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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
10/21/2024
How Community Colleges Can Support Your Western North Carolina Small BusinessLearn how community colleges and the Small Business Center Network are helping small businesses recover after Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact.Read More
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