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What We Offer
With 58 community colleges across the state and hundreds of program areas, there’s no limit to what you can learn as a student within the NC Community College System.
Explore Our ProgramsAchieve your career goals on your schedule, for less money, as a community college student.
Get a headstart on your college education, level up in your career, or train to re-enter the workforce. We offer high-quality educational opportunities for you to do what you love, earn a sustainable income, and continue to drive North Carolina’s success.
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Colleges
Nearly every North Carolina resident can drive to their nearest community college in 30 minutes or less.
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Programs
North Carolina community colleges can help you meet just about any career or educational goal.
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Combined Course Library
Search our internal library of curriculum and workforce continuing education courses.
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Virtual Learning Community (VLC)
Access online course content and support services for distance learning and eLearning.
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“My experience at Surry Community College couldn’t have been better. At graduation, I was very confident the classes provided me with the base to succeed in the industry.”
– Chris Habershaw
•Viticulture and Enology Technology Graduate
Surry Community College
“The hands-on learning and small classes were and still are incredibly beneficial. I feel like I learned how to be a professional within the industry.”
– Mary Dalcourt
•Equine Technology Graduate
Martin Community College
“Gaston College helped me overcome the fears and insecurities of being a ‘non-traditional’ working adult student, and the Medical Assisting program continues to heighten my passion to help persons with their medical needs.”
– Keisha Cook
•Medical Assisting Student
Gaston College
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Apprenticeships
Earn an income while you learn with ApprenticeshipNC, an initiative that provides on-the-job training and educational opportunities to jumpstart your career.
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Workforce Continuing Education
Get accelerated occupational training to enter the workforce in a new field or enhance your skill set in your current career.
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Adult Basic Education
Complete your high school degree, improve your understanding of core subjects, or learn English as a second language with programs designed for adult learners.
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Career and Technical Education
Get a jumpstart on your career with this dual enrollment pathway for high schoolers to take tuition-free college courses that prepare you to earn certificates, diplomas or workforce credentials.
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Career and College Promise
Earn tuition-free course credits as a high school student that can lead you to a four-year university or workforce credential through our Career & College Promise program.