Alumni

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Now we have the opportunity to meet Anderson, a CCBC alumnus. Anderson is gonna reflect back on his time at CCBC where he was able to improve academically, explore his interests, and ultimately find his dream career path in the Information Technology field with the help and support of amazing professors along the way. Anderson, take it away.

Thanks for that introduction, Alex! As a proud alumnus of CCBC, my story is a success story from start to finish. When I entered CCBC right out of high school, I didn’t know what I wanted to be, and I didn’t have any plans for my future. I just knew that college was the next step.
CCBC was an affordable option, close to my home, where I could sort it all out. I’ll admit that I wasn’t a star student in high school, but CCBC gave me the opportunity to catch up through basic courses in subjects like reading, and then gradually move into more challenging coursework such as biology, chemistry, and physics. I enrolled in these courses at flexible times that worked for me and at my own pace. The faculty were passionate about teaching and genuinely cared that I succeeded. I graduated debt-free with an associate degree in General Studies. Now I have a job as an IT field support specialist for a national phone company. The company is paying for me to participate in an information technology apprenticeship program at another college. My goal is to eventually earn a bachelor’s degree in computer science or information technology and work as a contractor for the federal government. I have not forgotten the incredible educational experience CCBC gave me, and I am happy to now give back as a member of CCBC’s Alumni Board. I am committed to ensuring future students learn about all the benefits CCBC has to offer for anyone who wants to expand their horizons. As we say here at CCBC, “See what you can be.” So, what are you waiting for?
Throwing it back to you Alex.

Thank you Anderson, it sounds like you are on your way to an exciting future, and it’s awesome that you’ve had the opportunity to transfer to an apprenticeship program and will continue to build your skills, while still staying involved at CCBC. We know you’re gonna do great things. Thanks again.