SCC Success Stories

See what South Central College students and alumni are up to, as well as find information on strategies that help students succeed.

Photo of nursing assistant taking patient's blood pressure

For over a decade, South Central College (SCC) has been an approved test site for the Minnesota State Registry Test for Nursing Assistants, certifying qualified nursing assistants to work in long-term care facilities to meet our community’s health care needs.

According ...

Photo of Kailey Forliti working on furnace in SCC lab

South Central College student Kailey Forliti is forging a new path and is hoping to encourage more young women to follow in her footsteps.

Forliti is like many students who find themselves questioning their chosen path and what they really want to do in their life. After high school she ...

Photo of Farhiya Abidrahman, First Generation student at SCC

South Central College honors and celebrates the success of our first-generation college students, faculty, and staff for National First-Generation Day.

The experiences of these students differ from those who are not first-generation students. Many first-generation students find it hard ...

Photo of instructor, Eric Weller, presenting to students.

Eric Weller has had his share of ambulance rides. As an EMT by trade, he worked at Mayo Clinic Ambulance for over 27 years. Today he is a highly recognized industry expert in the field of pre-hospital emergency care. With decades of experience working in the field, he uses his skills and ...

Photo of instructor, Terry Weston, presenting to students.

Customized Workforce Education (CWE) is a division at South Central College that has been providing workforce training for over 40 years.

Are you in charge of Safety at your facility? If so, you should have a Safety Professional in your corner!
Most small to ...

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More and more employers are working with South Central College’s Customized Workforce Education (CWE) to upskill employees so they can compete in today’s evolving workforce.

According to technological research and consulting firm Gartner, the pace of employee turnover is forecast to ...

photo of Tabitha Willner

Established in 1949, May became Mental Health Awareness Month, focused on promoting mental health awareness and increasing focus on the importance of mental health.
Due to an increase in stress, loss, worry, and unpredictability, there has been an increase in negative mental health ...

Photo of SCC Nursing Student, Evans Nyame

There are several reasons to pursue a career in the health care field. South Central College students and graduates express that working in health care is fulfilling and they enjoy being able to help others in need. The Bureau of Labor ...

Photograph of SCC President, Dr. Annette Parker

Dear SCC Community,

Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. On this day, we can honor, celebrate, and reflect on the life of Dr. King. and all that he stood for. In addition to spending time with family, I spent time reflecting on his teachings. One ...

Photo of SCC Culinary Arts student Maisey Auringer

For several years, Career and Technical Education (CTE) careers have experienced increased growth. CTE refers to courses and programs designed to prepare students for careers in current or emerging professions that can be completed in two years or less. Students benefit through learning ...