Student Life

NCC Foundation Receives Gift from NC Association of Black High School Alumni

The North Carolina Association of Black High School Alumni has provided a gift to Nash Community College to assist students with General Educational Development (GED) testing fees. Established in 2008 in order to maintain the history of former African-American high schools in North Carolina, the Association’s mission is to make a difference among area youth by continuing the legacy of these schools. The Association is providing similar gifts to community colleges in five counties with the hope of assisting fifty students with testing fees.
“Nash Community College is thankful for this gift that recognizes the need and supports local citizens who are continuing toward earning a high school degree equivalency by pursuing their GED,” NCC Director of College and Career Readiness Ion Outterbridge said. “The Association’s support will enhance the community as these students improve their employable skill-sets and/or continue educational endeavors.”
The NCC College and Career Readiness program offers a variety of resources to help meet the academic needs of all students. The programs are designed to assist students pursuing the GED, Adult High School Diploma, and prepare students for college placement testing, and enhancement of English, Math, Writing, and Reading skills.
Pictured above, from left: North Carolina Association of Black High School Alumni Historian Jesse Hinton, Jr., NCC Director of College and Career Readiness Director Ion Outterbridge, Vice President Morris Roberson, Treasurer William (Bill) Knight and NCC Foundation Executive Director Pat Daniels.