Community College of Beaver County, Monaca

What Community College of Beaver County, Monaca does

Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) is a public community college founded in 1966 and operated by Beaver County, Pennsylvania, headquartered in Monaca with 251–500 employees. CCBC delivers credit and non-credit educational programs organized into 10 academic pathways, including Aviation Sciences, Business, Criminal Justice, Education, Health Sciences, Liberal Studies, STEM, Industrial Technology, Continuing Education, and High School Academies. The institution is distinguished by the James M. Johnson School of Aviation Sciences — the only Collegiate Training Initiative (CTI) school operating its own air traffic control tower — and holds AVMA accreditation for its Veterinary Technology program, Building Back Better Challenge funding for mechatronics and AI, and NSF funding for cybersecurity. Core technology infrastructure includes Blackboard LMS, Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint intranet, Dayforce HCM, Weave Education assessment, Zendesk ticketing, TracCloud advising, and a MeadowFi tuition calculator.

CCBC serves five primary customer segments: traditional college-age students, adult learners (25+), veterans and military-connected students, high school students in dual enrollment and academy programs (170 students from 40 districts), and lifelong learners in workforce development. Revenue derives from three streams: tuition and fees for credit programs, state and federal government funding and grants (including NSF, ARC, and EDA), and continuing education and corporate training delivered through the School of Industrial Technology and Continuing Education. Distribution occurs through direct on-campus enrollment at Monaca, the Washington County College Center (Canonsburg), online/hybrid learning (including AWS Academy cloud curriculum), dual enrollment through 40+ high school district partnerships, and clinical partnerships with healthcare employers for nursing education.

The go-to-market motion is community-led and event-driven, with high school academy outreach, new student orientations, adult learner orientations, webinars, and campus visits supplemented by employer partnerships for workforce pipelines. CCBC's strategic posture has shifted toward workforce-aligned, grant-funded expansion into AI, cybersecurity, mechatronics, aviation, and nursing — particularly in the Appalachian region — while maintaining its community college transfer and adult learner missions. A notable operational risk surfaced in March 2026 when CCBC experienced a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized system access between January 16 and March 9, 2026.

Name

Community College of Beaver County, Monaca

Legal name

Community College of Beaver County

Website

https://ccbc.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

CCBC is a public community college in Monaca, Pennsylvania, founded in 1966, offering associate degrees, certificates, micro-credentials, and workforce training across 10 pathways to traditional students, adult learners, veterans, high schoolers, and workforce partners in western Pennsylvania.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (61121), Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (611210), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Junior Colleges (Associate-Degree Granting) (EDAHADAC), Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD), Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Workforce development training
• Aviation science training
• Veteran education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Monaca

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: CCBC generates primary revenue from student tuition and fees for credit programs including associate degrees, certificates, and micro-credentials. Financial aid, scholarships, and payment plans are available.
2. Government Funding and Grants: As a community college, CCBC receives state and federal government funding, including grants from NSF, ARC, EDA Build Back Better, and other federal/state programs.
3. Continuing Education and Workforce Development: Non-credit continuing education courses, corporate training, and workforce development programs provide revenue from professional development and community education offerings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) is a public community college that delivers post-secondary education through 10 academic pathways, including associate degrees, certificates, micro-credentials, dual enrollment, and non-credit continuing education. Programs span aviation sciences, cybersecurity, health sciences (nursing, veterinary technology, phlebotomy), industrial technology (mechatronics, process technology, welding), business, criminal justice, education, liberal studies, and STEM. CCBC also operates High School Academies, workforce development, and corporate training for the Western Pennsylvania region.

Product overview

Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) is a community college offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs and services organized into 10 academic pathways. The institution provides career-focused associate degrees, certificates, and micro-credentials across Aviation, Business, Criminal Justice, Education, Health Sciences, Liberal Studies, STEM, Industrial Technology, and Continuing Education. CCBC operates High School Academies enabling students to earn college credits while in high school, offers Dual Enrollment and College in High School programs, and provides workforce development through non-credit continuing education. The college also administers micro credentials in specialized areas such as Cybersecurity, Homeland Security, Global Distinction, Psychology, and Creative Writing. Major initiatives include the Build Back Better Challenge ($1.7M) supporting Mechatronics and AI programs, NSF-funded ACCESS Cybersecurity program, and ARC-supported aviation workforce expansion. CCBC maintains campuses in Monaca (Main Campus) and Washington County, with an Aviation Sciences Center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• James M. Johnson School of Aviation Sciences: CCBC's nationally recognized aviation education program with national reputation for high quality and high standards, operating own tower and CTI school status.
• School of Industrial Technology and Continuing Education
• CCBC Foundation
• ACCESS: Creating Pathways to Advance Cybersecurity Career Education for STEM Success

