The College and Career Center is a dedicated space for students to explore career and college pathways. It is staffed Monday-Friday during regular school hours by professionals who are ready to help! The staff members represent four different programs dedicated to helping Swain County students.

• Gear Up

• College Advising Corps

• Southwestern Community College

• Project Discovery/Talent Search

You can learn more about what each program has to offer by exploring their tabs, but some of our collective services include:

• One on one advising

• Career exploration

• College application assistance

• Job Application Assistance

• FAFSA and other financial aid assistance

• Residence Determination Assistance

• Essay review

• Cover letter and resume assistance 

• SCC dual enrollment advising/registration

• Special Events to help with college enrollment steps

Staff and When You Can Find Them In the College and Career Center:

Taylor Dodge

Gear Up

Tuesday, Thursday

Monday, Wednesday, Friday by appointment only

Logan Gentry

Southwestern Community College

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Alex Rector

Project Discovery/Talent Search

Tuesday, Thursday