2019-2020 CET CLUB OFFICERS – Pictured left to right, front row, are Glenn Thompson, advisor, Ja’Lasia Aytch, treasurer, Isaiah Jones, president, Shelita Hester-Morris, secretary and David V. Jones, advisor; back row, Jonathan Riggs, reporter, and Matthew Loftin, vice president.

The Lenoir Community College Computer Engineering Technology (CET) Club has started a new year with students currently enrolled in the Computer Engineering Program. The club gives freshman and sophomore students a chance to interact with each other and students in other programs at LCC in such events as the Fall Festival and the Spring Joust.

The new officers for the year are Isaiah Jones, president; Matthew Loftin, vice president; Ja’Lasia Aytch, treasurer; Shelita Hester-Morris, secretary; and Jonathan Riggs, reporter. CET Program Chair David V. Jones and CET instructor Glenn Thompson Club are club advisors.

The CET Program focuses on training students with the skills to install, service and maintain computers, peripherals, networks, microprocessors and other computer-controlled equipment.  This program has included training in both hardware and software with emphasis on computer systems concepts to provide the student with a well-rounded view of how computer related equipment works together.

The CET coursework includes digital electronics, circuit analysis, programming of PLC’s (Programmable Logic Controllers), upgrade and repair of personal computers, and programming Boe-Bots (microcontrollers), which uses stamp technology, a popular technology that we use today in such devices as cell phones, microwaves, automobiles, etc.  The students in the CET program study computers and computer-related equipment.

Jones said the CET Department can help get prepared students for employment in Electronics, Digital Electronics, Computers, Computer Upgrade/Repair, Computer Networking, Routers and Switches, Industrial Controls, Programmable Logic Controllers, Microprocessors, Microcontrollers, and sales.  

“Companies moving into Lenoir County need skilled employees in the areas mentioned above,” he said.  “Now is the time to start your career in a field with above average salaries. Do not wait until the companies start hiring only to discover you do not have a degree that qualifies you for the position you want.”

Registration for Spring Semester classes will be November 4th –December 11th.  Registration will also be held January 6th – 9th.  Spring Semester classes begin on January 7th.

For more information, contact Jones at (252) 527-6223, ext. 102 or dvjones02@lenoircc.edu or Glenn Thompson at (252) 527-6223, ext. 622 or  gethompson42@lenoircc.edu.