CCC&TI Launches New Health Sciences Degree to Strengthen Regional Healthcare Workforce

Surgical Technology students working in the Caldwell Campus lab.

As demand for healthcare professionals continues to grow across North Carolina, Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute (CCC&TI) is introducing a new Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Health Sciences degree. The new program is designed to prepare students for a variety of healthcare careers while also helping meet the workforce needs of local and […]

CCC&TI Cybersecurity Program Earns Center of Excellence Designation; New Director Takes the Lead

Dr. Brian Morris and Mr. John Early pose for a photo with certificate.

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s Information Technology -Cybersecurity program has earned designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) from the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).  Dr. Brian Morris, Dean of Business, Technology an Engineering programs accepted the certification on behalf of the college at a special ceremony […]

CCC&TI Students Earn Honors at NC SkillsUSA Conference and Competition

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Several Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute students recently competed in the statewide SkillsUSA North Carolina Championship competitions held in Greensboro, NC, bringing home several awards in a variety of categories.  The annual SkillsUSA state conference is the largest showcase of Career and Technical Education in the state with over 3,000 students competing in more […]

Cobra Baseball Wins NJCAA D-3 Region 10/Mid-Atlantic District Championship

The Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute baseball team defeated Surry Community College 11-10 to win the National Junior College Athletic Association Division-Three Region 10/Mid-Atlantic District Championship Sunday at Burlington Athletic Stadium in Burlington, NC. Caldwell, ranked fifth in the latest NJCAA D-3 Baseball poll, earned the program’s second Region 10 and Mid-Atlantic District Championship. […]

Lyrical Edwards: NJCAA D3 1st Team All-American

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Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute volleyball student-athlete Lyrical Edwards has been named a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division III First Team All-American, the organization announced Tuesday. Edwards, a freshman from Valdese, NC and a graduate of Draughn High School, delivered an outstanding season for the Cobras. The outside hitter totaled 336 kills, […]

Cobra Athletics: NJCAA D-3 Volleyball National Championships Day Three

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Cobra Athletics: NJCAA D-3 Volleyball National Championships Day Three Alliant Energy Power House Arena, Cedar Rapids, IA  November 15, 2025 Consolation Bracket-Ninth Place Match Caldwell vs. St. Cloud Technical & Community College Caldwell 3 St. Cloud 0: (25-20, 25-16, 25-21) Caldwell finishes the tournament 3-1 and places ninth in the nation. It was Caldwell’s second […]

Celebrating Success: CCC&TI Honors Massage Therapy Graduates

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Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute recently celebrated 10 students who successfully completed the Massage Therapy program during a ceremony held at the J.E. Broyhill Civic Center in Lenoir. Interested in our Massage Therapy Program? CCC&TI’s next Massage Therapy course on the Caldwell Campus begins in January. The next available class on the college’s Watauga […]

CCC&TI Announces Partner Initiative Designed to Connect Students with Work-based Learning Opportunities and Support Local Economy

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Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute has announced a new initiative to help local students connect to work-based learning opportunities that lead to sustainable employment. The initiative, called RISE Caldwell-Watauga (Regional Initiative for Skilled Employment), is a partnership project with the Caldwell County Economic Development Commission, Caldwell County Schools, Watauga County Schools and the Watauga […]

CCC&TI Announces Donation to Culinary Arts Program

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Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute announced that The Brandon Eugene Church Legacy Foundation has presented a $20,000 contribution to the CCC&TI Culinary Arts program. The check was presented to CCC&TI President and other college leaders at Big B’s Third Annual Golf Tournament held recently at Lake Hickory Country Club. The donation will support CCC&TI’s Culinary […]

CCC&TI Trustee Jim Sponenberg Recognized for Years of Service

Board of Trustees members with Dr. Poarch

The Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute Board of Trustees recently recognized longtime member Mr. James E. Sponenberg, III for his years of service to the Board and to the College. Sponenberg closed out his final term as trustee in July and was recognized at the Board’s September meeting. Board Chairman Mr. Jerry Church presented […]