Seward County Community College will receive a boost for its truck driving expansion and west campus facility thanks to a $1.2 million allocation from the federal government.
Economic Impact
State awards $333,625 to SCCC for CDL Program Expansion
“We’ve been hard at work to expand our CDL program in response to the nationwide shortage of truck drivers,” said SCCC Dean of Career and Technical Education Dr. Amber Jones. “The grant from KDOT will enable us to accelerate and solidify our ability to train good drivers for the region’s industries.”
Numbers point to powerful positive impact of SCCC
A recent study shows the economic impact of Seward County Community College is more than $75 million
SCCC receives truck donation from National Carriers
LIBERAL, Kan. – Seward County Community College and National Carriers continue to strengthen its community partnership. The strong support from National Carriers was evident with its donation of a tractor trailer truck to SCCC’s CDL program. The truck will be… Read More ›
College announces Saints Ahead Scholarship for high school students
Tuition free for Liberal High School, SW Heights, $50 flat rate for Outreach counties LIBERAL, Kan. — Access to early college classes for high school students is now within reach for everyone in the Seward County Community College service area,… Read More ›
College hosts fall Town Meeting Sept. 29
LIBERAL, Kan. —Seward County Community College President Brad Bennett likes to remind the Saints family that “Community is our middle name.” To put action to those words, SCCC will host a Town Hall meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday at the… Read More ›
SCCC earns 4th in Kansas two-year colleges, ranking group reports
Seward County Community College ranked fourth in the state for the best two-year colleges, according to University HQ. The independent education organization compiles data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the Census Bureau, the Department of Education, and institutions… Read More ›
SCCC receives funding for CDL, diesel tech expansion
LIBERAL, Kan. – Seward County Community College was awarded a $1.8 million grant to improve its facilities for its truck driving and diesel technology programs. The funds will be used to build a truck driving facility and expand the diesel… Read More ›
Southwest Energy Institution Short Courses offered Sept. 14-16
LIBERAL, Kan. — Business & Industry at Seward County Community College will host the fall Southwest Energy Institute Sept. 14-16. Registration is now open for in-person classes that cover specialized topics in the oil and gas energy trades. Over a… Read More ›
SCCC will offer 20 program tracks at no cost to students
No-cost career programs start in fall 2021 thanks to the Kansas Promise Act LIBERAL, Kan. — Students in 20 high-demand programs at Seward County Community College can complete a degree or certificate at no cost to them, thanks to a bill… Read More ›