CCC&TI Foundation Celebrates Exceeding Highest Goal Ever for Annual Fund Drive

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During a recent celebration held at the J.E. Broyhill Civic Center in Lenoir, the Foundation of CCC&TI proudly announced that it not only met but exceeded its highest goal to date raising more than $565,000 for the 2026 Annual Fund Drive. The event brought together donors, partners, volunteers and college leaders to honor the generosity […]

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute Concludes 60th Anniversary Celebration with Watauga Campus Sunset Event 

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute President, Dr. Mark Poarch, speaks at CCC&TI’s recent 60th Anniversary Sunset Celebration on the college’s Watauga Campus in Boone. The event wrapped up a year of celebration commemorating the college’s 60th Anniversary.

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute has wrapped up a year of celebration commemorating its 60thAnniversary with a special Sunset Celebration on the college’s Watauga Campus in Boone.  The event was originally scheduled for October 2024 but was postponed due to the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Community leaders, along with local school and government officials and […]

Foundation of CCC&TI Hosts Second Annual Reception for Scholars and Donors

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The Foundation of Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute recently hosted its second annual Foundation Scholarship Reception at the J.E. Broyhill Civic Center in Lenoir. The event honored the 2024-2025 Foundation Scholarship recipients and the generous donors who make educational opportunities possible. CCC&TI President Dr. Mark Poarch welcomed guests and expressed his appreciation for the […]

CCC&TI Receives $25,000 Grant from Duke Energy Foundation 

CCC&TI recently received a $25,000 grant from Duke Energy Foundation to support energy sector job training programs like Electrical Lineworker and Substation Relay Technician. Pictured above are Duke Energy District Manager of Government and Community Relations, Robin Nicholson, left, with CCC&TI President, Dr. Mark Poarch, center, and Chair of the CCC&TI Foundation, Ms. Peg Broyhill.

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute has received a $25,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to support energy sector job training for local students.  The award is one of 19 grants to community colleges across the state in support of energy sector training programs like CCC&TI’s Electrical Lineworker and Substation Relay Technician programs. The […]

CCC&TI Announces First Gift in Support of New Health Sciences Facility from Local Partner Blue Ridge Energy

Pictured from left to right are Blue Ridge Energy Chief Operating Officer Alan Merck; BRE Director of Community Relations and Development, Tasha Rountree; BRE Chief Executive Officer Katie Woodle, retired BRE Chief Executive Officer Doug Johnson, CCC&TI Foundation Executive Director Marla Christie and CCC&TI President, Dr. Mark Poarch. Blue Ridge Energy has pledged $100,000 to CCC&TI in support of the new health sciences facility slated to begin construction later this year on the College’s Caldwell Campus in Hudson.

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute recently celebrated the first major donation in support of its new health sciences facility which is slated to begin construction later this year on the Caldwell Campus in Hudson. Blue Ridge Energy has pledged their financial support of the project with a gift of $100,000 which was presented to the college on Wednesday, March 26. The new facility will be […]

Foundation of CCC&TI Hosts Reception for Scholars and Donors

Published: 3/28/2024 The Foundation of Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute recently held a special reception in honor of the 2023-2024 Foundation Scholarship recipients and donors at the J.E. Broyhill Civic Center in Lenoir. The event provided an opportunity for student recipients to meet and talk with the donors who made their scholarships possible through […]

CCC&TI Receives $40K from Duke Energy Foundation for Workforce Development

The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded a $40,000 grant to the Foundation of Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute in support of the college’s Electrical Lineworker program. CCC&TI was one of 11 North Carolina community colleges to receive funding as part of Duke Energy’s $350,000 investment to create a pipeline of skilled lineworkers to help […]