March 20, 2025 – PJC celebrates technical students at NC3 Signing Day events
Together with dozens of other National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) Leadership Schools across the country, Paris Junior College is holding NC3 National Letter of Intent Signing Day ceremonies for students who will attend a workforce program at PJC in the fall of 2025.
“By signing our incoming students to Letters of Intent, we’re telling them that we’ve reserved a place for them, and we want them,” said Dr. Michael Erny, Vice President of Workforce Education. “PJC’s technical education prepares them for a strong career. Industry leaders are excited about this opportunity because it validates our students and provides an opportunity for industry representatives to meet these future workers.”
PJC is part of the NC3 network of education providers and corporations that, together, provide innovative career and technical education models and produce a sustainable, highly-skilled workforce.
Dozens of technical institutions across the country will be hosting signing day ceremonies tied together by live, nationwide simulcasts.
Both ceremonies will last from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The first event takes place in the Workforce Training facility at the PJC-Greenville Center on Wednesday, April 9, and the second will be held in the Student Center Ballroom on the Paris Campus, Thursday, April 10. Students from other areas in PJC’s five-county service area are invited to attend either ceremony.
Students are asked to RSVP to https://parisjc.wufoo.com/forms/nc3-national-signing-day-event-registration/ by April 4.
NC3 was established to help build a workforce prepared to meet the needs of today’s industries, and those of tomorrow, by connecting employers and educational institutions in partnerships that foster effective training, elevation of skilled careers, and employment opportunities. In fulfilling its mission, NC3 builds deep industry-educational partnerships and develops, implements and sustains industry-recognized portable certifications and digital badges built on national skills standards. The end goal is having an industrial labor market where all workers have jobs they need to thrive, and all companies have well-trained employees they need to operate and grow. Learn more at www.nc3.net.
This QR code links to the online RSVP form for attendees.
Paris Junior College — located in Paris, Texas, about 100 miles northeast of Dallas — has been a part of the Lamar County community since 1924.
Paris Junior College offers Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degrees, as well as Certificates of Proficiency in technical/workforce fields. The college has expanded its academic curriculum through the years to encourage associate degree and university transfer candidates. Since establishing its first vocational program — jewelry and watchmaking in 1942 — the college has been aggressive in adding technical/workforce programs that will benefit students entering the workforce.
The campus of 54 tree-shaded acres includes 20 major buildings and residence halls and provides students a unique and pleasant environment for learning.
Paris Junior College also operates centers in Sulphur Springs, Texas, and in Greenville, Texas.
Vision
To be the educational provider of choice for the region.
Mission
Paris Junior College is a comprehensive community college serving the region’s educational and training needs while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of our diverse community.
