A Metropolitan Community College employee is being recognized for her commitment to diversity. Christine (Chris) Kelly, supplier diversity program coordinator, has been selected as this year’s Supplier Diversity Ace Award Winner by the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce. The award recognizes individuals who have “made a durable commitment to embracing diversity in their workplace …
From help with the FAFSA form to answers about admissions, enrollment or financing, Kansas City area students looking to go to college in the fall can take advantage of free counseling through a program at two of the Metropolitan Community College campuses. The College Connections Center provides free one-on-one advising to any college-bound student and …
The fifth annual Midwest Supplier Diversity Exposition yielded a big turnout May 16 at the MCC-Business & Technology campus. A total of 305 people turned out to see 120 exhibitor booths. The event is designed for minority-owned, women-owned, LGBTQ-owned, veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran owned and Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUB Zone) enterprises to showcase their products …
It’s an historic occasion for Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley: A member of the campus chapter of Phi Theta Kappa honor society has been elected an international officer. Carol Comer, who’s studying business administration, was elected vice president of Division III at this year’s PTK Catalyst convention, which was held recently in Kansas City. Comer is …
Congratulations are in order for a Park Hill South High School student who is part of a first-year partnership program between the Northland Career Center and Metropolitan Community College’s Business & Technology campus. Junior London Clark won third place at the Missouri SkillsUSA contest at State Technical College April 5–7. He won in the industrial …
What does it mean to be an ally? Better yet, an ally in action? Ninety attendees were asked that question April 24 at an MCC professional development event that explored how Metropolitan Community College supports its LGBTQIA community at MCC and beyond. Diane Beal, chair of the College’s LGBTQ+ Affinity Group, said the goal of …
Metropolitan Community College is once again giving business owners an opportunity to connect with other businesses to grow their work. The 5th Annual Midwest Supplier Diversity Exposition takes place Wednesday, May 16, at MCC-Business & Technology campus. It runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is designed for minority-owned, women-owned, LGBTQ-owned, veteran-owned, service-disabled …
Latino high school students gathered at Metropolitan Community College’s Penn Valley campus April 6 to learn about building opportunities for their future through education. They were also inspired by local leaders who have overcome difficult circumstances. The Mi Familia, Mi Camino y Mi Futuro Leadership Day included workshops on personal leadership, navigating a career pathway …
Hard work has paid off for a baseball player at Metropolitan Community College’s Maple Woods campus. Right fielder Tyler Cox was recognized as Player of the Week for Division I baseball by the National Junior College Athletic Association. Awards are announced weekly for the top athletes across the country. Cox was recognized for play from …
You’ll soon be able to get your fix for fresh fruits and vegetables. The Mobile Market is back, this year with new hours! Truman Medical Centers’ Healthy Harvest Mobile Market is returning to the Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley campus for the season. Its first stop will be Wednesday, April 4. The Mobile Market is a …