New opportunities for Cape Fear Community College students
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — In the Cape Fear there is a growing demand for surveyors. One local business partnered with the Cape Fear Community College to address the need.
McKim & Creed, an engineering and surveying company, is collaborating with Cape Fear Community College to offer courses which will equip students with the knowledge and skills of becoming a surveyor.
A surveyor is a part of the construction life cycle, they are the first people in and the last people out. Essentially, they are professional measurers. They deal a lot with topography and they can measure using remote sensing.
Ernie Bruss a project manager with the company says there is plenty of room for growth within this field, with the rapid growth and development in the area
“Here at McKim & Creed there’s tons of room for growth, our current and our last president of surveying or geomatics, both of them started off at entry level positions,” Bruss said.
Bruss adds coming out of a program, one can expect to make $40-50,000 a year to start, and you can increase to six figures. However, it all depends on your willingness to grow and learn.
CFCC is also hosting a One-Stop Enrollment Night, designed to simplify the enrollment process for prospective students.
The event will occur on Thursday, September 12, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at Union Station (502 N. Front Street, Wilmington).
This event offers future students a convenient opportunity to complete multiple steps of the enrollment process in one visit and register to attend sessions beginning on September 16 and October 15.
Attendees will have access to various services, including admissions assistance, financial aid guidance, and academic advising, all aimed at providing a comprehensive introduction to the CFCC experience.
Participants will be able to:
· Complete and submit admissions applications
· Receive assistance with residency applications
· Explore financial aid options and receive guidance on completing the FAFSA
· Meet with academic advisors to discuss program options and class schedules
· Learn about student life, support services, and campus resources
· Register for classes on-site
Attendees are encouraged to bring their official high school and college transcripts, if not previously submitted, to expedite the process.
“We’re committed to making the enrollment process as accessible and stress-free as possible,” said Jeremy Gibbons, CFCC Dean of Enrollment Services. “Our One-Stop Enrollment Night is a great way for prospective students to get all their questions answered and take the next step towards achieving their educational goals.”
This event is open to all prospective students, including recent high school graduates, adult learners, and those looking to start a new career path. For more information and to register to attend, visit cfcc.edu/one-stop-enrollment-day.
