Central Community College

What Central Community College does

Central Community College (CCC) is a public community college headquartered in Grand Island, Nebraska, serving a 25-county service area in central Nebraska spanning roughly 14,000 square miles and more than 300,000 residents. Established by Nebraska state legislation in 1971 (with predecessor campuses dating to 1966 and 1969), the college operates three main campuses (Columbus, Grand Island, Hastings), four educational centers (Holdrege, Kearney, Lexington, Ord), and a Central Online platform that collectively reach approximately 90 communities through distance learning. In 2024-25 the institution served 21,416 students and produced 1,730 unduplicated graduates, offering 175 degrees and awards across 37 career and technical education programs plus academic transfer pathways to four-year institutions. The product portfolio spans degree/diploma/certificate programs, adult education (GED/ESL), community education, apprenticeship programs, dual-enrollment early college courses, customized workforce training, and an Entrepreneurship Center, supported by standard higher education technology infrastructure including Ellucian CRM Recruit, Canvas LMS, a WebCentral student portal, and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure.

The institution is governed by an elected 11-member Board of Governors and funded through a hybrid revenue model combining property tax levied across the 25-county service area, state aid, student tuition and fees (including in-district, in-state, out-of-state, and Midwest Student Exchange Program rates), grants (NSF, state-appropriated American Rescue Plan, employer-sponsored), and workforce training contracts. Additional revenue comes from ancillary services such as transcript fees, Ord Center room rentals, and the Raider Ready per-credit-hour textbook program. CCC pursues employer partnerships (Behlen, BD, Cargill, Phelps Memorial Health Center, Proteus), high school dual-enrollment pipelines, and community education outreach, with 20% of courses delivered through high school partnerships. Recent strategic activity includes a $23 million Automotive Careers Training Center (groundbreaking May 2024 at Hastings), a $5.75 million welding technology building (groundbreaking September 2024 at Grand Island), a $1.9 million Holdrege Center relocation, the opening of education hubs in Albion and Red Cloud, and July 2025 reaffirmation of HLC accreditation under the Open Pathway model. The institution generates an estimated $89 million in direct economic impact (per NBDC 2025 reporting) and has earned national recognition including #1 ranking in Nebraska and #2 nationwide as a two-year college for veterans and first place internationally in AASHE 2024 Sustainable Campus Index energy category.

Name

Central Community College

Legal name

Central Community College

Website

https://cccneb.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Central Community College is a public community college headquartered in Grand Island, Nebraska, serving 21,416 students across a 25-county service area through 3 campuses, 4 centers, and Central Online, offering 175 degrees, awards, and workforce credentials.

Ownership category

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Product category

Community College / Higher Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (611210), Junior Colleges (6112), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE), Multi-Campus Community College Districts (EDAHADAM), Rural/Regional Community Colleges (EDAHADAK)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Workforce training services
• Adult continuing education
• Technical career certificates

Headquarters

HQ city

Grand Island

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: CCC generates revenue from student tuition and fees. The college offers in-district, in-state, and out-of-state tuition rates. Additional fees include the Raider Ready textbook program per credit hour fee. Financial aid, scholarships, and federal student loans are available to help students cover costs.
2. Property Tax Revenue: Funding provided by property tax levied within CCC's 25-county service area, as established by 1971 Nebraska state legislation forming six community college areas.
3. State Aid: State funding provided to support community college operations and educational programs across the 25-county service area.
4. Grants and Contracts: CCC receives various grants including National Science Foundation grants (nearly $648,000 for advanced manufacturing design technology program), state-appropriated American Rescue Plan funds for facility construction, and partnerships with employers for student sponsorship programs.
5. Workforce Training: Customized training for business and industry, professional development courses, and community education classes provide additional revenue streams.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Central Community College is a public multi-campus community college serving a 25-county area in central Nebraska, delivering 175 associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates across transfer, technical/career, and continuing-education pathways. The college offers credit instruction through on-campus, Central Online, and dual-credit formats, and operates separate adult education, community education, workforce training, apprenticeship, veteran services, and entrepreneurship center (E-Ship Center) programs.

