Catawba Valley Community College is a public community college located in Hickory, North Carolina, United States. Here are some details about the college:

History:

Founded in 1958, it was formerly known as Catawba Valley Technical College and officially changed its name to Catawba Valley Community College in 1987.

Campus Facilities:

The main campus covers an area of ​​162 acres (0.66 square kilometers) and includes 16 buildings.

In addition to the main campus, the college also has other teaching sites, such as the Beauty Salon in downtown Newton, the Alexander Education Center in Taylorsville, and the East Campus for continuing education and business and industrial services.

In 2011, the college opened a 28,000 square foot (2,600 square meters) regional simulation hospital - Valley Simulation Hospital. In addition, the college now has two furniture academies in Newton and Taylorsville, North Carolina.

Academic Programs:

The college has several colleges, including the College of Education and Arts, the College of Economics and Engineering Technology, the College of Medical Services, and the College of Public Safety.

It offers a wide range of specialized and certified majors, including accounting, business administration, computer information technology, horticultural technology, information security, network technology, welding, dental care, nursing, photography, criminal justice, truck driver training, etc.

Featured Programs:

Early College High School Program: The campus has a Challenger Early College High School, which is a cooperative project of Catawba County Schools, North Carolina New Schools, Catawba Valley Community College, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Every year, 100 8th grade students are recruited from about 300 applicants from Catawba County Schools, Alexander County Schools, Hickory City Schools, and Newton-Conover City Schools. Students study 4 to 5 years of courses here, including high school courses and college courses, and can obtain a high school diploma (usually with an associate degree) after graduation.

Alexandria Early College High School Program: Located at the Alexandria Central Campus of Catawba Valley Community College, it was established in 2016 and is affiliated with the Alexander County School High School System. Students can graduate in four years and obtain a high school diploma and associate degree in liberal arts or science, or obtain credits for business courses offered by the school. The program is mainly for students in the Alexander County School System, but also accepts applications from home-schooled students and other students in the area.

School influence:

It has made important contributions to local education and economic development, cultivated a large number of technical and professional talents, and met the needs of local businesses and communities.

It has a certain influence in the community college system in North Carolina, and its academic programs and vocational training programs are widely recognized.

In general, Catawba Valley Community College is a community college with a rich history and high-quality educational resources, providing students with a variety of academic and career development paths.