Cleveland State Community College

👋 Don't forget to register, we are almost a week away!

Next Tuesday, June 16, from 5:30-7:30pm, we will have a Night of Hope on our Cleveland campus!

This free event includes a complimentary dinner and provides an opportunity to speak with representatives about the various educational programs and opportunities at our college.

Community partners will share information about local resources that help adult learners overcome obstacles to attend college, and information will be available on financial assistance, childcare, transportation, veteran services, housing support, and more!

We offer a wide variety of programs including Associate of Arts, Associate of
Science, and Associate of Applied Science, as well as technical certificates.
Flexible scheduling options are available to accommodate working adults, along with specialized programs like the Advance Business program and services tailored to veterans.

To register: mycs.cc/nightofhope

We are so appreciative of the continued support from the First Horizon Foundation!
They recently presented a check to us for $10,000 to support community projects such as Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss, Evening With Betsy King, our speech and debate team, and alumni programming.

💫 Student Spotlight

Hannah Salmond’s path to healthcare was not a straight line, but it ultimately led to where she was meant to be.

After graduating from Walker Valley High School, Salmond enrolled with us to pursue nursing like other members of her family. Her mother is a nurse practitioner, her grandmother was a nurse, her grandfather was a medic during the Vietnam War, and her sister is studying to become a physician assistant.

Salmond left to pursue a career in education and took classes at a four-year university, but everything changed when her mother asked her to help at the healthcare clinic for a day.

“I started crying because I knew this was where I was supposed to be,” Salmond said. “I tried so many other things; I pushed against healthcare because of my family. Ever since I was a kid, I’ve cared for others. My mom said she knew I would be in the medical field one day.”

Salmond said one of the biggest influences has been her professor, Karmon Kingsley, the Medical Assisting Program Director.

“Ms. Kingsley is one of the best professors that I’ve ever had,” Salmond said. “She’s tough, and the expectations are high, but she explains everything so well. You don’t just focus on passing the class- you actually understand the material. I am learning medical terminology and gaining skills in multiple medical assisting classes that will prepare me for my externship and my future career.”

Salmond will graduate in July and transfer to a four-year institution to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Her long-term goal is to become a nurse practitioner and work alongside her mother.

While in school, Salmond plans to work as a certified medical assistant to help pay for her education while gaining additional clinical experience.

For more information about the medical assisting program, contact Karmon Kingsley at [email protected] or (423) 614-8702.

🐾 Define Your Tomorrow at Cleveland State!

A Tennessee Promise student, Walker Hicks enrolled with us after graduating from high school. He chose to pursue electrical engineering after gaining hands-on experience as an intern with a utility company.

Walker plans to transfer to a four-year institution after earning his associate degree, where he will continue to study electrical engineering. His goal is to build a career in power distribution with a utility or energy company.

“My favorite part of Cleveland State is the teachers,” he said. “Every professor is very engaged and willing to help. If I don’t understand a concept or need help with homework or labs, they are willing to meet with me as soon as they can and stay as long as needed to ensure I fully understand. Cleveland State is helping me define my tomorrow by preparing me for further education and my future career.”

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💼 Define Your Tomorrow with our Advance Business program!

This accelerated program allows working working adult students to earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in Business (A.A.S.) in just 18 months.

Many business students obtain their degree in 18 months at Cleveland State and a bachelor’s degree in an additional 18-24 months at a selected four-year college or university.

For more info, visit mycs.cc/advance

🤔📚 Considering going back to school, but not sure it’s doable?

Join us on Tuesday, June 16, from 5:30-7:30pm for a Night of Hope on our Cleveland campus!

This free event includes a complimentary dinner and provides an opportunity to speak with representatives about the various educational programs and opportunities at our college.

Community partners will share information about local resources that help adult learners overcome obstacles to attend college, and information will be available on financial assistance, childcare, transportation, veteran services, housing support, and more!

We offer a wide variety of programs including Associate of Arts, Associate of
Science, and Associate of Applied Science, as well as technical certificates.

Flexible scheduling options are available to accommodate working adults, along with specialized programs like the Advance Business program and services tailored to veterans.

To register: https://apply.clevelandstatecc.edu/register/?id=b9693ea7-4f6f-4fd4-b98f-8e513e0c9254

👏 Congratulations to seven inmates at the McMinn County Justice Center who recently completed a Workforce Development welding bootcamp to earn their American Welding Society certifications!

Thank you to Norfolk Southern and our Adult Education department for making this possible!

All Cleveland State Community College campuses are closed today in honor of Memorial Day 🇺🇸

☀️ Congratulations to this year's recipients of the Mi Sueño scholarship!

Elizabeth Reina Gonzalez, Alexandra Caicedo, and Ayri Novelo Hernandez were recognized at the fourth annual Mi Sueño Scholarship Dinner.

In 2023, the Cleveland State Community College Foundation created the Mi Sueño scholarship to provide financial support for students in order to better the lives of those in the Hispanic community. It can be applied towards degree programs or professional certifications.

👏 Congratulations to six inmates at the Polk County Justice Center who recently completed a 40-hour Culinary Arts bootcamp, earning their Servsafe Certification!

A special thank you goes to Polk County Sheriff Steve Ross and our Workforce Development and Adult Education departments for making this possible!