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FCC Police Academy to provide new officers for Fresno Police Department
August 27, 2009 – 12:05 pm | No Comment
FCC Police Academy to provide new officers for Fresno Police Department

The Fresno Police Department, with a recent federal grant, will be hiring 26 additional officers. The new officers will likely come from the FCC Police Academy where future officers are trained with a unique focus toward law enforcement in the Central Valley.

SCCCD Trustee advocates for higher education while continuing her own
August 19, 2009 – 4:07 pm | No Comment
SCCCD Trustee advocates for higher education while continuing her own

For SCCCD Board Trustee Isabel Berreras, a commitment to higher education led to increased opportunities and a new master’s degree. But her biggest success may be her enduring encouragement and advocacy for others.

China trip illuminates classroom learning for SCCCD students
July 31, 2009 – 11:10 am | No Comment
China trip illuminates classroom learning for SCCCD students

Twenty-two FCC and Madera Center students, along with their instructors, went on a two-week tour of China. The unique, firsthand experience offers a close-up view of political, cultural, and economic differences.

Reedley College receives grant for workforce development
July 24, 2009 – 3:55 pm | No Comment
Reedley College receives grant for workforce development

A grant from the Tulare County Workforce Investment Board will fund vocational programs in health care and manufacturing.

For one alumnus, FCC proves to be a solid investment
July 19, 2009 – 1:03 pm | No Comment
For one alumnus, FCC proves to be a solid investment

As founder and president of YCMNET Advisors, Inc., Michael A. Yoshikami is a nationally known investment advisor. But he hasn’t forgotten his roots at Fresno City College.

Local designers converge on Willow International for fast-paced competition
June 29, 2009 – 11:58 am | No Comment
Local designers converge on Willow International for fast-paced competition

Iron Designer Live competition, presented by Fresno Design Alliance and Willow International Center, provides local nonprofit with a brand-new logo—all in about an hour.

Reedley College offers environmental solutions at Green Summit
June 24, 2009 – 11:33 am | No Comment
Reedley College offers environmental solutions at Green Summit

The Green Summit at Reedley College drew together community members and provided education and answers for a range of environmental issues, from air pollution to water conservation.

FCC instructor awarded USDA fellowship
June 12, 2009 – 5:32 pm | No Comment
FCC instructor awarded USDA fellowship

FCC nutrition instructor Ricarda Cerda will travel to Washington, D.C. for E. (Kika) de la Garza Fellowship for Hispanic-serving institutions. Federal networking and partnerships will bring benefits to Fresno City College.

Iron Designer Live – Video
June 1, 2009 – 10:58 am | No Comment
Iron Designer Live – Video

Video compilation of the Iron Designer Live competition, held on May 13 at the Willow International Center.

SCCCD marketing materials earn national recognition
May 29, 2009 – 3:33 pm | One Comment
SCCCD marketing materials earn national recognition

SCCCD received nationwide accolades from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations. The Paragon awards recognize outstanding achievement in communications at community and technical colleges.

Yard sale will raise funds to send FCC entrepreneurs to national conference
May 22, 2009 – 3:33 pm | No Comment
Yard sale will raise funds to send FCC entrepreneurs to national conference

The Fresno City College CEO Club offers students a chance to learn and work toward their goal of business ownership. Currently, they are raising funds to attend the national conference in October.

The Kresge Foundation has awarded the college a challenge grant.
May 20, 2009 – 12:12 pm | No Comment
The Kresge Foundation has awarded the college a challenge grant.

This is the final phase of the OAB: A Legacy Renewed Campaign and your last chance to help finish this extraordinary project.