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When Mariah Thien walked down the hallway of McDowell Technical Community College one afternoon looking for a place to cut metal, she had no idea that a single conversation would change the direction of her education. Read the full release here: new.web-mtcc.com/news-from-the-…

If you’ve ever spent time around our Cosmetology program, you’ve probably met Jenny Hollifield… and if you have, you know she’s the kind of instructor students don’t forget! We are SO blessed to have Jenny at McDowell Tech!

Some of our CCR staff members are spending the week at the COABE National Conference, the largest gathering for adult education in the country. We can’t wait to bring these fresh ideas and innovative strategies back to the Tech! #COABE2026 #McDowellTech #AdultEducation

Everyone at The Tech is looking forward to the excitement of students crossing their educational finish line as graduation is quickly approaching. Push through the challenge and get ready to celebrate! Read Dr. Kelley's full monthly column here: mcdowelltech.edu/news-finish-li…

As we wrap up our March employee appreciation events, we just want to take a moment to say thank you to the people who made McDowell Tech what it is today. We appreciate you more than you know! #McDowellTech #TrekkerPride #EmployeeAppreciation #YouBelongHere

McDowell Technical Community College completed the 48th Annual Fire, Rescue and EMS College this past weekend, welcoming emergency responders from across Western North Carolina and beyond for a week of intensive, hands-on training. Read the full release: mcdowelltech.edu/news-fire-coll…

What an incredible few days in Marion! McDowell Tech's Small Business Center was honored to host the Small Business Center Network's Spring Professional Development Conference right here on our campus. Learn more at: mcdowelltech.edu/small-business… #McDowellTech #SmallBusinessCenter

McDowell Tech was proud to host the NC ACTE Postsecondary Adult and Career Education (PACE) Summit on February 26-27, bringing together over 80 educators and industry leaders from across North Carolina for a day and a half of professional learning.

A quick update from the President’s desk on the "Right Where They Belong" initiative. It’s moving up early, and it’s a big win for our students and the McDowell County community. Read the full letter here: mcdowelltech.edu/news-right-whe…

McDowell Tech’s Small Business Center recently celebrated the successful completion of its first cohort of the Accelerate and Innovate Bootcamp (AIM). Read more on what they're doing here: mcdowelltech.edu/news-aim-bootc…

When industry experience meets success, you get pretty amazing educators like Steven Rhoads, Computer Integrated Machining Faculty. We're fortunate to have you as a Trekker, Steven. Celebrate him with us in the comments!👇

McDowell Technical Community College is proud to announce that the Kim Ledbetter Memorial Scholarship has reached endowed status. To read more, visit: mcdowelltech.edu/news-kim-ledbe…

McDowell Tech is strengthening its commitment to career-connected education by expanding learning opportunities for students and employers, while implementing new technology to enhance the long-term impact of these programs. To read more, visit: mcdowelltech.edu/news-college-e…

McDowell Tech is proud to announce that Dr. Valerie Dobson, Vice President of Academics & Student Services and Chief Academic Officer, has completed the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Adult and Community College Education from NC State. Read more: mcdowelltech.edu/news-dobson-ea… .

McDowell Tech has launched two major workforce development initiatives to deliver targeted training that strengthens operations, supports employees, and enhances economic growth across McDowell County. Read more here: mcdowelltech.edu/news-new-proje…

McDowell Tech recently celebrated the dedication and ribbon cutting for the newly renovated Crane Resistoflex Auditorium, marking the first major renovation of the facility since it was constructed in the early 1970s! Read more here: mcdowelltech.edu/news-dedicatio…

We’re proud to celebrate the ribbon cutting of our newly renovated auditorium, which has been a space that has served McDowell County since 1975. We’re more than ready to reopen these doors and continue creating a place where everyone is right where they belong.

Happy #CTEMonth from all of us at McDowell Tech! Interested in learning more about our Career and Technical Education programs?? See the hands-on programs we offer: mcdowelltech.edu/cte-programs #CTE #McDowellTech #MarionNC #WorkforceDevelopment #Trekkers #LearningForLife

A message from President Dr. JW Kelley: "We are excited at McDowell Tech for our record-breaking growth... I’ve been asked several times what I attribute that growth to. My answer: 'It’s personal.'" Read the full press release here: mcdowelltech.edu/news-its-perso…

McDowell Tech will operate on a normal schedule on Friday, February 6th.