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CCAC Vision
The Community College of Allegheny
County maintains a caring educational
gateway to workforce and
academic attainment and provides a
comprehensive and integrated learning
network that unites faculty, staff,
students, community, education and
business partners.
CCAC Mission
Provide affordable access to quality
education, and offer a dynamic,
diverse and supportive learning
environment that prepares the
region’s residents for academic,
professional and personal success
in our changing global society.
CCAC Alumni Program
Mission
The mission of the CCAC Alumni
program is threefold: to create a
sense of advocacy for the college in
the community which CCAC serves,
to connect current students with
alumni to help facilitate their career
and professional development and to
provide additional financial resources
for the college.
Let Us Know
We would like to know how the
college and its Alumni program can
better serve you. If there are
on-campus events or activities in
which you are interested, or if you
would like to volunteer, contact the
Alumni program at 412.237.3006
or email alumni@ccac.edu.
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Alumni who are seeking full- or part-time jobs can register, place their résumé online and
search for positions on the CCAC Career Services Central Job Bank. This is a free service
for alumni and students. For additional information, please call the Career Services office
nearest you, or visit the Career Services website.
Community Education Fall trips
CCAC’s Community Education, in partnership with Lenzner Tours will offer three trips this
fall. On Saturday, October 11, travel to Peek ‘n Peak Mountain Resort in Findley Lake, New
York to enjoy the autumn foliage, annual craft fair and farmers’ market. On Saturday, October
25, see Washington, D.C. in a day that includes a guided tour of some of the most famous
and interesting museums and monuments. On Saturday, November 8, travel with CCAC on
the New York Express as we spend the day exploring the historical and cultural sites of
New York City.
All trips will depart from the CCAC Allegheny Campus parking lot, Ridge Avenue, North
Shore. Gratuity for the driver is included in the cost of the tours. Cancellations must be
made 30 days prior to the departure day of the tour.
CCAC Announces Partnership with Allegheny County
In June, CCAC President Alex Johnson and Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato
announced the formation of the CCAC–Allegheny County Workforce Alliance. This strategic
partnership between the college and Allegheny County is designed to strengthen workforce
development initiatives in Pittsburgh and the surrounding region.
Charles T. Blocksidge, PhD, will serve as executive director of the CCAC–Allegheny County
Workforce Alliance. Dr. Blocksidge has been employed with CCAC since 2002 and previously
served 14 years on the college’s Board of Trustees. “CCAC and Allegheny County have a rich tradition
of working together in order to address critical workforce needs in the region,” says Dr. Blocksidge.
“This alliance forges a partnership that ensures the development and maintenance of a quality workforce.”
Through collaboration with regional partners, the CCAC–Allegheny Workforce Alliance will
take steps to identify and meet workforce needs, closing the loop in the workforce training
cycle. An advisory council will be established with representatives from business and industry,
labor, economic development groups, foundations and educational institutions. The advisory
council will focus on recruitment, training and retention of qualified employees.
For additional information on the CCAC–Allegheny Workforce Alliance, please visit the
CCAC website.
Upcoming CCAC Events
Second Annual CCAC Skilled Trades Fair to be Held at CCAC West Hills Center
The second annual CCAC Skilled Trades and Services Fair, featuring more than 20 exhibitors,
will be held at the CCAC West Hills center in Oakdale on Tuesday, October 7 from 9:00 a.m.
to 2:00 p.m. Admission is free.
The 2007 CCAC Skilled and Services Trades Fair attracted more than 500 participants, with
the majority represented by visiting students and teachers from regional high schools as well
as career and technical centers.
“This is a prime opportunity for area students to be exposed to a variety of skilled trades in one place, in a
relatively short timeframe,” says Donna Imhoff, PhD, campus president, CCAC North campus
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