Wilkes Community College Celebrates Latest Nurse Aid I Graduates
Wilkesboro, N.C. – Wilkes Community College is proud to announce the successful completion of training by the latest class of Nurse Aide daytime students on August 6, 2026. These dedicated individuals have taken a significant step toward rewarding careers in healthcare.
The Nurse Aide program at Wilkes Community College provides students with the foundational knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to excel in a variety of healthcare settings. With their training now complete, these students are well-prepared to provide compassionate, competent care in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and other medical environments.
The Nurse Aide class instructor was Wanda Cockerham, RN.
Back row- left to right: Callie Marley, Joella Cinnamon, Poojan Patel, Annabelle Triplett,
Gabriella Restrepo
Front row- left to right: Katline Stone, Leila Dobbins, Harley Clemens, Brooklyn Greer,
Wanda Cockerham, RN- Instructor
For more information about the Nurse Aide program at Wilkes Community College, please visit www.wilkescc.edu/programs/health-science.
About Wilkes Community College
Wilkes Community College, a member of the North Carolina Community College System, is a public, two-year, open-door institution serving the people of Wilkes, Ashe, and Alleghany counties and beyond. Established in 1965, WCC has a proud history of meeting the educational, cultural, and workforce needs of our community. As we look to the future, Wilkes Community College provides programs, resources, and services that create quality educational, economic development, and cultural opportunities. WCC aspires to be an effective, learner-centered institution and a dynamic learning organization, preparing students for success in a changing world.
