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JCCC CONNECT Students on the Student Senate

Developmental disabilities prove no obstacle to joining student government

Campus Life, Our Students

Student and career development staff member looking into a file cabinet.

JCCC Support Team Empowers Students

Success coaches, counselors and career coaches: The trifecta for success.

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Members of the LUNA club holding a trophy

Latinos United Now and Always (LUNA) Nets Nearly $15,000 for Scholarships

JCCC club raises hope and funds for undocumented students

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Students in the Academic Achievement Center

Top 10 Things Every New Student at JCCC Should Know

Have questions as a first-time student at JCCC? We've got answers.

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Female student working with instructor in the automotive lab

Automotive Careers: More Than Working on Cars

Automotive industry offers women a variety of options after JCCC

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Students and faculty on faculty-led study abroad to historic Germany

4 Ways JCCC Students Can Study Abroad

Scholarships can fund adventures in learning across the globe.

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Emmanuel Jimenez and Alyssa Jimenez-Garcia

Together, Father & Daughter Pursue Career Goals

2 Generations / 2 Perspectives

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Hong Anh Sievert

JCCC Interior Design Alum Selected to Moen® Designer Council

Advisory committee member connects design students locally and nationally

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Students laughing and talking in the Academic Resource Center

Top 6 Things Every New Student Should Do at JCCC

The first few weeks of classes can be stressful – these quick tips can help ensure you’re set up for success this semester.

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Abby Obertop standing with her horse

College Wasn’t for Her, but JCCC Won Her Over

Small class sizes, affordable tuition and professors who care prepared Abby Obertop for the future.

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Ana Linz Perdigao in a hard hat and construction vest with a ladder in the background

From ESL to Construction Management Degree

JCCC student nails down future at a national company

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Epuna Gonzales

Early College Program Leads Cavalier to Life-changing Internship

Student strives to help low-income families find resources to further their education

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Blake Neumer

Marketing Management Degree Online and Debt-free at JCCC

Online degree gave him the skills and prep for full-time job

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Alayna Reinke posing with her sustainability sculpture

Fine Arts Students Display Sustainable Sculptures Near FADS

Using fine art techniques and plastic bags, Alayna Reinke creates “One Stitch at a Time”

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Josh Haverkamp standing at a podium

Faculty Connections Lead to New Life Plan

Alum: “JCCC provides more opportunities than you can imagine.”

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Chris Sanders in a boat on a glacier tour in Iceland.

Veteran Blazes New Trail in Environmental Science

Cavalier pivots from protecting our nation to protecting our planet

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Sydney Henkensiefken

Honors Program, Soft Skills Land Her Dream Job

JCCC Honors Program Alum says, “I can always do more and strive to be better.”

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A red and white life preserver on a blue background. There is a coin in the center of the life preserver

Get Money to Support Student Success

JCCC students can access financial assistance for emergencies.

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MelShonn Canada

Review: Five stars for JCCC culinary education

Celebrated chefs, JCCC student prep for success at Wylie Hospitality and Culinary Academy.

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Robert Songer

JCCC Honors Student Spurs Change Nationally

Project reveals gaps in how visually impaired people can do research.

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Driver's education students jumping for joy in front of an electric car

All-Electric Car Wrap Inspired by Carpet in ‘The Shining’

Olathe East High School Design Academy winner to sharpen skills at JCCC

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Colby Bunch sitting among tools in the welding lab

Welding Student Lands Job Before Graduation

High-demand trade jobs become promising careers.

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Three Hispanic students posing with a LUNA poster during Cav Kickoff

Getting Involved on Campus Helps Complete the JCCC Experience

At JCCC, we know education isn’t limited to lectures and labs. That’s why we offer many opportunities for students to get involved!

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JCCC's Model UN Team

JCCC Model UN earns award at 2022 National Model United Nations Conference

An award-winning team developing career-ready skills

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Astha Thapa

JCCC Student Wins Prestigious Transfer Scholarship

Astha Thapa used JCCC’s resources for a winning application for KU’s International Excellence Award.

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Brothers Travis (on the left) and Thomas (on the right) Babcock pose on stairs.

