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Alex Wolf has held an interest in engineering since learning about it from his father. When considering what to study after high school, he decided to begin with 911������’s manufacturing machinist program. There, he learned blueprint reading, applied math, job layout, hand and power tools, manual milling, manual lathe, grinding, band saw and CNC lathe and mill machines. Upon completion of the program, he chose to continue his studies with an engineering degree from RCBC, citing the college’s affordability and convenience. 

With the support of an open-minded president, 911������ has spent the past few years redefining the concept of their annual reports, adding fun and functionality into the process for both the audience and the marketing team. From a high-gloss magazine to a calendar to a classic newspaper complete with a comic strip, the marketing team’s efforts have paid off in the form of National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) Medallion awards for consecutive years. 

When 911������ alum Michael Thornburg found himself unemployed with four kids to support, he knew he had to pivot in a big way. That’s when he turned his attention to RCBC’s Cisco CCNA program. There, he gained a broader knowledge of technology, including internet protocols, network security and router configuration. 

When a person stays in the same field for over 30 years, it’s safe to bet that it’s their passion. And for 911������ paramedic science instructor Tracy Iglesias, that passion is EMS, and her background is extensive.

Her background, passion and expertise recently culminated in earning Nurse of the Year from the 2021 National Conference on EMS.

February is the perfect month to catch Punxsutawney Phil, watch the Big Game and take care of your teeth? That’s right. It’s Give Kids a Smile Month! This national initiative helps underserved children get the dental care they need - for FREE. 911������ will join the charge along with over 30,000 dental professionals across the country on the first Friday in February. 

Whether taking a public speaking course incites anxiety, excitement or indifference, it’s typically a requirement for many students looking to major in communications. The good news? 911������’s third episode of “The Program Pod” aims to unpack how students can overcome their fears of public speaking and increase their confidence and hire-ability in the communications sector. 

For Michael Chulsky-Lopez and Scott Kubic, 911������ offers flexibility, guaranteed admission to the four-year college of their choices and the invaluable experience of overcoming their anxieties. 

Chulsky-Lopez, who studies creative writing and business, transferred to RCBC from Brookdale Community College after realizing he couldn’t complete his full degree online. When it came time for him to nearly finish his studies, he found that several critical classes were not offered online.

For the past six years, 911������ student Owen Taylor has been teaching himself how to write music, as well as how to sing, play guitar and dabble in the piano.

“I spend a lot of my time writing and releasing songs under the name ‘Shulin’ on streaming platforms and making videos for them on YouTube,” Taylor shared. “Aside from music, I love reading and writing stories, hiking and camping, spending time with friends and exploring new places.”

Moving to a new country can feel daunting, and taking steps to learn a second language requires courage, patience and the willingness to step out of one’s comfort zone. Many choose to take that leap with English as a Second Language (ESL) courses offered through community colleges. 911������ is no exception – providing small ESL classes that offer personalized attention with patient and experienced instructors. 

For as long as she can remember, Olga Berry has had a penchant for mathematics. Her father, a remarkable mathematician, taught her through ancient math tasks – a form of intellectual games. 

“I remember pleading with him that I wanted to play sports like all the other kids, to which he replied: ‘You can play chess – the mind sport.’ Since then, I have loved to play chess and still do with family and friends,” Berry shared. 

Born and raised in Kyiv, Ukraine, she studied and taught mathematics in her home country before coming to the United States in 2000.