Randolph Community College Magazine - Spring 2020

are] looking for; they find out what kind of testing it takes to get a job there. They don’t just teach classes to our students and then let the students arrive unprepared. ... Our goal and our interest at this College is not to put diplomas on walls all over Randolph County. It’s to get people great jobs and great careers.”

Director of the Archdale Center Tonya Monroe spoke after Shackleford, saying the ceremony “highlights and is a tangible reminder of the commitment and mission of Randolph Community College, which is Creating Opportunities and Changing Lives. This day is made possible in part by our unwavering commitment to providing the highest quality welding center for our faculty and students. These new welding facilities are a bold reflection of that commitment.”

Vice President for Instructional Services Suzanne Rohrbaugh said the expansion provides more opportunities for the workforce and helps meet the economic development needs of the county. Ford echoed her sentiments.

“We can increase the enrollment cutoff from 20 to 30,” he said. “The big picture is getting that many students wanting to do this.”

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