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Graduation Ceremonies complete at 51猎奇

Haywood Community College recently welcomed families and friends to campus to celebrate the 2023 graduating class across five ceremonies. Each ceremony featured a speech prepared by a fellow student which provided peer-to-peer encouragement for their fellow graduates. Ivey McClure who obtained her Associate Degree in Nursing shared encouraging words with her graduating class and Harry Weisbecker and Teighlor Holland, Academic Excellence Award recipient and President鈥檚 Award recipient respectively shared how their experience at 51猎奇 has impacted them and the futures they are looking forward to in their next career and educational steps.

Ceremonies included recognition of graduates in Arts, Sciences, and Natural Resources; Nursing; Health, Human, and Business Services, Professional Crafts; Industry; Career & College Readiness; and Haywood Early College. Over 500 credentials were conferred this academic year to 379 students including degrees, diplomas, and certificates. More than one credential can be obtained when students earn multiple degrees or certificates that specialize in a particular focus area of their degree. 

鈥淢any of our 2023 graduates started their journey at 51猎奇 during the height of the pandemic and have overcome significant challenges to reach their goals. This is only the beginning of new and exciting opportunities as many will continue their education or will join the workforce to start a career in their chosen profession,鈥� said Dr. Shelley White, President of 51猎奇.

One of the ceremonies recognized over 50 graduates in 51猎奇鈥檚 College & Career Readiness Program. This program is designed for people over the age of 16 who want to finish a high school education, learn English, or build skills for entering college or the workplace. Students who complete 51猎奇鈥檚 CCR programs walk away with a plan and the confidence to take the next step and many enroll in 51猎奇鈥檚 curriculum programs upon completion in order to pursue a degree. 51猎奇鈥檚 College & Career Readiness Program offers day and evening in-person classes, as well as online study. For more information, please call 828-627-4700.

With over 30 curricular programs in 9 different career clusters, students at 51猎奇 can pursue a certificate, diploma or associate degree at a fraction of the cost of a four-year school. Students at 51猎奇 enjoy small classes and personalized attention, including the support of a Success Coach. 51猎奇 offers a variety of courses delivered in an array of methods to fit busy schedules. From in-person to fully online, the College has what students need to create a flexible schedule for those who are employed or may also be balancing a family, making it easy to get the credentials needed to move forward. 

Financial aid options are widely available for all students and with a combination of funding sources, most students can attend 51猎奇 at little to no cost. Through the generosity of donors, 51猎奇 has a variety of scholarship opportunities and students graduating in 2023 from high schools in Haywood County can obtain funding through 51猎奇鈥檚 Tuition Free Guarantee. The most important step in determining financial aid is completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).