A year-long celebration for Eastern Gateway Community college's 10th anniversary kicked off in Youngstown. 

EGCC was the Valley's first community college and has since expanded their programs to serve Trumbull, Columbiana and Jefferson counties.

"Eastern Gateway Community College understands that community colleges are a hub of workforce development which is why it builds programs with clear career path tracks and works with employers to place graduates," said Arthur Daly, vice president of Eastern Gateway Community College. "Our campus is a significant contributor to the redevelopment of downtown Youngstown and revitalization of our region as a whole."

A carnival day was held on campus Thursday.