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NC College Connect Opens a Direct Path to Higher Education for North Carolina High School SeniorsMore than 105,000 North Carolina public high school seniors will receive direct admission to their local community college this fall through NC College Connect, an initiative designed to make the path from high school to higher education simpler and more accessible. Read More

State Board of Community Colleges to meet September 17-18The State Board of Community Colleges will meet September 17-18, 2026.Read More

Building Opportunity Through EntrepreneurshipHow the SBCN Startup Showdown, Powered by Wells Fargo, Showcases What Makes North Carolina Different Read More

State Board of Community Colleges Executive Committee to meet September 2The State Board of Community Colleges Executive Committee will meet Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.Read More

Finance Committee to meet virtually September 10The State Board of Community Colleges Finance Committee will meet virtually September 10, 2026 at 9 a.m.Read More

North Carolina’s Community Colleges Primed for Transformation Under New LeadershipA statewide effort to modernize college funding, technology, and workforce training continues as Monty Sullivan begins as acting president Read More

Public Voting Opens Sept. 1 for the North Carolina Small Business Center Network’s Inaugural ‘Startup Showdown’After months of intensive business training, mentorship and pitch coaching, 17 of North Carolina's most promising entrepreneurs are preparing to showcase their ventures through the inaugural Small Business Center Network (SBCN) Startup Showdown, the first statewide entrepreneurship accelerator launched by the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS).Read More

NCWorks Commission Approves 43 North Carolina Community College Programs for Groundbreaking Workforce Pell FundingIn a major step forward for workforce development and student access, the NCWorks Commission officially approved 43 North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) programs for the first round of federal Workforce Pell Grants during its quarterly business session today.Read More