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Janet’s Planet Astronaut Academy Inspires a Love of Air Travel and Space Exploration at MCCC
Once their feet were planted firmly back on the ground after having reached a comfortable cruising altitude of about 1,300 feet, twin brother and sister Zoe and Zaire Gryga, of Norristown, shared their thoughts on their first time ever flying in an airplane. “It was awesome,” said Zoe. “I want to go again. The turns…
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Montgomery County Community College Appoints New Executive Director of the Baker Center
Montgomery County Community College has announced the appointment of Scott Moon as the new Executive Director of the Baker Center of Excellence for Employee Ownership and Business Transformation. In this position, he is responsible for leading the Baker Center of Excellence and its endeavors to increase awareness and adoption of the employee-ownership model for privately…
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As Talent War Intensifies, Blue Bell-based Unisys Doubles Down on Retaining Its Employees
As the talent war intensifies among companies desperate for tech workers, Blue Bell-based Unisys is doubling down on retaining its best employees, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. CEO Peter Altabef informed investors during a recent second-quarter earnings call that while the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on talent does play a role…
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Montgomery County Community College Hosts Vaccine Clinics August 6 and 20
Montgomery County Community College in partnership with the Montgomery County Immunization Coalition, Giant Pharmacy, and JBS Foods, is hosting two COVID-19 vaccination clinics for the community. The first vaccine clinic will be held Friday, August 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in MCCC’s Advanced Technology Center, 340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell. To make an…
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MCCC Arts Camp Unveils New Mural at East Norriton’s Medical Arts Building
Children who attended “The Amazing Arts Race” summer arts camp at Montgomery County Community College this year had their work put on display for community members in East Norriton to see and celebrate recently. A new mural depicting the silhouettes of each of the campers was installed in the lobby of the Minerva D. Braemer…
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WEDnetPA Grants for Workforce Training are Available Now
Montgomery County Community College’s Workforce Development Division encourages eligible Montgomery County companies to apply for WEDnetPA funding for the new fiscal year which began July 1, 2021. WEDnetPA is a state training reimbursement grant program where eligible companies can receive state grants to help pay for workforce training. MCCC receives an annual allocation, which it…
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Montgomery County Community College Office of Marketing and Communications Wins National Awards
The Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) Office of Marketing and Communications (MARCOM) was nationally recognized recently for the work it performed on several unique campaigns in 2020. MARCOM earned a gold Medallion Award from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) for the “Carvertise: Painting the Town Montco” campaign. The project involved wrapping…
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Montgomery County Community College Welcomes New Deans
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of three deans following competitive, nationwide searches. Dr. Timothy Brown is the Dean of the Liberal Arts Division, Cheryl DiLanzo is the Dean of the Health Sciences Division and Terence Lynn is the Dean of the Business & Professional Studies Division. As the new…
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Montgomery County Community College Launches ‘Montco on the Move’ Podcast
The stories of the people who help make Montgomery County Community College great are as interesting and unique as they are diverse. Now you’ll get a chance to hear all about them. MCCC has launched the “Montco on the Move” podcast. Join hosts Molly Hafner, director of Marketing, and Jared Brown, assistant dean of Academic…
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MCCC Continues Commitment to Students by Keeping Tuition and Fees at Same Rate
For the fifth consecutive year, Montgomery County Community College will keep its tuition and fees at the same rate to help students and families during the 2021-2022 academic year. “Students and families only recently are starting to recover from the impact of the pandemic, and MCCC is continuing to do its part by keeping tuition…
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CEO of Blue Bell-based CoreDial Believes Company Culture is Key to Business Success
For Alan Rihm, CEO of Blue Bell-based CoreDial, company culture represents one of the key factors in the success of an enterprise, writes Ezequiel Minaya for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “The whole engagement thing is critical,” he explained. “Trying to make sure that employees feel part of the team, that they feel like they have the…
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MCCC Celebrates 15th Gateway to College Graduation
After an extraordinary year of COVID-19 challenges, 21 graduates of Montgomery County Community College’s Gateway to College Program received their high school diplomas on June 16. Their families and friends cheered as they moved their tassels and proudly stood before them. “It is a wonderful day to be standing before you as we collectively celebrate…
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Montgomery County Community College’s Police Academy Graduates are Ready to Protect and Serve
For the 21 cadets from the Class of 21-01 graduating from Montgomery County Community College’s Municipal Police Academy, it was a moment to reflect, smile, and salute one another, as they said goodbye and begin a life of noble service to the community. About 150 friends and family members gathered inside Parkhouse Hall on MCCC’s Blue…
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Western Governors University Announces New Educational Partnership and Scholarships with Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) and nonprofit, accredited Western Governors University (WGU) announced the signing of an agreement that creates pathways and Scholarships for MCCC students, alumni, and employees to earn a WGU degree. As part of the agreement, WGU will apply credit earned at the associate level at MCCC toward a bachelor’s degree…
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Blue Bell-based Myota Raises $3.65M in Financing Round
Blue Bell-based Myota has raised $3.65 million in a financing round led by PACA Ventures, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The cybersecurity startup is planning to use the funds to boost its growth and “expand the market impact” of its software-as-a-service cybersecurity product, according to Steve Wray, CEO of Myota. PACA Ventures…
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Montgomery County Community College Foundation Launches Online Fundraising
Montgomery County Community College Foundation’s fundraising campaigns are available online as it launches a new crowdfunding hub to promote initiatives that will benefit students and community members. “Crowdfunding allows us to share MCCC’s projects with the community to increase awareness and engagement,” said Joseph Gallagher, Chair of the MCCC Foundation Board of Directors. “It gives…
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MCCC Shares Resources at its Workforce Development Business Roundtable on June 16
Montgomery County Community College’s Workforce Development Division wants to help the region’s businesses recover by connecting them with valuable resources to strengthen their workforce and improve their competitive advantage. To share this information, MCCC is inviting businesses to join their annual Workforce Development Business Roundtable on June 16, starting at 10 a.m. The online event…
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Summer Fun Heats Up at Montgomery County Community College With a Variety of Cool Camps
MCCC will host a series of cool camps for children in the community. From racing around the globe to discovering all the artistic beauty it has to offer, to exploring the galaxy or the wonders of the Schuylkill River, there will be plenty for campers to do this year. The Amazing Arts Race At “The Amazing Arts Race,” campers will travel the world to complete challenges…
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