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Determined to Succeed: Keighley’s Journey from HSE to HealthcareKeighley Fritze is a mother of two with another child on the way who has demonstrated remarkable determination in pursuing her education and career goals. After leaving high school in the 9th grade, Keighley enrolled in Davidson-Davie Community College’s College and Career Readiness (CCR) program with support from WIOA Title I NCWorks NextGen. She successfully completed her High School Equivalency (HSE) on April 29, 2025.Read More

Embracing a New Path: Ryan’s Journey from Adult High School to Practical NursingRyan Saad is a former high school student who left school during his 11th-grade year before enrolling in Davidson-Davie Community College’s College and Career Readiness (CCR) program to pursue his Adult High School Diploma. With the support of WIOA Title I NCWorks NextGen and Title II CCR, Ryan completed his diploma on April 19, 2024.Read More

A Statewide Mission, A Forty-Year Milestone: NC Community Colleges Foundation Commemorates 40th AnniversarySeptember 11, 2026 | Raleigh, NC: Today marks the fortieth anniversary of the North Carolina Community Colleges Foundation (Foundation). Founded in 1986, the Foundation is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the mission of the North Carolina Community College System. In 1987, the Foundation was recognized by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) public charity. For four decades, the Foundation has supported the NC Community College System in its mission to provide high-quality, accessible educational opportunities that minimize barriers to post-secondary education, maximize student success, and improve the lives and well-being of individuals.Read More

From ESL to RN: Kevin Lee’s Journey of Determination and SuccessFrom learning in a new language to earning his Associate in Nursing, Gisang “Kevin” Lee’s journey at Western Piedmont is a story of determination, sacrifice, and perseverance. With the support of CCR, ESL, and Allied Health, Kevin turned a lifelong dream into reality—proving that hard work, resilience, and a commitment to education can overcome even the toughest challenges.Read More

From Literacy Volunteer to Program CoordinatorCraven Literacy Council is pleased to announce that Eva Mitchell has joined the organization as its new Program Coordinator, following the retirement of longtime Program Coordinator Jim Chesson. This new chapter brings someone into the role who already knows firsthand what makes the work of Craven Literacy Council so meaningful.Read More

Beaufort CCC Named Number One in HiSET and Vocational ChallengeCongratulations to Beaufort CCC's Hyde Correctional Institution for being named the number one goal achiever in the Eastern Region in the NC Department of Adult Corrections HiSET and Vocational Challenge.Read More

Adjunct Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award – Cleveland Community CollegeJennifer Coffman, an Adjunct Instructor in the College and Career Readiness program at Cleveland Community College, received the Jean Harry Francis Adjunct Faculty Excellence in Teaching award in recognition of her student-centered approach to education.Read More

BCC Receives $10,000 Grant to Expand Adult Literacy ProgramsBeaufort County Community College (BCCC) has received a $10,000 grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) to expand adult literacy programs across its four-county rural service area. The award is part of a record-breaking single-day grant total of nearly $16 million distributed nationwide — surpassing the Foundation’s previous record of $13.2 million set in May 2025.Read More

Sandhills CC Holds Workforce Continuing Education Graduation CeremoniesSandhills Community College celebrated the achievements of its Workforce Continuing Education students on Tuesday, June 16 with ceremonies at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the Owens Auditorium at the Bradshaw Performing Arts Center.Read More