System‑level AI work for NC Community Colleges

North Carolina’s community colleges are leading the nation in preparing learners for an AI-powered future. Through strategic collaborations among the North Carolina Community College System and our partners, colleges across the state are working together to responsibly integrate generative AI into teaching, learning, and workforce preparation. This systemwide effort engages faculty, academic leaders, and staff from nearly every college to build AI-ready skills—creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and adaptability—into every student experience. By pairing practical guidance with statewide collaboration, North Carolina is establishing a sustainable, scalable model for innovation that supports students, strengthens workforce pipelines, and positions the state as a national leader in the future of work.