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New Federal Law Expands Access to Short-Term Job Training for North CaroliniansA new federal law expands Pell Grants to cover short-term job training programs, helping more North Carolinians access fast, affordable paths to in-demand careers starting in July 2026.Read More

North Carolina Community College System Empowers Workforce as State Reclaims #1 for Business RankingNorth Carolina has reclaimed its spot as CNBC’s #1 state for business, with the North Carolina Community College System recognized as a key driver behind the ranking. Read More

North Carolina Community College System Celebrates Innovation Award for Wilkes’ Ashe Campus and GE Aerospace PartnershipAward-winning aerospace collaboration demonstrates state's commitment to investing in a future-ready workforceRead More

N.C. Community College System to Provide NCEdge Customized Training for JetZero’s $4.7 Billion Manufacturing SiteToday, JetZero has announced a $4.7 billion investment for a production facility at the Piedmont Triad International Airport (PTI) in Greensboro, N.C., with plans to create over 14,500 jobs – the largest jobs announcement in state history.Read More

Elevating Instruction Across North Carolina Community Colleges: 37 Faculty Graduate from Master Instructor ProgramNow in its second year, the North Carolina Community College Master Instructor (NC3MI) Program is continuing to raise the standard for faculty excellence across the state. Read More

Carolina Small Business Development Fund Honors NCCCS Small Business Center Network with 2025 Torchbearer of the Year AwardThe Carolina Small Business Development Fund (CSBDF) announced the Small Business Center Network (SBCN) as the recipient of the prestigious 2025 Torchbearer of the Year Award.Read More

NC Community College System Announces New Hires and Promotions Strengthening Statewide LeadershipSeveral key hires and promotions are enhancing statewide leadership across the North Carolina Community College System, reinforcing its ongoing focus on workforce development, credit mobility, and student success. Read More

State Board of Community Colleges’ Personnel Committee to meet virtually June 13The State Board Personnel Committee will be meeting virtually on June 13 at 8 a.m.Read More