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Isothermal Community College Launches “Isothermal Works” Workforce Development Initiative with Support from NC GlaxoSmithKline Foundation - 17 December 2025

Isothermal Community College has launched Isothermal Works, a new workforce development initiative designed to connect students to high-demand careers through hands-on, work-based learning experiences. Funded in part by the North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation, the program partners with local school districts, employers, and workforce organizations to create clear pathways from high school to college and into the workforce across five key industries: healthcare, manufacturing and trades, IT, education, and public safety.

Isothermal Community College Honors 20 Students of the Semester – Fall 2025 - 15 December 2025

Isothermal Community College recognized 20 outstanding students during its Fall 2025 Learning College Students of the Semester Awards. The honorees were selected for their academic excellence, leadership, perseverance, and dedication to serving others. Students were nominated by their instructors across a wide range of programs, highlighting achievements in healthcare, technology, arts and sciences, early college pathways, and more. Full profiles of each award winner showcase their accomplishments and contributions to the campus and local community.

Thirty Paramedics and EMTs Graduate from Isothermal Community College - 15 December 2025

Isothermal Community College recognized 30 graduates from its Paramedic and Emergency Medical Technician programs during a certification ceremony held December 9 in the college gymnasium. The event marked the first public graduation ceremony for both programs, with 19 students earning paramedic certification and 11 completing EMT certification. All graduates seeking employment have already secured positions in the field, highlighting the strong workforce demand for EMS professionals.

Isothermal Community College and Trelleborg Celebrate Innovative Partnership - 17 November 2025

Isothermal Community College and Trelleborg Engineered Coated Fabrics celebrated a year of collaboration that has advanced innovation and workforce development in Rutherford County. Over the past year, Trelleborg has operated a testing and training facility inside ICC’s engineering bays, using the space to refine new processes ahead of its upcoming Daniel Road expansion. The partnership has supported hands-on innovation, strengthened the local talent pipeline, and helped lay the groundwork for new high-skill manufacturing jobs in the region. College and company leaders highlighted the collaboration as a model of how education and industry can work together to drive community growth and opportunity.

Students inducted into National Technical Honor Society at Isothermal Community College - 13 November 2025

Isothermal Community College recently hosted the annual National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) Induction Ceremony, celebrating students from Isothermal and local high schools for their academic achievement, leadership, and excellence in technical fields. The college’s chapter, guided by advisors Tiffany Cooper and Sarah Kilgo, continues to grow each year, supporting students as they develop skills for high-demand careers.

Isothermal Community College Selected as One of 200 Colleges Eligible for the 2027 Aspen Prize - 28 October 2025

Isothermal Community College has been named one of 200 U.S. community colleges eligible to apply for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. This recognition highlights the college’s strong student outcomes and commitment to student success.

Nine New Truck Drivers Graduate from Isothermal Community College - 08 October 2025

Nine students are ready to hit the road after graduating from Isothermal Community College’s Truck Driver Training Program.

RHI Legacy Foundation Awards $1 Million Grant to Support Isothermal’s Dr. Bobby F. England Health and Sciences Center - 09 October 2025

ICC has received a $1 million grant from the RHI Legacy Foundation to support the ongoing construction of the Dr. Bobby F. England Health and Sciences Center.

Isothermal Joins National Network Advancing High-Value Credentials That Lead to Good Jobs and Bachelor’s Degrees - 19 August 2025

ICC has joined the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program’s expanded Unlocking Opportunity network

New LPNs earn pins - 27 July 2025

20 practical nursing students were awarded their pins at a special ceremony this week.

New Law Expands Career and Education Opportunities for Isothermal Human Services Students - 16 July 2025

The recent passage of North Carolina General Assembly House Bill 562 (HB 562) marks a major step forward for students entering the Social and Human Services program at Isothermal Community College.

Student success in Human Services Technologies - 16 July 2025

When Jennifer Fowler enrolled at Isothermal Community College in August 2019, she wasn’t just starting classes—she was reigniting a dream. At 45, she joined the inaugural Social and Human Services program determined to pursue a career she had dreamed of since she was a teenager.

Small Business Center aids displaced retailers - 03 July 2025

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Tryon International Equestrian Center made space available for 20 retail businesses from the decimated village of Chimney Rock, so those businesses could survive. The Small Business Center at Isothermal Community College stepped in to help these businesses cover rent.

Thomson earns Isothermal’s top teaching award - 04 June 2025

Joy Thomson, a welding instructor at Isothermal Community College, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Robert Wendell Eaves Distinguished Teaching Award, the college’s highest honor for teaching excellence.

Isothermal Community College Launches Better Skills. Better Jobs. Campaign to Enroll Adult Learners - 27 May 2025

With the Next NC Scholarship, many adults have an opportunity to return to school for free and earn the skills required to secure in-demand, high-paying jobs in the community