The Community College of Allegheny County is one of 24 institutions across the country to receive a mini-grant from the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) that is designed to advance civic learning and social responsibility as expected dimensions within students' majors.

The Community College of Allegheny County is providing education and training that leads to well-paying jobs in STEM fields-all at no cost to students. The BioMaS (Biotechnology, Math & Sciences) Workforce Collaborative program enables students to earn a Certificate or Associate of Science in Biotechnology, or an Associate of Science in Teacher Education Middle Level Mathematics or Teacher Education Middle Level Science Specialization in preparation for transfer to a four-year institution.

The Community College of Allegheny County's North Campus has enhanced its free shuttle service for CCAC students living in the Perry Highway corridor. Due to demand from the area, an additional route to West View, with a stop at the Dunkin' Donuts on West View Park Drive, will be added at the beginning of the fall 2018 semester.

A team from the Community College of Allegheny County will participate in the National Robotics League competition on May 18 and 19 at California University of Pennsylvania. The team, which is comprised of six students in the college's Mechatronics Technology program at CCAC's West Hills Center, will compete against college and high school teams from across the nation.

The Community College of Allegheny County's South Campus and West Hills Center will offer a wide variety of five-day summer camps to help ensure an active, fun and enriching summer for the area's youth. The camps will begin July 9 and are open to students who have completed first through 12th grades. Sessions are held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 12:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m., except for SAT Prep, which runs from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The public is invited to the opening of C.O.M.P.A.S.S.-collaboration of music | portfolio | arts | student showcase-on Thursday, April 19, in the historic West Hall Cultural and Fine Arts Center on CCAC's Allegheny Campus.

The Community College of Allegheny County will celebrate the opening of the Allegheny Campus, North Campus and Homewood-Brushton Center food pantries with a ribbon cutting ceremony at Allegheny Campus on Monday, April 23, at 10:00 a.m. in the Physical Education Building. The pantries are made possible through a partnership with East End Cooperative Ministry (EECM).

The Community College of Allegheny County will host College Kickstart Day at all eight of its locations on Wednesday, April 18, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. CCAC is offering two additional open houses scheduled for Saturday, May 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Wednesday, July 18, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. These free open house events are open to all prospective students, their family members and friends.

Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) Chairman Gladys M. Brown today joined with leaders from the Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC), along with utilities from across the region, to highlight the importance and impact of educating the next generation of utility workers.

The Community College of Allegheny County's South Campus will kick off the spring with a festive Medieval Fair on Wednesday, April 11, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The fair, which is open to the college community and the general public, will feature a wide variety of educational displays, entertainment and hands-on activities, including medieval period games, arts and crafts, music and dance, jousting and fencing demonstrations, a spinning wheel demonstration, a replica catapult-and much more.

Allegheny Campus will host "PA/GA (Pennsylvania General Assembly) to CCAC-a chat with your Pennsylvania Representative" on Friday, April 13, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. State representatives Anita Astorino Kulik (D), of the 45th district, and Harold A. English (R), of the 30th district, will converse with students about a variety of topics. The event will take place in the lobby of the Foerster Student Services Center Auditorium.

The Community College of Allegheny County will host casting calls in April for paid background work on “Mindhunter” season two, the popular Netflix series by David Fincher. The series will be shot in the Pittsburgh area throughout the summer and fall. Individuals from all age groups are encouraged to attend.

The Community College of Allegheny County and Sharon Regional Medical Center are partnering to offer a new satellite program for AEMTs (advanced emergency medical technicians) to become paramedics at the Sharon, Pa. facility. The AEMT to Paramedic program will provide certified AEMTs with the knowledge and skills necessary to be eligible to obtain National Registry certification as paramedics. The partnership will meet the urgent need for paramedic level education to develop emergency medical services (EMS) professionals to care for communities and patients in the northwest region of Pennsylvania.

Alpha Mu Theta, the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society chapter of Community College of Allegheny County's Allegheny Campus, has won first place in the Chapter Video category of a competition sponsored by PTK, the international honor society of two-year colleges.

The Community College of Allegheny County recently brought home state awards for excellence in student journalism. The Voice student newspaper of CCAC North Campus and West Hills Center is the recipient of multiple 2018 Student Keystone Press Awards (Division III), including three first-place awards. The newspaper is entirely student led and staffed by student volunteers, overseen by an administrative club leader.

The Community College of Allegheny County will host job fairs beginning March 7 and continuing through April 4 at its four campuses in Allegheny County. Representatives from many of the region’s employers will be on hand to discuss different job opportunities, answer questions and provide information. Attendees should dress professionally and bring copies of their resume.

A women's health careers fair will be held at CCAC Boyce Campus on Thursday, March 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Student Union on the fifth floor. The event will feature more than 20 health care specialty program booths and providers. Attendees can also view health care demonstrations and participate in screenings, giveaways and prizes.

A panel discussion by women leaders in STEM fields will be held at CCAC South Campus on Wednesday, March 14, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the South Campus Theatre. The panelists, who are leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, will provide insight into their career paths, professional and personal development, work/life balance and gender equity in the workplace.

In recognition of Women's History Month, a Women in Leadership panel discussion will be held at CCAC Allegheny Campus on Tuesday, March 13, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Foerster Student Services Center auditorium lobby. The panelists, which include three CCAC faculty members and two CCAC students from diverse backgrounds, will discuss their unique experiences and share insights in the area of leadership.

Community College of Allegheny County's Allegheny Campus will host a Part 107 Test Preparation Workshop on Saturday, April 7, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in West Hall, room 142.

A panel discussion by women leaders in business and technology will be held at CCAC North Campus on Tuesday, March 6, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in North Campus Room 3002. The panelists will discuss what women working in the field should know-specifically, how to manage obstacles with positivity and creativity, how the field is expected to evolve and how to prepare for those changes.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. To help prevent heart disease and increase awareness of its effects, the Community College of Allegheny County is proudly participating in American Heart Month by hosting “CCAC Loves Your Heart!” at The Mall at Robinson on Saturday, February 24. Activities will run from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Grand Court near Starbucks.

Missed the spring start dates? Want to get a jump on fall 2018? Register now for second-half courses at CCAC.

Community College of Allegheny County honors students got to travel the world last month on a trip to India.

The Community College of Allegheny County and the Northgate School District are partnering to offer high school students an opportunity to earn a 30-credit General Education Certificate through the College in High School (CIHS) program, with classes taught onsite at Northgate High School. For an additional cost, students will have the chance to earn a 60-credit associate degree should they wish to pursue more advanced courses.

When kids go online it can be scary for parents who can be concerned about what they're doing. That is why a new program is aimed at helping parents navigate the world online in a way to prevent their kids from getting into trouble. […] David Markovich is dean of academic affairs for North Hills School District. He is also a concerned parent, concerned about the trouble kids can get into when it comes to the digital world. That’s why a partnership between CCAC and Northland Public Library is providing a Digital Boot Camp for moms and dads.

The Community College of Allegheny County's North Campus will unveil its new Innovation Lab on Thursday. A ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house will be held at 11 a.m. in room 1026 at the college, 8701 Perry Highway. County Executive Rich Fitzgerald, CCAC President Quintin Bullock and CCAC North President Gretchen Mullin-Sawicki will be among the speakers at the ceremony. Following the ribbon cutting, there will be demonstrations of various technologies, including virtual reality, multimedia software and robotics.