MADERA — Over 500 Academic Decathletes from across California gathered in Madera for the 17th Annual Academic Decathlon Lecture Day, joining Madera County’s high school competitors.  This year’s Decathlon theme, “Our Changing Climate,” guided the sessions, where Central Valley experts delivered lectures tailored to Decathlon subject areas. Statewide Opportunity for Decathletes Initially, Dr. Cecilia Massetti talks about the opportunities this ...

OAKHURST—Madera Community College and State Center Community College District are excited to begin constructing the brand-new Oakhurst campus. This new campus will allow the district to expand its presence in the Oakhurst community, grow its academic offerings to students, and continue to serve students on their educational journey. The community is invited to join this kickoff event as a new ...

CENTRAL VALLEY — Hispanic Heritage Month is here!  This makes for the perfect time to celebrate the rich contributions of Hispanic communities to education, culture, and the economy in the Central Valley.  These communities play a vital role in shaping the region, from healthcare and education to politics and the arts.  Moreover, while there’s much to celebrate, it’s also important ...

OAKHURST—Looking for a career? Need a job change? Just want to see what’s what in the world of employment? You won’t want to miss the Next Step Job Faire. Here’s your chance to explore careers in a multitude of fields. The faire, sponsored by Yosemite Adult School, takes place on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at the Yosemite High School Athletic ...

OAKHURST–Madera Community College is inviting the public to come to a community meeting and get updates on the construction of the new Madera Community College Oakhurst Campus. They will also be sharing information about opportunities through the academic program. The meeting will take place on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 6:00PM. The meeting will be at The Oakhurst Community Center ...

MADERA — Madera Community College will be holding in-person and virtual Extreme Registration on Tuesday, January 3rd, and Wednesday, January 4th, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.  This event will help you with enrollment steps. The MCC staff and support teams will provide assistance with counseling, financial aid, and more to help get you prepared for the Spring semester which ...

MADERA — Madera Community College has been named a top 10 finalist in “The Million Dollar Community College Challenge” sponsored by Lumina Foundation. The national grant competition was launched to help community colleges position their brand and marketing to gain the attention of adult learners. Lumina Foundation recognizes community colleges have a lot to offer adult learners, but that they ...

MADERA – Madera Community College has been selected as a participant in the Spring 2022 cohort of the Institute for Evidence-Based Change (IEBC) Caring Campus partnership. The California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO) recently expanded its partnership to implement Caring Campus in California with $977,980 in new funding. The funding supports the eventual addition of 30 new community colleges to ...

Madera Community College is inviting the community to attend the virtual event “Ukraine UP CLOSE.” Date and Time: April 20, from noon – 1:30 p.m. Virtual Event: Join on Zoom at scccd.zoom.us/s/96976193863 Featured Speaker: Dr. Nataliia Kasianenko Dr. Nataliia Kasianenko grew up in Eastern Ukraine, 20 miles from the Russian border. When the attack on her parents’ hometown of Kharkiv ...

MADERA – Madera County is pleased to announce the receipt of a Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant award of $450,000 from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). The award will be used to develop a Transit Area Specific Plan that will establish a vision for the phased implementation effort to relocate the San Joaquins Madera Station and construct the adjacent future ...