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Richard Thor’s life journey isn’t unlike many who have graduated from SUNY Jamestown Community College over the school’s 75 years. JCC might not have been in the original plans, or thought to be the best path forward, but ends up being a considerable launching pad to career success. 

Thor came back to his hometown of Jamestown in 1973 after serving in the Navy for four years. He was married and working the third shift at a grocery warehouse, 7 p.m. until 3 in the morning. 

OLEAN, N.Y. — Paul Jewett pulled out two manilla folders that had been securely tucked away in a dresser drawer in his room at the Eden Heights assisted living community. 

He hadn’t rummaged through the contents of those folders much over the years. But they’ve been in the back of his mind, and they mean a lot to him. 

One contains his college transcript, in perfect condition, protected by a plastic covering. The other is filled with original papers he wrote on typewriter while taking classes at SUNY Jamestown Community College in the 1980s. 

SUNY Jamestown Community College’s annual Golf Classic returns to the Holiday Valley Double Black Diamond Course in Ellicottville on Wednesday, June 18. 

This year’s tournament marks the 33rd annual event that raises funds for the JCC alumni associations.  

A recently released economic impact study shows SUNY Jamestown Community College substantial contributions to the regional economy, student success, and societal well-being. 

The independent study highlights how JCC enhanced the college’s service area in New York and Pennsylvania during the 2022–23 fiscal year by supporting local industries, students, taxpayers, and society overall. 

For Kipp Reynolds, the decision to enroll in the Building Automation Systems program at SUNY Jamestown Community College was more than just an educational choice — it was a life-changing pivot toward career stability and growth.

With a longstanding interest in the trades, the BAS program at JCC immediately stood out as a pathway to achieve that goal.

"I was in a career that was starting to be affected by AI, and wanted to pursue a career that provided more stability and longevity," Reynolds shared. "Plus, I had always been interested in the trades."