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The Community College of Allegheny County provides a supportive and transformative learning environment that prepares graduates to meet critical needs in the region’s workforce.

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As an open-admissions institution, CCAC does not require college entrance examinations. To enroll as a full-time student, applicants must have a high school diploma or Pennsylvania GED certificate or must be at least 18 years of age with experience reasonably equivalent to a GED.

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If you are self-motivated, work well independently, and meet deadlines easily, then our flexible delivery of college courses using the latest technologies can put an associate's degree at your fingertips.

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CCAC is committed to supporting your personal and academic efforts. No matter which of the four CCAC campuses you choose, services and resources are available to help you achieve your goals.

Student Life

At CCAC, we believe that life outside the classroom is an important part of your college experience. Each CCAC campus has a variety of activities to enhance your lifestyle – including athletics, cultural events and personal development seminars.

Workforce Development

Education and skills are essential for today’s changing economy. The competitive global environment rewards workers who possess sound general knowledge that enables them to adapt to changes in the workplace and continually learn new job skills.

Newsroom & Marketing

The award-winning Public Relations and Marketing Department works to promote CCAC and its activities through strategic, cost-effective advertising and marketing campaigns, college publications and overall branding efforts, among other activities.

Educational Foundation

The CCAC Educational Foundation is the fundraising and benefactor arm of the college. It seeks to create vital connections between the college and the wider community to ensure the ongoing viability of the college.

CCAC West Hills Center to celebrate Manufacturing Day on Wednesday, October 25

Posted: October 11, 2017

Article by: CCAC Public Relations

High school students, parents, community members and local businesses invited to participate

PITTSBURGH-Community College of Allegheny County's West Hills Center is inviting high school students, parents, community members and local businesses to Manufacturing Day 2017 on Wednesday, October 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Manufacturing Day is an international event where thousands of businesses and schools across North America celebrate modern manufacturing and inspire the next generation of manufacturers.

Attendees will have the opportunity to take guided facility tours, participate in hands-on mechatronics and welding demonstrations, learn about educational opportunities that offer an edge in a competitive market, and engage college and business leaders in a discussion about manufacturing careers.

CCAC's Workforce Development division will also hold interactive demonstrations in the afternoon to enable representatives from local industries to see firsthand how the division can provide advanced training opportunities for companies and employees.

Reservations are encouraged, particularly for large groups, but are not required. To RSVP, contact Laurel Westrom at lwestrom@ccac.edu or 412.788.7511. CCAC West Hills Center is located at 1000 McKee Road, Oakdale Pa., 15071.

CCAC offers cutting-edge, industry-driven training programs for individuals interested in pursuing new or enhanced career opportunities in a variety of professions, including the health care, technology and public safety sectors. Workforce programs are designed around the skills and knowledge that students need for employment and employers need for their workers to have to remain competitive.

To learn more about CCAC Workforce Development, visit ccac.edu/workforce.

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