College welcomes community leaders at Business After Hours
Attendees gather at Business After Hours in the Allied Health Center lobby on the RCC Asheboro Campus.
Local business leaders, Randolph Community College Board members, state legislators, and college faculty and staff gathered on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at RCC’s Allied Health Center for Business After Hours, presented by the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce, RCC, and RCC Foundation. The event provided an opportunity for community leaders to network, discuss local business growth, and explore the latest developments at the College.
“We are proud to host Business After Hours and showcase our Allied Health Center, a hub for training future healthcare professionals,” RCC President/CEO Dr. Shah Ardalan said, noting that the College was recently ranked No. 1 in North Carolina by two separate entities. “We are proud of our Nursing program, which has a 100% pass rate on the first try of the NCLEX exam for four straight years and our Radiography program, which boasts 100% job placement.”
Ardalan thanked Sen. Dave Craven, who was present, for his support and that of other legislators.
Sen. Dave Craven, left, speaks with RCC Board member Christopher Yow during Business After Hours.
“By bringing together business leaders, educators, and policymakers, we strengthen the partnerships that drive economic growth and educational innovation in Randolph County,” he said. “Together, we are building a more connected, career-centered community.”
Guests were treated to tours of the state-of-the art facility, which houses the College’s healthcare programs.
Randolph Community College (RCC), under the leadership of President/CEO Dr. Shah Ardalan, is committed to providing relevant career training and educational opportunities. Ranked No. 1 in North Carolina by Niche.com and SmartAsset and second in the nation by SmartAsset, the College offers affordable degrees and short-term certificate programs that start throughout the year, both in person and online. For more information, call 336-633-0200 or visit www.randolph.edu and expect to engage with the most competent and compassionate team of faculty and staff.