March 10, 2025

R-CCC Renews Partnership with Town of Rich Square to Expand Educational Opportunities
 

RICH SQUARE, NC – Exciting News! Roanoke-Chowan Community College (R-CCC) and the Town of Rich Square in Northampton County have officially renewed their Memorandum of Agreement, reinforcing their commitment to providing accessible education and workforce training to the community.

"Our continued partnership with the Town of Rich Square underscores our shared commitment to making education and career training accessible to all. These programs offer essential skills that open doors to employment and personal growth," commented Steven Mathews, R-CCC Vice President of Workforce & Institutional Advancement.

Through this continued partnership, R-CCC will offer Allied Health and Adult Basic Education classes at the Chief Joe White Education Center, equipping individuals with the skills needed to advance their careers and education. Available classes include Nurse Aide, EKG Technician, and EMT, Fire & Rescue Training. Adult Basic Education, GED and English as a Second Language classes are offered at no charge. Certified Nurse Assistant classes begin March 18, with both morning and evening options available to accommodate different schedules.

R-CCC will also host orientations every Friday in March to connect with community members, answer questions and assist with enrollment. The location of classes and orientations is the Chief Joe White Education Center in Rich Square. 

This renewed partnership reflects R-CCC’s ongoing mission to provide high-quality, affordable education that empowers individuals and strengthens the local workforce.

"At R-CCC, we are dedicated to expanding opportunities for learners of all backgrounds. Renewing this agreement allows us to provide valuable training that supports both individuals and the greater community," said R-CCC President Dr. Murray J. Williams.

For more information or to enroll, contact R-CCC at 252-862-1307, 252-862-1202 or 252-862-1800.

 

Roanoke-Chowan Community College’s Mission

Roanoke-Chowan Community College, a member of the North Carolina Community College System and located in Hertford County, is a public, two-year institution of higher education offering associate degrees, diplomas, certificates, college and career readiness, and customized business and industry training in a variety of delivery modes promoting public service, transfer, and workforce development for a diverse student body, leading them to contribute to the vitality of an increasingly global community. www.roanokechowan.edu #DiscoverRCCC “Where community and careers connect”

Media Contact: Melanie Temple, Director of Marketing & Recruitment/PIO, metemple7181@roanokechowan.edu, 252-862-1243