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Access to Achievement: Pioneering Pathways to Success for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in North CarolinaMaria Mandis walks into the Dolphin’s Den at College of The Albemarle to meet with a new student to discuss their Person-Centered Plan – a comprehensive roadmap that aligns the student’s community college experience with their academic and career goals. Read More

9 Rural Companies Granted Funding for Customized Training; 300 New Jobs Created Across North CarolinaAs part of the North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA)’s approval of $1.85 million in grant funding to support job growth and infrastructure development projects in rural areas across the state, the North Carolina Community College System has announced that it will create and deliver customized workforce training programs for nine companies through its NCEdge program.Read More

2024 Excellence Awards Spotlight Leaders of the North Carolina Small Business Center NetworkThe North Carolina Community College System’s Small Business Center Network (SBCN) announced the winners of its 2024 Centers of Excellence Awards at the annual Professional Development Conference on November 21, 2024.Read More

North Carolina Community College System Launches Toolkit to Bridge Rural Healthcare GapsRural communities across North Carolina face a critical shortage of healthcare professionals, creating an urgent need for innovative solutions. Read More

North Carolina Community College System to Host Bidders’ Conference for 2025-2029 WIOA AEFLA Grant ApplicationsThe North Carolina Community College System will host a Bidders' Conference for the 2025-2029 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) grant application.Read More

John M. Belk Endowment Commits Another $1.2M, Raising Helene Recovery and Investment Support for NC Community Colleges to $3.2MThe John M. Belk Endowment (JMBE) has committed an additional $1.2 million in funding to support students, faculty, staff, and communities in their recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene's devastating impact, in partnership with the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS).Read More

North Carolina Celebrates 10th Annual National Apprenticeship Week with 40+ Events Across the State: An ApprenticeshipNC Recap of NAW 2024Registered Apprenticeship sponsors, employers, and community partners celebrated the 10th Annual National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) November 17-23, 2024, with 40+ events and over a dozen proclamations across North Carolina. This year’s theme – 10 Years of Engagement, Expansion, and Innovation – recognized the impact Registered Apprenticeship has had and continues to have on jobseekers, employers, and the communities they serve.Read More