Posts tagged: Apprenticeships

ApprenticeshipNC • 11/01/2024
NC Community College System’s Shelby McClain Named 2024 Trailblazer by Business North CarolinaShelby McClain, an apprenticeship consultant with the North Carolina Community College System, has been named a 2024 Trailblazer by Business North Carolina magazine. McClain, who serves an eight-county region, was recognized for her leadership in establishing nearly 100 apprenticeship programs and fostering skilled workforce development throughout the state.Read More
ApprenticeshipNC • 10/30/2024
Shining a Light on Registered Apprenticeship in the Skilled Trades: The 2024 N.C. State Fair Apprentice ContestsApprenticeshipNC (ANC), the State Apprenticeship Agency housed under the North Carolina Community College System, hosted the 2024 N.C. State Fair Apprentice Contests October 21, 23-25, 2024. The contests, which highlight the impact that Registered Apprenticeship has on workforce and economic development in the skilled trades, brought together employers, Registered Apprentices, and supporters from across the state.Read More
System Office • 10/28/2024
North Carolina Community Colleges allocates $55 million to boost healthcare talent pipelineAll 58 community colleges across North Carolina have been awarded grant funding as part of a $55 million initiative aimed at strengthening the state's healthcare workforce pipeline. Read More
System Office • 10/24/2024
Western North Carolina Takes Center Stage at State Board of Community Colleges MeetingThe State Board of Community Colleges convened last week with a sharp focus on recovery efforts in Western North Carolina, where Hurricane Helene left a lasting impact on several community colleges and the communities they serve.Read More
System Office • 10/22/2024
NC Community Colleges Host Swiss Delegation to Strengthen Global Educational PartnershipsA delegation of Swiss higher education leaders visited North Carolina earlier this month as part of a U.S. study tour focused on exploring innovative educational practices, strengthening Swiss-American partnerships, and fostering collaboration between academia and industry. Read More
System Office • 10/18/2024
Cox: Community Colleges Will Power Western NC’s RecoveryAs the fury and devastation of Hurricane Helene became clear, thousands of North Carolinians rushed into action to save lives and serve their communities. First responders, healthcare providers, and line workers – many of whom are community college graduates – were among the first to jump into harm’s way to protect their neighbors. Read More
Student Success Center • 10/17/2024
At NC Community College System Conference, Career Pipelines and Partnerships Take Center StageThe North Carolina Community College System Conference brought together educators, administrators, and workforce leaders to discuss innovative strategies for advancing education and economic development across the state.Read More
ApprenticeshipNC • 10/14/2024
Laying the Foundation for a Lasting Career: An ApprenticeshipNC Spotlight on the North Carolina Masonry Contractors Association2024 is a momentous year for the North Carolina Masonry Contractors Association (NCMCA). Not only is the association celebrating its 50th anniversary, which is a monumental achievement in and of itself, but it is also celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Annual N.C. State Fair Masonry Apprentice Contest. The NCMCA’s mission is to serve the masonry contractors of the Carolinas and promote masonry as the building material of choice and as a successful career path. Registered Apprenticeship plays a vital role in the association’s mission and in its continued prosperity. Read More
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