Cleveland Community College is a public community college located in

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. It was established in 1965History of Cleveland Community College
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program, two extension classes, and adult basic education classes for adults who had not completed high school. The school's name was changed first to Cleveland County Industrial Center and later to Cleveland County Technical Institute. The Cleveland County Technical Institute moved into the old county home buildings in 1969. That site serves as the location of today's campus. The college took on its current name in 1980. It now provides

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s, and certificate programs, as well as other vocational and general courses. The college holds accreditation from the

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and is a member of the North Carolina Community College System.

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External links

Cleveland Community College Official Website
Two-year colleges in the United States North Carolina Community College System colleges Education in Cleveland County, North Carolina Educational institutions established in 1965 Universities and colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Buildings and structures in Cleveland County, North Carolina 1965 establishments in North Carolina {{NorthCarolina-stub