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Top 6 Things Every New Student Should Do at JCCC

This January, thousands of JCCC students will begin their journey as Cavaliers. Start your Spring semester off right. These quick tips can help ensure you’re set up for success!

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9 Effective Ways JCCC Students Can Prepare for Finals

Get an “A” in test prep with JCCC’s resources and tips!

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Cultivating Change in Sustainable Agriculture

Early retirement from a tech career enabled Tobi Holloway to find her calling.

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Your JCCC Questions Answered

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

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Discover Resource Areas that Support Your Success

From application to graduation, you’re in good hands.

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JCCC Scholarships Support Hardworking Mom’s Academic Goals

Flexibility was key for LPN and RN graduate Kristina Davidson

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Student Senate Leader Lives Up to His Full Potential

A drive to give back motivated Logan Grigsby to succeed and get involved.

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Diane Mora, wearing a white chef’s jacket that reads “Diane Mora, Kids Feeding Kids,” stands next to a metal culinary counter with her arm propped on food container boxed used in the Kids Feeding Kids program.

Unlikely College Student Made Culinary History

JCCC’s Hospitality Management program launches exciting careers

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JCCC Graduate on the Medical School Track

Transferring his degree puts Tyler Pennington in KU’s pre-med program.

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JCCC’s Model UN Continues Their Award-Winning Streak

Student organization builds community and career-ready skills.

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Liberty Wheatley looks at the camera, learning forward on her hand, with blurred artwork displayed on walls in the background.

Study Away Scholarship Helps Student Fulfill Dream

Start here, go anywhere across the world with JCCC

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Biology tutor Kaitlyn Sy stands in a science lab room with cabinets containing scientific teaching tools around her. To her right is a display showing how a cell divides.

Science Tutor: Failure Leads to Success

JCCC alum gets students excited about the scientific process

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Toby Brown

Scholarships Propel Medical School Dream

JCCC Triple-Degree Earner Toby Brown Set to Graduate

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Health Care Interpreting: Bridging a Critical Gap

Bilingual JCCC graduates help patients and doctors understand each other.

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JCCC Support Team Empowers Students

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

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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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Automotive Careers: More Than Working on Cars

Automotive industry offers women a variety of options after JCCC

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KC Scholars Partners with JCCC

Eight high-demand programs in Workforce Development & Continuing Education approved for tuition assistance.

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4 Ways JCCC Students Can Study Abroad

Scholarships can fund adventures in learning across the globe.

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JCCC’s Kansas Studies Institute plays part in educating community

JCCC Professor Tai Edwards helps keep sacred rock project rolling

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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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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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From ESL to Construction Management Degree

JCCC student nails down future at a national company

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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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Faculty Connections Lead to New Life Plan

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

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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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Get Assistance at the Student Basic Needs Center

Housing, childcare, transportation and food assistance can help you achieve your goals.

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Laptop Loaners and Free Tutors

JCCC resources help students succeed.

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Fulbright Research Scholar Encourages Study Abroad

Gascogne seeks to sustain ancient terracotta heritage

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JCCC offers Japanese language classes, study abroad trips and contests

Go beyond the classroom and explore Japan’s culture at JCCC.

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JCCC Debate Team Tops in Nation

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

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CEO of Computer Impressions, Jesse Salmon, Touts CSIT Reverse Career Fair

JCCC students make an impression on local business.

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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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Colleen Duggan

Nursing Professor Shares Her Legacy of Giving

Consistent giving helps JCCC students succeed

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Step Up Your Study Habits

Expanded online services help you succeed — wherever you are

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The 'Write' Start

JCCC helps alum author hit “publish” on her dreams

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We are the Champions (of Sustainability!)

The commitment to transforming the JCCC campus into an eco-friendly institution has garnered a Champion of Sustainability award!

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Police Officer Turned Childcare Provider

JCCC partners with the Kansas City YMCA to provide childcare for community

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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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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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Harvesting Hope

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

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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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Entrepreneur Credits Success to JCCC Classes

In business for decades and leaving a lasting impression

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Billington Library – Right Info at the Right Time

The library’s online and in-person resources can save the day

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Now you’re cooking!

JCCC’s Chef Apprenticeship program is ambitious and rewarding.

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Graduate with Confidence

JCCC’s Career Development Center is poised to lend advice and share resources to help students throughout their educational journeys.

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Open Petal Farm: JCCC’s hidden gem

Open Petal Farm serves as a learning lab for JCCC’s Sustainable Agriculture students so they can learn the ins and outs of growing local, fresh produce.

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Not your ordinary library: Check out the benefits

Be successful; use the library

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