JCCC Debate Team Tops in Nation

Babcock brothers choose JCCC’s debate program for great coaches and tournament opportunities

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Students receiving food in the Student Basic Needs Center

Student Basic Needs Center Sets Cavaliers Up for Success

JCCC removes obstacles to help students thrive in and out of the classroom

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Group photo of Ashley Hooley-Lickteig and JCCC Trustees Lee Cross and Nancy Ingram.

Scholarship Rewards Hard-Working Mother of Six

Clay Blair Family Foundation Scholarship Promotes Civic Leadership in Students at JCCC

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Catalina Wedman poses on campus

Foreign Service Future Calls JCCC Alum

College’s diverse population contributes to career choice

Our Students

Tony Randall posing in front of single-engine airplane.

Teaching Critical Care

Respiratory Care instructor is also an essential healthcare worker

Our Students

Rallou Ngobjob standing outside a Wal Mart

A Balancing Act

JCCC's virtual tutoring and flexible class schedules tip the scales in student's favor

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Megan Segraves poses in front of New Chelsea Elementary School at 25th and Wood in Kansas City, Kansas.

Sometimes, You’ve Just Got to Laugh

Kindergarten teacher is dedicated to fun teaching

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Stephanie Ghilino standing outside a hospital wearing a stethoscope

JCCC Graduate Battles on Front Lines of Healthcare

Providing care and compassion during COVID-19

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Brad Mason, wearing a mask, and standing in a storeroom of medical supplies

JCCC EMS Grad/Deputy Chief Tackles Coronavirus, Shortages and More

Working tirelessly to keep first responders and the community safe

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Jesse Vega standing outside the Wylie Hospitality and Culinary Academy

JCCC Alum Shares Success Recipes

Seasoned with love for senior living residents

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 Vanessa McCarron poses in front of a colorful wall mural of angelic colorful wings.

JCCC Faculty and Online Learning to the Rescue

Student and family stranded in the Philippines during pandemic

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Rick Mareske watering plants on the Open Petal Farm

Harvesting Hope

JCCC’s Open Petal Farm continues to operate and bring fresh produce to many.

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Tammy Wiemers holding her award as she stands outside the Olathe Health Education Center

A Pathway to a New Career

The AO-K Healthcare Pathway program helps students transition into a career.

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Todd Sitcler sits at table in Cafe Tempo with cup of coffee.

Over-the-Road Driver Faced Some Rough Patches During Pandemic

Essential family man delivers!

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Cole Bonham leaning casually against a brick pillar

Entrepreneur Credits Success to JCCC Classes

In business for decades and leaving a lasting impression

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Janelle Domoney surrounded by kitchen tools

Now you’re cooking!

JCCC’s Chef Apprenticeship program is ambitious and rewarding.

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Sofia Quintana Baez holding a photograph of her mother

Student Follows in Her Mother’s Scientific ‘Food’steps

On the menu: The perfect pairing of food and science for this student and her alumna mother through the Chef Apprenticeship and Pastry/Bakery programs.

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Christopher Elbow Chocolate’s Director of Production, Ethan Taylor, shows off customized JCCC 50th Anniversary chocolates.

50 Years of JCCC? Sweet!

These mouthwatering 50th Anniversary treats come from Christopher Elbow Chocolates—and the tastefully creative mind of one of JCCC’s own.

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Diedrick Otiankouya, vice president, and Isaiah Reasby, president of the Business, Marketing and Entrepreneurship Club

A Half-Ton of Blue Jeans Goes Green

Castoff denim clothing gets a second life as insulation thanks to the Business, Marketing and Entrepreneurship Club (Enactus)

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Darrien Savage three-quarter profile head shot

BAM! KAPOW! Ecology-minded alumni flies high

By day, he is Darrien Savage, JCCC alum and wildlife biologist for Stantec, a worldwide environmental consulting company. But at night, he becomes a silent protector and watchful guardian of bat habitats. He is … “the batman!”

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Neil Rudisill poses among plants inside his greenhouse

Small-scale Farming: A Growing Industry

JCCC Sustainable Agriculture grad creates a successful urban microfarm

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