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State Budget Delivers Historic Investment in North Carolina Community College SystemThe North Carolina Community College System will see one of its largest funding increases in recent years under the state budget passed by the North Carolina General Assembly and signed into law by Governor Josh Stein, with new money aimed squarely at the workforce development that fuels the state's economy.Read More

Presidential Search Committee to meet July 7The Presidential Search Committee will meet Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 8:15 a.m.Read More

Statewide agreement links NC community colleges to App State health sciences programAppalachian State University has partnered with the North Carolina Community College System on a new statewide articulation agreement for health-related Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degrees. Read More

Presidential Search Committee to meet June 30The Presidential Search Committee will meet Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 3 p.m.Read More

Two North Carolina Community Colleges Named Finalists for National Aspen PrizeNorth Carolina is the only state in the nation with two community colleges among the top 10 finalists for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. The Aspen Institute announced that Forsyth Technical Community College and Stanly Community College have both advanced to the final round — the first time the state’s community colleges have placed multiple institutions among the national top 10.Read More

North Carolina Places Second in the Nation at the SkillsUSA National ChampionshipsPostsecondary students from the North Carolina community colleges delivered a historic performance at the 61st annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference held in Atlanta from June 1–5.Read More

Meet the Coaches Behind North Carolina’s First Statewide Startup AcceleratorNew businesses drive North Carolina's economy by creating jobs, strengthening local communities, and contributing to the state's long-term economic health. Through the North Carolina Community College System's Small Business Center Network (SBCN), entrepreneurs can access the resources, counseling, and training needed to move their ideas into reality. Read More

Presidential Search Committee to meet June 22-23The Presidential Search Committee will meet Monday, June 22 at 8:30 a.m. and Tuesday, June 23 at 8:15 a.m.Read More

Careers Electric™ Launches National Coalition to Expand Workforce Training for the Electrical Careers of Today and TomorrowFollowing the recent selection of ten state community colleges for the $2.5 million Careers Electric™ Training Network, the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) is proud to amplify the launch of the newly formed, national Careers Electric™ coalition. Read More