Spartanburg Community College’s Cherokee County Campus 
To Host Open House Drop-In

Saturday, March 10, 2011, from 11 am – 2 pm in the Harvey S. Peeler, Jr. Academic Building

SPARTANBURG, SC – Spartanburg Community College’s (SCC) Cherokee County Campus in Gaffney will host a free open house drop-in on Saturday, March 10, 2011, from 11 am – 2 pm in the Harvey S. Peeler, Jr. Academic Building.

The event is open to anyone in the community interested in attending SCC.
 
Attendees will learn about the admissions and financial aid processes and receive an overview of more than 100 SCC certificates, diplomas and associate degree programs that lead to rewarding employment in high-growth, high demand careers in business, engineering technology and industrial technology, computer technology, health and education. Faculty and staff will be available to answer questions and provide information on SCC support services that help students make the most of their educational experience.
 


“This is a great opportunity for recent high school graduates, parents and those seeking a new career to explore everything that SCC’s Cherokee County Campus has to offer,” says Daryl Smith, executive director of the SCC Gaffney campus. “We’re continuously adding new classes and programs so local residents have access to more options that will allow them to accomplish college or career goals close to home. And, with SCC’s low tuition, financial aid, flexible schedules, online classes and student services, receiving a college education or job training is more convenient and achievable than ever before.”
 


Individuals who attend will also have a chance to view a demonstration from the Gaffney High School FIRST Technology Challenge LEGO Robotics team, and learn more about the new LEGO Robotics program in development at the Cherokee County Campus.

For more information about the event, visit www.sccsc.edu/ccc or call (864) 206-2700.

The Cherokee County Campus is located at 523 Chesnee Highway (Hwy.11) in Gaffney.
 
Registration for summer classes begins March 26. Individuals interested in applying to the College can contact the SCC Admissions Center at (864) 592-4800 or toll free (866) 591-3700 or apply online at www.sccsc.edu.  


About Spartanburg Community College
Named one of the fastest-growing colleges in the nation according to Community College Week, SCC offers more than 100 academic programs of study including associate degrees, diplomas and certificates, plus University Transfer opportunities to four-year colleges and universities. SCC provides flexible class scheduling including day, evening, weekend classes with multiple start dates and more than 100 online classes through SCCOnline. Offering the lowest tuition in the region, convenient locations, and regional/national accreditations, SCC offers educational opportunities leading to high-growth, high-demand jobs. The SCC Corporate & Community Education Division provides job and career enhancement, workforce development and personal enrichment courses and training programs. For more information, visit www.sccsc.edu.