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2020

photo of Josh Worthley in DCC metrology lab

DCC Quality Control Instructor Earns NIMS Certification

DCC Instructor Josh Worthley earned the NIMS Inspector certification last semester, which allows the conducting of on-site student-made part inspection.

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Drone Business Takes Flight Following DCC Course

“Being able to fly a drone places you at the ground floor of numerous opportunities,” Martel said. “Flying drones gives you a whole new perspective of filming and taking pictures.”

 

Two recent Danville Community College (DCC) students have launched a company that uses drones to feature real estate.

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Students Named to DCC President’s Honors List for Fall 2019

192 Danville, Pittsylvania County, and Halifax County residents were recently named to the Danville Community College President’s Honors List for the Fall 2019 semester.

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Students Named to DCC Vice President’s Honors List for Fall 2019

200 Danville, Pittsylvania County, and Halifax County residents were recently named to the Danville Community College Vice President’s Honors List for the Fall 2019 semester.

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2019

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With ‘Wondrous’ Futures Ahead, DCC Students Earn GEDs

Danville Community College recognized its Fall 2019 Middle College GED graduates during a ceremony on Tuesday, December 17, on DCC’s main campus.

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DCC Hosts Amazon, Sumitomo Fiber Optic Fusion Training

Danville Community College hosted 30 trainees during Amazon Web Services’ first fusion splicing training on the east coast this week.

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DCC Hosts, Wins State Manufacturing Trades Competition

The team from Danville Community College won first place in the Virginia Division during the recent Project MFG competition held at the Gene Haas Center for Integrated Machining on the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research’s campus in Danville’s Cyber Park.

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DCC’s New Welding Instructor Talks Power of Trades Education

Danville Community College has hired a new welding instructor.

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Project MFG: America’s Next Great Generation Rises in Danville

When Project MFG, Next Generation Manufacturing Challenge rolls into Danville, pay close attention—You’re not only looking at a contest to put manufacturing skills to the test, but you’re also looking into the future; a much brighter future as Danville comes together to rise and shine.

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DCC President’s Update: The First 120 Days

"For more than 50 years, DCC has been transforming the lives of our students and the communities we serve by providing a high-quality, affordable education. I am grateful and elated to begin this journey as president of this great institution."

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