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Nearly 4 in 10 NC High School Graduates Now Earning College Credit — And the Numbers Keep ClimbingNorth Carolina is seeing a record number of high schoolers graduate with college credits in hand. New data from the State Board of Community Colleges reveals that 38% of the 2024–2025 graduating class enrolled in at least one dual enrollment course—an increase of 4,617 students over the previous year.Read More

NC Community Colleges at Forefront of New $9.25 Million Siemens Foundation Careers Electric™ InitiativeThe North Carolina Community College System is taking a leading role in the launch of Careers Electric™, a groundbreaking national initiative by the Siemens Foundation to expand access to high-quality electrical training and create direct pathways into well-paying, in-demand careers. Read More

North Carolina Community College System Selected for National Credit for Prior Learning Policy InitiativeThe North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) has been selected to participate in a national, evidence-based community of practice focused on advancing public policy for Credit for Prior Learning (CPL). Read More

Registration Now Open for 2026 North Carolina Community College System ConferenceRegistration has opened for the 2026 NC Community College System Conference, a biennial event that brings together educators, administrators, and leaders from all 58 community colleges to shape the future of higher education in the state. Read More

Presidential Search Committee to meet virtually February 5The Presidential Search Committee will meet virtually February 5 at 10 a.m.Read More

State Board of Proprietary Schools to meet virtually February 6The State Board of Proprietary Schools will meet virtually on February 6 at 10 a.m.Read More

State Board of Community Colleges Advances Presidential Search, Strategic Priorities, and Student Success InitiativesThe State Board of Community Colleges met January 15-16 to advance key priorities for the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS), including the presidential search, discussion of new strategic goals, and investments in student success and workforce alignment. Read More