Surface, Underground Mine Foreman Classes Offered
Big Stone Gap – Mountain Empire Community College will offer continuing education classes for both Surface and Underground Mine Foreman in June. Virginia Surface Mine Foreman Continuing Education Class...
View ArticleNew Vocal Class and Workshops at MECC’s Mountain Music School
Big Stone Gap — Mountain Empire Community College will offer new vocal classes and workshops during the week of Mountain Music School, July 24-28. Instructor Trish Ferrell Wileman will lead “S.O.A.R....
View ArticlePresident Westover Seeking Input From Students, Staff, Alumni, Community
Invitation to Submit Input on MECC Short-Term Needs and Achievements Message from Dr. Kris Westover, President of Mountain Empire Community College Greetings, Please allow me to take this opportunity...
View ArticleMECC Offers Concealed Weapons Class
Big Stone Gap – Mountain Empire Community College will offer a Concealed Weapons Permit course in August. The course will be held Saturday, August 12 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The cost for the course...
View ArticleMECC’s Mountain Music School Offers Craft Workshops
Big Stone Gap – For the first time in the event’s 13-year history, Mountain Empire Community College’s Mountain Music School will offer craft workshops for those interested in learning a new skill. Joy...
View ArticleMECC To Host Surface, Underground Mine Foreman Training
Big Stone Gap, Va. — MECC is offering continuing education classes for both Surface and Underground Mine Foreman to meet the August 20, 2017 Continuing Education requirement. The Virginia Surface Mine...
View ArticleMECC’s Mobile Enroll Fall Enrollment Service Dates Announced
BIG STONE GAP — Mountain Empire Community College will offer its off-campus enrollment service, Mobile Enroll, this August at locations in Wise, Scott, Lee and Dickenson counties. Individuals...
View ArticleMECC Hosts Information Meeting on Drone Program Scholarships
Big Stone Gap, Va. – Mountain Empire Community College is hosting an information meeting for those interested in applying for a scholarship to attend unmanned aerial systems, or drone, courses this...
View ArticleMECC to Hold Information Sessions for Certified Nursing Assistant Program
Big Stone Gap – Mountain Empire Community College will hold two information sessions to assist those interested in enrolling in the college’s Certified Nursing Assistant Program. MECC will offer two...
View ArticleSen. Mark Warner to Visit MECC for Drone Demo Day
Big Stone Gap — Senator Mark Warner will visit Mountain Empire Community College on Tuesday, August 15 at 2:30 p.m. in Dalton-Cantrell Hall for a discussion and demonstration of MECC’s innovative...
View ArticleMECC Foundation holds Alumni and Friends Talent Show Event
Big Stone Gap – The Mountain Empire Community College Foundation welcomes all alumni and friends to campus for “Southwest Virginia’s Got Talent,” the 2017 alumni and friends event on Saturday, October...
View ArticleMECC Hosts “Meet and Greet with President Westover” Event
Big Stone Gap – Mountain Empire Community College will hold a “Meet and Greet with President Kristen Westover” on Monday, September 11 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Goodloe Center, located in...
View ArticleMECC to Hold Meet & Greet Sessions with President Kristen Westover
Big Stone Gap – Mountain Empire Community College will hold a series of “Meet and Greet” sessions with President Kristen Westover this fall. Dr. Westover will be soliciting feedback on the future...
View ArticleMECC to Offer Driver Improvement Classes
Big Stone Gap – Mountain Empire Community College is pleased to offer Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles-approved Driver Improvement Clinics beginning this October. Classes will meet on Saturdays...
View ArticleMECC Foundation to Host Scott County Scholarship Event
Gate City, VA – The Mountain Empire Community College Foundation will host a fundraising event for the Scott County Endowed Scholarship on Thursday, September 21 at 6:00 p.m. at the Scott County Career...
View ArticleMECC Offers Free Quick Start to College Course
Big Stone Gap, VA – Mountain Empire Community College offers a free Quick Start to College class designed for individuals who have considered college, but have hesitated to enroll. Covering just five...
View ArticleMECC Hosts 46th Annual Home Craft Days Festival
Big Stone Gap, VA – Mountain Empire Community College will once again welcome thousands of visitors to the campus this fall for the 46th Annual Home Craft Days Festival held Oct. 20-22. Celebrating the...
View ArticleMECC Haunted Forest Presents Voodoo Curses
Big Stone Gap – The Mountain Empire Community College campus will come alive with spirits, curses, and sacrifices this October as the college hosts the annual Haunted Forest every Friday and Saturday...
View ArticleMECC to Host Information Session on Power Lineman Program
Mountain Empire Community College will host an information session on Thursday, October 12 at 1 p.m. in Dalton Cantrell Hall Room 242 for those interested in enrolling in the college’s Power Lineman...
View ArticleMECC Named Aspen Institute Top 150 U.S. Community Colleges, Eligible for 2019...
Big Stone Gap, VA – Mountain Empire Community College is pleased to announce the college has been selected by The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program as one of the nation’s top 150 community...
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