Products and services

• Aviation Sciences (James M. Johnson School of Aviation Sciences) Nationally recognized aviation pathway program preparing students for careers as pilots and air traffic controllers. Includes online piloting training through 22 flight provider partners and operates the only Collegiate Training Initiative (CTI) school to operate its own tower.
• Cybersecurity Programs Comprehensive cybersecurity education including an associate degree (AAS), stackable micro-credentials (Cloud Security, Cyber Security Threats and Defenses, Linux Administration, Homeland Security), and a Cybersecurity High School Academy. Includes the NSF-funded ACCESS program.
• Health Sciences Programs in nursing (ADN, LPN to RN), veterinary technology (AVMA accredited), phlebotomy, medical assisting, radiologic technology, and multi-skilled health technician, with clinical partnerships at regional hospitals and care providers.
• Industrial Technology and Continuing Education Pathway Industry-connected pathway leading to employment with associate degrees or workforce certifications in Process Operator, Mechatronics, Welding, EMT, and related fields. Includes advanced manufacturing, building trades, and process technology programs at the Shell Center.
• High School Academies Programs enabling high school students to earn college credits while still in high school across Aviation, Cybersecurity, Construction, STEM, Nursing, Criminal Justice, and Education. Currently 170 students from 40 school districts enrolled.
• STEM Pathway

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,155 people to be served directly over 4 years through Build Back Better Challenge project
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Amazon Web Services (AWS) - AWS AcademycoreTechnology or Integration · 9 February 2023CCBC participates in AWS Academy, receiving ready-to-teach cloud computing curriculum that prepares students for industry-recognized AWS certifications and in-demand cloud jobs. AWS subject matter experts develop and maintain curriculum ensuring current services and best practices.
• Shell Polymers / APIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCBC's Process Technology program provides workforce talent for the $7 billion Shell Polymers project. CCBC and API strengthened workforce development partnership to address regional advanced manufacturing needs.
• Intermediate Unit 1coreStrategic or Co-development Partner$781K ARC grant enabling CCBC to commence operations in Washington County co-located with IU1 serving 25 districts and 5 career/technology centers across 3 states. IU1 provided $800K in-kind support.
• Trinity Area School DistrictsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for clinical and classroom learning for CCBC's expanded ADN (RN) nursing program at Washington County College Center.
• St. Clair Memorial HospitalsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical partnership providing classroom and clinical learning experiences for CCBC's expanded ADN nursing program at Washington County College Center.
• Western Area Career and Technology CentersupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClinical and classroom learning partnership for nursing education. Also partner institution for Mascaro Construction Academy offering CTC pathway to Building Trades Technology degree.
• University of PittsburghsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Global Distinction Micro-credential program. Students take qualifying courses, participate in global intensive experiences, and complete global activities to earn credential.
• Westmoreland-Fayette Workforce Investment BoardsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce board partner in ARC ARISE aviation workforce project across Appalachian region.
• St. Vincent CollegesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner in ARC ARISE aviation workforce project across Appalachian region.
• Southern Alleghenies Workforce Development BoardsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development board partner in ARC ARISE aviation workforce project.
• USAeroFlight, Piedmont Flight, High Flight AcademysupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFlight school partners providing online piloting training as part of CCBC's nationally recognized Aviation Pathway model. CCBC partners with 22 flight providers in PA and southeast.
• Peters Township SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost location for CCBC's Washington County College Center with $800K in-kind support contribution. Eleven pilot and air traffic controller students enrolled in Aviation Academy classes.
• Beaver County Building TradessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership under PAsmart Apprenticeship Grant supporting career pathways for underserved populations in building and construction trades.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Emerging players

• WyoTech: For-profit technical and trade school with workforce training in mechanical, automotive, and industrial trades. Comparable as an emerging competitor in the skilled-trades and technical credentialing space that overlaps with CCBC's industrial technology pathway.
• Penn Foster: Online career-focused education provider offering alternative pathways for adult learners. Comparable as a competitor in the online continuing education and credentialing space that CCBC targets with its micro-credentials.

Broad incumbents

• Pima Community College: Multi-campus Arizona community college with comparable aviation, workforce, and dual enrollment offerings. Comparable in scale, geographic spread, and program diversification strategy.
• Sinclair Community College: Nationally recognized Ohio community college with strong workforce development and aviation-related programs. Larger and more established but serves as a benchmark for community college aviation and mechatronics pathway models.

Direct peers

• Community College of Allegheny County: Largest community college in the Pittsburgh region, offering similar associate degrees, workforce training, and dual enrollment. Directly comparable as the most prominent PA community college competitor in CCBC's primary service area.
• Butler County Community College: Adjacent Pennsylvania community college with similar mission, workforce development focus, and dual enrollment programs. Closely comparable size and geographic positioning north of Pittsburgh.
• Westmoreland County Community College: Western Pennsylvania community college with comparable academic pathways and workforce credentials. Direct regional competitor with overlapping service area into Westmoreland and Fayette counties that CCBC's Washington expansion targets.
• Community College of Philadelphia: Pennsylvania community college with Achieving the Dream designation and similar academic pathway structure. Comparable in mission and program mix, though larger and serving an urban market.
• Delaware County Community College: Pennsylvania community college with comparable associate degree, workforce, and dual enrollment offerings. Direct state-system peer with similar career-technical program mix.
• Reading Area Community College: Pennsylvania community college with workforce development and transfer pathway focus. Direct in-state peer operating under similar state funding dynamics and serving a comparable regional student base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CCBCeduPA
• Facebookfacebook.com/45069086997
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/community-college-of-beaver-county
• Instagraminstagram.com/ccbcedu
• Xx.com/CCBCedu

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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