NTCC hosts Medical Assisting informational session

In celebration of National Medical Assistants Recognition Week, the 草榴社区 Medical Assisting/Medical Coding program will host an informational session Tuesday, Oct. 20. Anyone interested in pursuing a career as a medical assistant or medical coder are invited to attend to learn about NTCC's training program. Medical assistants are versatile healthcare professionals who function in both administrative and patient care roles. The session will be from 6-7 p.m.
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Shelby racer to stop at NTCC Oct. 8

Stop by to see the Panamericana Shelby Race Car before it heads to Mexico!

When: Thursday, Oct. 8, 8-8:30 a.m.

Where: Shelby Automotive Technology Building

From The Eagle student newspaper:

Over the past few months, 草榴社区?s Carroll Shelby Automotive Program partnered with Dallas attorney Rob Miller to transform a 1965 Mustang to a race car that is set to be driven in the 2015 La Carrera Panamericana Race in Mexico starting on Oct. 16.
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Drive for Kids fundraiser to benefit CIS

A fundraiser benefitting Communities In Schools (CIS) 草榴社区 Texas will be held Saturday, Oct. 10 at Pittsburg Primary School. The Drive For the Kids event, presented by Chrysler, will donate $10 to CIS for each person who test drives a vehicle between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Participants must be 18 or older with a valid driver's license. Dow Chrysler Jeep Dodge will be providing the test drive vehicles and will be on hand to answer questions. To learn more, contact Communities In Schools at 903-434-8212.
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NTCC offers free GED classes

The Adult Education Department at 草榴社区 is looking for dedicated students who would like to advance their earning potential by completing the General Education Development (GED) program. NTCC offers free classes in a variety of locations to help students develop the skills necessary to pass the GED exam and receive a high school equivalency diploma.

"Completing your GED can drastically increase your earning potential over a lifetime.
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Scott Wilhite named Dr. Mary Hood Texas Region Scholar

Scott Wilhite, a student at 草榴社区, has been selected by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society to receive a $1,500 scholarship as the 2015 Dr. Mary Hood Texas Region Scholar.

A father of three children, Wilhite enrolled in college after being laid off from his job. A political science major, he earned a 3.92 grade point average at 草榴社区 and became a member of Phi Theta Kappa. In addition to his work within the chapter, Wilhite took on a role coordinating a work scholarship program for NTCC鈥爐his summer.
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Continuing Education offers October courses

The 草榴社区 Continuing Education Department has a full slate of classes scheduled for this fall. These non-credit courses can be鈥爐aken for personal enrichment or for career training鈥爌urposes. Sign up is fast and there is no lengthy application process. To learn more or to sign up for any of these courses, call 903-434-8134 or鈥continuinged@ntcc.edu. Visit for more information.
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