18-05-2025
Corning Community College holds its 66th commencement
CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) — College graduates celebrated their time at Corning Community College in the 66th Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 17.
Around 200 graduates received applause and cheers when they walked out into the gymnasium and waved to people in the stands. Most of the students will be receiving Associate's degrees in Arts, Science, and Applied Science. A couple of the students 18 News spoke with shared their plans about entering the workforce and continuing their education.
Ethan Kiser, who graduated from CCC (Corning Community College) in one year with an Associate's in Science and Business Administration, said he plans to attend SUNY Geneseo to major in Accounting and minor in Finance.
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'Do what you want to do, at the end of the day. Do what makes you happy. Once you go into the workforce, you want to enjoy what you're doing,' Kiser said.
Alyssa Allison mentioned that she plans to work as a critical care nurse at the ICU (Intensive Care Unit) of Arnot Medical Center and plans to pursue a bachelor's degree in Nursing.
'No matter your background, no matter your profession, I think that you can do it. I didn't think I'd be standing here so if I can you will,' said Allison.
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