The Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) Work4College Program recently hosted an interactive etiquette class for students. More than 100 participants attended the session, which focused on building confidence and professionalism in formal settings. In addition to current Work4College students, members of NTCC Eagles Athletics teams also participated.
The Work4College Program is designed to provide students with more than just on-campus employment. In addition to gaining hands-on work experience, participants enroll in a course that addresses practical topics to help them successfully transition into adulthood.
“We consistently get feedback from new college students that they feel unprepared for a lot of ‘grown up’ tasks that they are expected to do after high school,” said Mason May, Director of Work4College. “From managing finances to the proper way to behave in various situations, we try to fill in some of those knowledge gaps through our program.”
The etiquette class was led by Mary Katherine Milam, who guided students through the nuances of proper behavior in dining and formal social situations. Topics included basic manners, professional interactions, and how to properly set a table for a formal meal.
“It never fails that we will have Work4College graduates reach out to us after they take the class to let us know how they put to use something they learned in class out in the real world,” May said. “It’s really rewarding to be able to give them a little extra confidence.”
By offering experiences like this, NTCC continues to equip students with essential life skills that contribute to both personal and professional success.
To learn more about the Work4College Program, visit www.work4college.com or contact May at mmay@ntcc.edu.
