Southern State Community College recently combined forces with many local businesses across Adams, Brown, Clinton, Fayette, and Highland counties to host a summer outreach initiative called “Patriot Palooza.” The event aimed to bring awareness to the many programs and opportunities offered by the college, according to a news release.

Joined by many of Southern State’s faculty and staff, over 30 unique visits to businesses and community events across the five-county region were supported.

Ranging from a casual drop-in to say, “Thank you for what you do and thank you for supporting Southern State,” to sponsorship-like engagements with the broader community, Patriot Palooza was a big success at building stronger connections within the community and promoting education and workforce development, all while having fun in the process, according to the release.

Southern State offers associate degree programs in the areas of business, computer technology, engineering, education, human and social services, health sciences, and law enforcement, as well as one-year certificate programs in accounting, aviation: general, airframe and powerplant, medical assistant technology, phlebotomy, practical nursing, and real estate.

Students can also enjoy bachelor’s degree completion opportunities through on-site partnership agreements, adult basic literacy courses, and workforce training programs.

Registration for next semester begins on Oct. 29. Those interested should start planning now, the release states.

For additional questions, or to learn more about Southern State, call 1-800-628-7722 or visit www.sscc.edu.