SANFORD, N.C. - Central Carolina Community College has been included in the Military Times' 2024 Best for Vets: Colleges rankings.

Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges is the largest and most comprehensive annual ranking of schools for military service members and veterans. This year, 304 schools made the list.

CCCC President Dr. Lisa M. Chapman says, "While we are proud of this recognition, it simply reflects what we value at CCCC. Veterans are so important to our community. We want to ensure we do our best to take care of our veterans, who have so generously taken care of us in their service to our country."

"It is truly an honor to work with veterans and their families. Making their educational journey smooth is something I work hard to do. They have served our country and it is a privilege to serve them," said Angie Estes, CCCC Veterans Affairs Coordinator. "CCCC is a great stepping stone between military and civilian life. Veterans have many more responsibilities and commitments than the traditional college student. Offering many different programs and a variety of ways to attend class makes it easier for veterans to pursue their degrees. Receiving the placement on the Best for Vets list shows those seeking a place to attend school that we are a place they should look at."

"Central Carolina Community College is committed to serving veterans and those who are military affiliated by providing assistance during and after their military service. The college offers numerous career technical trainings and curriculum pathways for students to choose from. With a variety of support services in place, this distinct population has a home where they can reach their full potential and move forward to their goals," said Jennifer Dillon, CCCC TRiO Veterans Upward Bound and Military Affiliated Initiatives Director. "CCCC hosts North Carolina's only TRiO Veterans Upward Bound Program. This unique program seeks to prepare veterans of all ages to enroll and succeed in their post-secondary education. CCCC takes great pride in serving this distinct population!"

Learn more about CCCC and its resources for service members and their spouses at www.cccc.edu/military. In addition, learn about the CCCC TRiO Veterans Upward Bound program at www.cccc.edu/studentservices/upwardbound/veterans.

For more information on Central Carolina Community College - which is dedicated to providing pathways to achievable dreams, visit www.cccc.edu.