Skills Exploration Expo draws community to Central Carolina Technical College

Central Carolina Technical College hosted its annual Skills Exploration Expo (SEE) on Saturday, April 18. Prospective students, community members and their families were invited to learn more about the academic programs at Central Carolina through hands-on learning and live demos.

SEE is an opportunity for the community to learn about the academic programs offered by the college like advanced manufacturing, professional services, health sciences and more. Admissions, financial aid and career services were also available to assist with questions and enrollment steps.

Community Broadcasters assisted with giveaways and provided on-air announcements and interviews from Central Carolina faculty and staff. Music entertainment was provided by DJ Eric Mac. Rounding out the festivities were local food trucks, face painting, a plant sale (provided by the CCTC Biology Club), and Lucky Paws Rescue offered on-site pet adoptions.

The highlight of the expo included a car show of almost 60 entries. The car show provided an eye-catching display to help draw the community to campus, and winners were awarded unique trophies made by the welding department at Central Carolina. Winners included:

First place Modern: Kerry Hallam, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro RS

Second place Modern: Robert Tyree, 2020 Camaro ZL1

First place Classic: Mark Martino, 1971 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28

Second place Classic: Danny Darity, 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner

First place Truck/Jeep: Shawn Bordeaux, 1966 Ford F-100

Second place Truck/Jeep: Jevon Dinkins, 1997 Chevy 1500

Best In Show: Paul Font, 1954 Ford F-100

Most Unique: Kerry Hallam, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro RS

People's Choice: Sarah Sebaste, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air