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Access to Achievement expands statewide, serves 800+ with IDD; State Board greenlights report and moreThe State Board of Community Colleges has approved a new legislative report showing that Access to Achievement—a first-of-its-kind initiative for North Carolinians with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)—is already reaching more than 800 students across 15 colleges since its spring 2024 launch. Read More

North Carolina Community College System Launches Toolkit to Strengthen Rural Advanced Manufacturing WorkforceWith advanced manufacturing driving economic growth across North Carolina, building a sustainable pipeline of skilled talent is more important than ever—especially in rural communities where new and expanding operations can transform local economies.Read More

NC Community Colleges Ready to Power Workforce for Prolec GE’s $140M Expansion in GoldsboroThe North Carolina Community College System supports the expansion of Prolec GE Waukesha in Wayne County, a transformative $140 million investment that will bring 330 new jobs to the region and strengthen the state’s manufacturing sector. Read More

Seven community college leaders recognized in 2025 Business NC ‘Power List’Business North Carolina has released its 2025 Power List, recognizing seven leaders from the North Carolina Community College System as some of the state’s most influential individuals. Read More

North Carolina Community College System to Host Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses to Support Entrepreneurs Across North CarolinaThe North Carolina Community College System is partnering with Goldman Sachs to launch 10,000 Small Businesses across the state, as part of Goldman Sachs’ $100 million national Investment in Rural Communities.Read More

Shaping the Future of Online Learning: Join Us at the 2025 Online Learning Innovations SummitCommunity college faculty and staff from across North Carolina—get ready for one of the most energizing events of the year for digital education! Read More

State Board of Community Colleges Advances Short-Term Workforce Grants, Student Support ServicesThe State Board of Community Colleges approved a series of workforce and student success initiatives during its April meeting, including expanded grant funding for short-term job training, new supports for students with disabilities, and a new health sciences degree to address regional labor shortages. Read More