Gaston College is starting a new holiday tradition this year: a Stuff-A-Bus Toy Drive for Toys for Tots. The College invites the community to join it in collecting new and unwrapped toys for kids ages 0-12. The College will collect toys from Dec. 2-5 at the following locations: Monday, Dec. 2, and Tuesday, Dec. 3 […]
National Apprenticeship Week’s 10th anniversary will begin on November 17, 2024. This milestone celebration spotlights apprenticeship programs across the country, including Gaston’s Apprenticeship 321 Program, which started in 2015. With 28 diverse pathways and 27 employer partners, Apprenticeship 321 has become a cornerstone of career development at Gaston College. Joy Morrow, the college’s Director of […]
Since late September, Gaston College employees and students have rallied to support those affected by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina. From collecting food to sorting and delivering supplies and raising funds for our partners, the commitment of our Rhinos has remained strong well into November. The College is currently spearheading two projects this month and […]
At Gaston College, we’re always looking for ways to make a positive impact on our community. Recently, a simple idea from one of our instructors has blossomed into a heartwarming success story that has done just that. It all started with an email. Andrea Gill, one of our dedicated instructors, wanted to spread the word […]
Veterans Day Celebrates Our Military Students The G.I. Bill, officially known as the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, has long been a gateway for U.S. military veterans to pursue higher education across the country. At Gaston College, this tradition began when the school opened in 1964 and continues today. Matthew Bivens, a Lincolnton native who […]
