family and/or roommates. But don’t let this get you off track. Being a...

Alumni Spotlight: Emily Miser, LPN

Isothermal Community College’s Practical Nursing (PN) program will turn 50 years old in 2022! In anticipation of this upcoming anniversary, the faculty and staff would like to recognize alumni from ICC’s PN program. Emily graduated from ICC’s PN program in 2018. When asked about her experience in the PN program, Emily had this to say: “Joining the PN program at ICC was a...

Why Isothermal Community College? featuring Don Howard

Don is studying Broadcast Production Technology at ICC. “I first became aware of Isothermal through the on campus radio station WNCW. I chose to attend Isothermal because of the state of the art facilities it has on campus, including multiple radio broadcasting control rooms and television studios.  There is tremendous opportunity here to gain practical experience both in front of and behind...

Brawn to Brains: Skills are the future of manufacturing

You may have heard that manufacturing jobs are a thing of the past. While it’s true that old-fashioned assembly line jobs are dwindling, a new kind of manufacturing job is starved for skilled workers. Today, over 60 percent of manufacturing employees have at least some college education, according to a U.S. Department of Commerce report. At the same time, according to the Bureau of Labor...
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Get skilled: Good jobs, good wages, in-demand skills start with Career and Technical Education at Isothermal Community College

Skill Gap 74% of CEOs surveyed by Business Roundtable say their companies suffer from a skills gap Help Wanted 6.9 million unfilled jobs. The industries seeing the largest talent gap are in CTE occupation Information Technology 12% growth through 2024 $88,240 median annual wage in 2019 Healthcare 3.8 million new jobs through 2024 $68,190 median annual wage in 2019 Emerging and...