Posts tagged: Apprenticeshipnc

North Carolina Community Colleges Lead the Charge for Adult Learners at Inaugural ConferenceIn November, the NC Community College System hosted the inaugural Adult Learning Conference to bring together community college leaders, educators, workforce development partners, and thought leaders to explore strategies for improving outcomes and experiences for adult learners. Read More

Apprenticeship Randolph: A Story of Apprenticeship ExcellenceIn 2016, local employers in Randolph County, North Carolina, recognized a growing problem: their workforce was declining. To address this, they united with local educational institutions to create Apprenticeship Randolph (AR), a consortium-based Registered Apprenticeship Program designed to meet the growing demand for skilled workers while offering young adults an educational path toward career success. Since its creation, the program has graduated 41 Registered Apprentices and has become nationally recognized as a model of Registered Apprenticeship excellence.Read More

State Board of Community Colleges to meet January 16-17The N.C. State Board of Community Colleges will have meetings as follows.Read More

Access to Achievement: Pioneering Pathways to Success for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in North CarolinaMaria Mandis walks into the Dolphin’s Den at College of The Albemarle to meet with a new student to discuss their Person-Centered Plan – a comprehensive roadmap that aligns the student’s community college experience with their academic and career goals. Read More

9 Rural Companies Granted Funding for Customized Training; 300 New Jobs Created Across North CarolinaAs part of the North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA)’s approval of $1.85 million in grant funding to support job growth and infrastructure development projects in rural areas across the state, the North Carolina Community College System has announced that it will create and deliver customized workforce training programs for nine companies through its NCEdge program.Read More

2024 Excellence Awards Spotlight Leaders of the North Carolina Small Business Center NetworkThe North Carolina Community College System’s Small Business Center Network (SBCN) announced the winners of its 2024 Centers of Excellence Awards at the annual Professional Development Conference on November 21, 2024.Read More