K-64 News

HICKORY, N.C. — After hundreds of applications were submitted from colleges across the nation, CVCC was named one of 30 overall finalists in three separate categories for the 2022 Bellwether Awards this past November. Championed by the late Mark Story, CVCC's K-64...

HICKORY, N.C. — Catawba Valley Community College’s K-64 Program has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the ZF Community Care Fund through the CVCC Foundation, Inc. This is the second time that K-64 has been awarded a grant from ZF.  "Being graciously awarded the ZF...

K-64 is delighted to be featured in this Hickory Daily Record Article about the importance of internet access in our schools and health care systems. K-64 believes One-To-World Technology, along with equipping Tech-Savvy Educators, will bring positive impacts to the...

It’s a lot to keep up with – terms like “digital strategy”, “brand awareness”, and “Search Engine Optimization” are buzzwords in today’s business world. With digital media and digital design platforms expanding at such fast rates, it’s difficult to know which elements...

I’m what you call a “Creative” – Always thinking of the next story to write, the next painting to start, or the next project for my job. When I entered undergrad in 2016, I wanted to pursue a degree in the creative arts – I just wasn’t sure where to focus my ambition....

EMT, EMS, or Paramedic? These questions circulate the minds of students considering a degree in Emergency Medical Science. It can feel tricky to begin the program, but according to a few students enrolled in this summer's Trauma Emergency course, it's definitely worth...

K-64 Learning and CVCC had the privilege of hosting Ridgeview Rec's "SummerFlang Camp 2021"! This jam-packed week introduced campers to CVCC faculty, classrooms, and programs. From theater, to robotics, to the medical field, to special visits by the local EMS and fire...

The Automotive Systems program is quite interactive - from rolling videos, to engaging student tours, to the lifts and transmission checks on the shop floor - there's always something on the move. Samuel Crisp, a current student at CVCC, shines with passion for the...

A few weeks ago, I had the exciting opportunity to watch a SkillsUSA Contest right on campus. Robert Abernethy, who takes Electrical Systems at CVCC, is full of ambition for the future. Currently, he is earning a diploma in Electrical Systems, but he's considering the...

CVCC’s Accounting and Business Administration program is rich with dedicated, experienced instructors. As Director of Accounting and Business Administration, Christy Lefevers manages lofty expectations. She has taught at CVCC for 18 years, and started while earning...