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NC Community Colleges Shine in Statewide Celebration of ExcellenceNC Community College System, State Board, and Foundation host prestigious event honoring outstanding students, faculty, staff, and business partners Read More

Apprenticeship Blue Ridge: Setting the Standard for Registered Apprenticeship SuccessApprenticeship Blue Ridge, Blue Ridge Community College’s Registered Apprenticeship Program, is reimagining workforce development in Western North Carolina. Launched in 2019 as a solution to local manufacturing needs, Apprenticeship Blue Ridge began with the “Made in Henderson County” mechatronics engineering pathway. The program has rapidly grown to offer 15 additional pathways across 12 registered occupations... Apprenticeship Blue Ridge’s success is the direct result of strong community partnerships, the utilization of key administrative tools, and a commitment to the creation of lasting careers for its apprentices. Read More

State Board of Community Colleges to meet April 2 and April 4RALEIGH – The N.C. State Board of Community Colleges will have meetings as follows: Read More

North Carolina Community College System Named Top ‘Export Partner’ in 2025 Governor’s AwardsThe North Carolina Community College System, a statewide network of 58 public community colleges, has been named a 2025 Governor's Export Award winner. Read More

Community College Day Showcases Workforce Impact and InnovationHalifax Mall buzzed with energy Wednesday as legislators, students, and community members gathered for Community College Day, a showcase of North Carolina’s community colleges and their pivotal role in workforce development and economic growth.Read More

North Carolina’s Top Community College Students Honored with 2025 Academic Excellence AwardsThe North Carolina Community College System, State Board of Community Colleges, and the North Carolina Community Colleges Foundation announce the winners of the 2025 Academic Excellence Awards – the highest academic honor the System bestows on its students.Read More

Wake Tech Alumna and FOX5 DC Anchor, Jacqueline Matter, to Emcee the NC Community Colleges Awards Dinner and CelebrationJacqueline Matter, a Wake Tech Alumna, FOX5 DC Anchor, and Miss North Carolina International 2016, will serve as the emcee for the prestigious North Carolina Community Colleges Awards Dinner and Celebration on the evening of Thursday, April 3, 2025, at The Umstead Hotel in Cary, NC.Read More

Upskilling HTM Professionals to Meet Industry DemandsQ&A with John Loyack and Alyx Arnett of 24x7 MagazineRead More

2025 ApprenticeshipNC Conference Brings Together Registered Apprenticeship Leaders from Across North CarolinaOver 250 Registered Apprenticeship stakeholders from across North Carolina gathered for the 2025 ApprenticeshipNC Conference March 10-11 at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club in Durham. Attendees included program sponsors, employers, educators, government representatives, and community partners. The two-day conference offered a platform to connect, share best practices and success stories, and explore strategies to expand North Carolina’s labor market through Registered Apprenticeship and Pre-Apprenticeship Programs.Read More