UCC will open at 10am today.
UCC will open at 10am today.
UCC is committed to your success in achieving academic goals and providing opportunities to go beyond. Hearing other students’ inspiring stories can help you make the most of your college career.
Learn about a few of the many lives that have been transformed at UCC.
“That’s a benefit of going to UCC. The advisors and staff can create opportunities for you that may not be available if you went to a larger school. They took a chance on me, and I can attest that I benefited from that advisor seeing the potential in me and helping me to accomplish my dream.”
Sydney Miele, UCC Paralegal alum and Legal Assistant at Foley & Lardner LLP
The Newell and Robbins family turned health challenges into inspiration as they pursued their own paths in healthcare at UCC.
Kyle Newell, Tiffanie Robinson, & Lauren Robbinsyes, UCC Nursing students
Gabriella Spencer shares her story of how she moved across the country, “with nothing” and transformed her life at UCC. “I was in a homeless shelter with my son. Now I’m in a two-year welding program, proving to him that education changes everything.”
— Gabriella Spencer, UCC Welding student
“As a single mom of three, I realized that I needed more for me and my kids, so I decided to go back and finish my GED through UCC. They took away any barriers I had and helped further my education.”
Michala Fennell, UCC alum and Vaccine & Employee Health Coordinator for Aviva Health
“The welding skills that I learned at UCC were fantastic. They translated super well from classroom to real world experience. That program really puts people in a good place to succeed in the job they’re gonna do.”
— Daniel Lake, UCC alum and FCC Commercial Furniture Metalworker
From UCC Career Fair to FCC HR Intern, Ilias Corbin shares his inspiring journey into the field of Human Resources and shows how one opportunity can launch a career.
Ilias Corbin, UCC alum & media assitant for FCC Furniture
“It’s a very tight-knit community here in Roseburg and I feel that UCC showcases that quite well in noticing what jobs are needed in the community and having the programs to help people get those jobs.”
— Chris Roberts, UCC alum and North River Boats Dealer
First-gen college grad Mykenzie found her calling at UCC — discovering a passion for teaching through engaging classes, supportive advisors, and a clear path forward.
Mykenzie Brennan, UCC alum & First Grade Teacher
With her own art featured in UCC’s Student Art Show, and a job lined up after graduation, KK is charting her own course. She’s also part of a proud UCC family tradition — three graduates and one future student!
KK Miele, UCC alum & owner of KK Miele Arts
“UCC is constantly looking at what’s needed for the local community and the jobs needed in the area and finding classes and solutions for people to do those jobs.”
— Zach Alliman, UCC alum & Technical Director of 7robotics
“Being at Con-Vey and 7robotics, I got to see a fast-paced, high-level engineering. Which really helped me know that this level of engineering is where I wanted to be.”
— Camren May, UCC alum & Automation Developer for 7robotics
“I wanted to know what made the engines work. I really wanted to take a deep dive and work on cars, and UCC offered me a great program.”
— Krista Deardorff, UCC Automotive student
“I would not be where I am at today without UCC. My favorite thing about my job is to help families get out of a tough situation and get back on their feet. I love the success stories of this is where you started, and this is where you are now.”
— Melinda Broadsword, UCC alum & family coach for the Oregon Department of Human Services
“I’m really grateful for the hands-on training I received from UCC. Being able to work at real facilities, like the one in Sutherlin I worked at while at UCC, was crucial to my understanding of the process.”
— Daniel Isenberger, UCC alum shares his story as a waste-water treatment operator in Antartica
“No one really knows what we [water quality technicians] do until their toilet doesn’t flush or their water doesn’t run.”
— Jim Baird, General Manager of Roseburg Urban Sanitary Authority, UCC alum
“Full-time student, full-time work, family of five. I’ll have three associates by the time I’m done this Spring.”
— Chris Roark, UCC Fire Science student
