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CONTINUING TO INSPIRE The Workforce Solutions Complex honors two educational trailblazers. The Workforce Solutions Complex is one of the newest constructions on campus. It houses many programs in our School of Career and Technical Education (CTE), and it was the original landing ground for the Office of K-64. Thanks to the generous donations and visionary insight of several partners, the WSC was transformed into a powerful memorial, as the CVCC Foundation dedicated two new wings to remarkable college leaders: James “Vernon” Tarlton III, and Mark Story. Directly on the left side, students and staff can pass through the Mark Story Innovation Wing. Story, who served as CEO of K-64 Learning from 2017 until his unexpected passing in 2020, pioneered the bright outlook of our education systems not just at the community college, but for all three school districts in Catawba County. Family and friends of Story gathered together during the unveiling this year to honor not only a great leader and visionary, but also a great husband and father. “It was a wonderful day celebrating all Mark’s contributions to CVCC, K-64 and all of Catawba County,” said Mitzi Story, his wife. “He loved the area he grew up in and ultimately wanted all our young people to come back to this region. The celebration that took place solidifies all his efforts and hopefully will help to keep his passion alive for years to come. It is my hope that when students move throughout the Workforce Solution Complex that they will realize the contribution that Mark made for their futures.” Jennifer Jones, CVCC’s Chief Development Officer and Foundation Executive Director, worked with Mark Story as K-64 Business Liaison before transitioning into the Office of the President. C V C C S O A R MA G A ZI NE
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