Rutherford Weekly - Shelby NC
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Thursday, March 30-April 5, 2023 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 11 ROSS ROSS WINDOWS WINDOWS THE BEST FOR LESS! CALL FOR ESTIMATE 828-437-4848 • DOUBLE PANE • FULLY WELDED • FREE LOW E GLASS ARGON GAS LIFETIME WARRANTY ©Community First Media Community First Media "up to 101 u.i." CALL FOR $$$BEST PRICE$$$ Annie McEntyre, East Rutherford High School physical science teacher, will complete her fellowship as a Kenan Fellow, partnering with American Zinc in April. She hosted a career connection expo at Isothermal Community College on March 23. Shown are photos from the event that was attended by 170 students from fi ve schools in Rutherford County. The career fair drew 42 businesses on site. The Career Connection Expo is one of her culminating Kenan projects for the internship. Foothills Career Connection Expo attracts 170 students; 42 businesses participate Article Provided By: Jean Gordon. Photos Contributed. A Community Easter Celebration that includes an Easter egg hunt, crafts, games, free hot dogs, chips, dessert and beverages for lunch will be held this Saturday, April 1 at the Washburn Community Outreach Center beginning at 10 a.m. The thrift store will also be open from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. for those in search of prom dresses and suits. The Easter event is free; prom dresses are on sale for $5 and Easter dresses for $1. The center is located off Piney Mountain Church Road, Bostic, near Washburn General Store. The celebration is sponsored by Salem United Methodist Church/Washburn Community center. Community Easter Celebration this Saturday at Washburn Community Outreach Center Article Provided By: Jean Gordon Four former educators were inducted into the Rutherford County Schools Education Foundation Hall of Fame Saturday night during the annual gala. The theme was "Evening with the Stars." Article Provided By: Jean Gordon. Photo Contributed. New inductees are (left to right) Dr. John Kinlaw, Pat Keeter, Dr. Janet Mason and Sgt. Major Don Barrett. The gala was held at the Foundation Performing Arts Center. Earning a bachelor's degree in social work just became easier in Polk and Rutherford counties. Isothermal Community College has partnered with UNC-Wilmington to create a seamless transfer opportunity for students wishing to pursue a bachelor's degree in Social Work. Students who have successfully completed an associate degree in the Human Services Technology program at Isothermal Community College and meet admission requirements of UNC- Wilmington's Bachelor of Social Work program will be admitted to the program. This means that students have a straightforward pathway to completing a bachelor's degree. Social work courses will be offered online. Once admitted, students will receive individual advising on the program and required courses. "Students in rural counties do not have many affordable options to earn an undergraduate degree, particularly if they are working professionals," said Dr. Stacey Kolomer, director of the UNC-Wilmington School of Social Work. "At the heart of social work is social justice. We know there are not enough mental health and substance abuse counselors to serve in these rural areas, so the School of Social Work is excited to provide a pipeline to train professionals to meet the needs of their communities." The articulation agreement with UNC- Wilmington will open doors previously unavailable to Isothermal graduates, creating an enhanced pipeline to numerous job opportunities in mental health, childcare, family services, social services, rehabilitation, correctional, and educational agencies. "We are looking forward to this partnership and the opportunity it will provide our students," said Ava Yamouti, Isothermal's dean of Health and Public Services. Students who complete the A.A.S. Human Services Technology degree at Isothermal and the Bachelor of Social Work degree at UNC-Wilmington can easily progress into the Master of Social Work program with advanced standing, thus shortening the length of their time in graduate school. Find out more about the Human Services Technology program at Isothermal by contacting lead instructor Kimberly Snyder at ksnyder@ isothermal.edu or 828-395- 4165. Isothermal, UNC- Wilmington partner on social work program Article Provided By: Jean Gordon Call Today! 828-248-1408 828-248-1408 Make sure your Make sure your business gets business gets SPOTTED! What Can Do For You? Read For POSITIVE NEWS