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When you start your own thing, it’s just you doing it and your decisions impact how your business is run.

Marketing Sales Management Grad Aims to Grow Hunting Production Business

Justin Mueller loves hunting and doesn't want to work a job he's not passionate about. When he got the idea to start a hunting photography and videography business, he went all in.

I came here to be on the top. I will always ask. And I will always use what they give me to be successful. So being in America is really great for me. I’m still learning, and I will learn, learn, learn.

Khady Windsouri Seizes Opportunities

Khady came to the US in 2016, leaving her family and 2-year-old son in Burkina Faso, Africa, for the opportunity that America held. With her first language French, she came with a 25% understanding of speaking English and only knowing one person.

Jasmine Pelzer in front of poster she made

Well first of all, I’m happy to hear so many people like this window cling! I love getting the opportunity to create something that not only catches people’s attention but also gets them talking.

Student's Designs Spark Conversation

You may have wondered: who’s behind the big posters on the Bookstore windows?

These paintings are about addictions and some are about how we pass on our addictions to our family. I wanted people to come look at the art and think about [the addictions], and how they might impact their life.

From Fast-Paced to Legal Addictions

Adam Spaeth led a fast-paced life: in the Navy he worked with a surgeon on his ship, then he went to SCTCC for the Paramedicine program to become an EMT.

Don’t give up the opportunity on yourself. A lot of the times we like to sell ourselves short. If you just give yourself the chance, you’ll be really surprised about the outcomes from yourself.

Spencer and Heather Talk SCTCC at WJON

Earlier this week for the May segment, I had the pleasure of inviting two students to come with me to WJON to talk about their accomplishments this past year.

A school is supposed to be a community thing that connects the [graduates] to the workforce,” Winkelman said. “That is what SCTCC does amazingly.

Staying RLVNT Key for Alums of Marketing Sales Management

One prime example of a classroom/mentorship relationship comes out of the Marketing Sales Management program with Becky Shand.

Believe in what you feel. Follow that feeling of joy and pleasure and what excites you.

SCTCC Alumna Brings a Non-Traditional Approach

Alejandra Ramírez’s words of advice spark hope.

It’s like a little family at school. Everybody’s uplifting each other. - Nia

Community is Key to TRIO

The TRIO Student Support Services program at SCTCC is celebrating 25 years.

There’s foundations of design in all art, whether it’s advertising in a magazine, a painter, a photographer, what have you.

SCTCC Alumni Brings Education Full Circle

When members of the Active Minds club worked to bring photographer Barb Kellogg’s exhibit on campus in 2019, it was like it was meant to be: the artist was an alumni of SCTCC and putting her degree to work.

Alumni are regular visitors to the Marketing Sales Management program, and this past week has been no exception.

Alumni Bring Expertise and Guidance

Adam Winkelman visits MSM class