Product overview

Central Community College is a multi-campus community college offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and services across central Nebraska. The institution operates 37 career and technical education programs with 175 degrees and awards, structured around degree programs (Associate, Diploma, Certificate), Central Online for distance learners, Adult Education for GED/ESL, Community Education for enrichment, Workforce Education for business training, and Apprenticeship Programs. Supporting infrastructure includes WebCentral student portal, Canvas LMS, Raider Ready textbook program, and Virtual Desktop access. Programs are delivered across 3 campuses (Columbus, Grand Island, Hastings), 4 centers (Holdrege, Kearney, Lexington, Ord), and online, serving 25 counties through multiple delivery methods including on-site (51%), online (24%), hybrid (5%), and high school (20%) instruction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Degree, Diploma, and Certificate Programs
• Central Online
• Adult Education
• Community Education
• Workforce Education
• Apprenticeship Programs
• College Now (Dual Credit)
• E-Ship Center (Entrepreneurship Center)
• Veteran and Military Services
• Residence Life and Housing
• Facility Rentals and Conference Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 91% of employed graduates stay within 25-county service area
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Science Foundation (NSF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025CCC received nearly $648,000 NSF grant to increase minorities and underserved populations in the advanced manufacturing design technology (AMDT) program. Grant runs through July 2027 with goal to enroll up to 40 ELL students in PET certificate program.
• Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025CCC Entrepreneurship Center operates as a SourceLink Nebraska Resource Partner. NBDC reported $789 million total economic impact to Nebraska's economy in 2025. CCC received Resource Partner of the Year award from NBDC.
• Kearney SunWise / SoCore EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2018CCC purchased 350 shares totaling 52.5 MWh/month from the Kearney SunWise community solar program in May 2018. This is the largest community solar array project in Nebraska at Tech One Crossing (53 acres). The Purchase Power Agreement (PPA) is between NPPD and SoCore Energy. These shares cover 100% of projected annual electricity use at CCC's Kearney Center.
• Bluestem EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2016Partnership with Bluestem Energy and City of Hastings led to installation of 1.7-megawatt wind turbine at Hastings Campus in December 2016. When operating, this turbine provides most of the electricity needed for the campus, representing significant renewable energy infrastructure.
• Nebraska Statewide ArboretumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrant funding from Nebraska Statewide Arboretum supported pollinator gardens at Columbus and Grand Island campuses, approximately 7,200 square feet with about 1,460 flowers, grasses and shrubs.
• Behlen ManufacturingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBehlen provides generous financial support to students pursuing mechatronics degrees at CCC-Columbus. Company representatives (including Mick Yrkoski, adjunct mechatronics instructor) participate in manufacturing events and the Independent Mechatronics Education Curriculum (iMEC) initiative.
• BD (Becton Dickinson)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBD in Columbus provides financial support to students in mechatronics programs at CCC-Columbus, helping develop skilled technicians for the manufacturing sector.
• CargillcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCargill in Schuyler provides financial support to students pursuing mechatronics degrees. Governor Jim Pillen cited Cargill at Manufacturing Month ceremony where CCC played prominent role.
• University of Nebraska-Kearney (UNK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing partnership allows CCC students at Kearney Center to live in UNK's Randall/Mantor Hall or Centennial Towers. Since fall 2022, average of 12 CCC students have lived on-campus at UNK. CCC students can opt into UNK services including health, counseling, wellness center, and student parking.
• Phelps Memorial Health Center (PMHC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPMHC donated $100,000 in May to support CCC's relocation to downtown Holdrege. This demonstrates commitment to community development through education and healthcare collaboration, supporting skilled workforce in the region.
• Proteus Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership since 2012 providing education assistance and job training to Midwest farmworkers. Proteus has provided more than $104,000 to CCC in tuition, fees and books supporting farmworkers in training programs. Currently supporting 31 farmworkers enrolled at all three campuses.
• Central District Health DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to install do-it-yourself bike fixit station on Grand Island trail between Stuhr Museum and Highway 281, supporting active transportation and public health.
• TrexminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlastic film recycling partnership with Trex. CCC has added plastic film recycling bins to Columbus, Grand Island, Hastings campuses and Kearney Center. Over 500 lbs of plastic film recycled, with CCC receiving a bench made of recycled plastic bags.
• Centro HispanominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal service agency partnering with CCC for NSF grant recruitment efforts to serve immigrant populations and English language learners in the AMDT program.
• ChartwellsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCC contracts with Chartwells for dining services on all three campuses. Chartwells is committed to sustainable food practices through sourcing food locally and reducing food waste.
• Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers of Nebraska (FCSTN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCC's hospitality management and culinary arts (HMRM) program received Community Partnership Award from FCSTN. Summer workshops conducted by culinary arts instructors for family and consumer science teachers.
• University of GeorgiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunded by NSF Convergence Accelerator grant, CCC collaborates with University of Georgia for Sphericity Grant analyzing waste circularity in Grand Island using Circularity Assessment Protocol framework.
• Nebraska Farm BureauminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for 'Open for Business' initiative supporting rural economic development and entrepreneurship across Nebraska.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Northeast Community College: Northeast Community College is one of Nebraska's six public community college areas, serving the Norfolk region with similar associate degree, technical training, and workforce development programs. Directly comparable as a fellow Nebraska community college under the same state legislative framework.
• Southeast Community College: Southeast Community College operates across multiple campuses in Lincoln, Beatrice, and Milford, offering similar technical, healthcare, and transfer programs to CCC. One of Nebraska's six community college areas with comparable governance and funding model.
• Metropolitan Community College: Metropolitan Community College serves the Omaha metro area with multiple campuses and similar technical, transfer, and workforce programs. Another of Nebraska's six state-designated community college areas.
• Mid-Plains Community College: Mid-Plains Community College serves a multi-county rural area in central/western Nebraska with campuses in North Platte, McCook, Broken Bow, Imperial, Ogallala, and Valentine. Most comparable peer in scale and rural service area model.
• Western Nebraska Community College: Western Nebraska Community College operates in Scottsbluff, Sidney, and Alliance serving western Nebraska. Another of Nebraska's six community college areas with similar rural, multi-campus structure and program mix.
• Central Wyoming College: Central Wyoming College is a rural-serving public community college operating multiple sites across central Wyoming with similar technical, transfer, and workforce programs. Comparable rural multi-campus community college model.

Broad incumbents

• Ivy Tech Community College: Ivy Tech is Indiana's statewide community college system, the largest in the U.S., offering similar associate degrees, technical certificates, and workforce training. Comparable public community college mission and product mix at substantially larger scale.

Direct peers

• Sinclair Community College: Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio is a multi-campus public community college with strong workforce development, apprenticeship, and employer partnership programs comparable to CCC's model. Directly comparable in product offerings and target student mix.
• Pikes Peak State College: Pikes Peak State College (formerly Pikes Peak Community College) in Colorado Springs is a multi-campus public community college offering technical, transfer, and workforce programs similar to CCC. Comparable scale and product portfolio.
• Des Moines Area Community College: DMACC is Iowa's largest community college with multiple campuses serving a multi-county area, offering similar technical, transfer, and workforce programs. Closely comparable peer in scale, multi-campus structure, and rural/small-metro service mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/122500491458
• Instagraminstagram.com/cccneb
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/central-community-college

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Number of profiles

Profiles24 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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