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NCEdge Customized Training: Driving Business Growth and Building a World-Class Workforce in North CarolinaIn today’s competitive economy, a skilled workforce is the most valuable asset a company can have. Upskilling employees is no longer optional—it’s essential for survival and long-term growth.Read More

State’s Apprenticeship Program Achieves Record Growth, Faces Uncertain Funding FutureThe State Board of the North Carolina Community College System approved the 2024–2025 ApprenticeshipNC Annual Report at the September 19 board meeting, underscoring the program’s role as the state’s primary engine for workforce development. Read More

State Board of Community Colleges to meet October 16-17The N.C. State Board of Community Colleges will meet October 16-17, 2025 in Raleigh. Meetings are open to the public and will be live streamed.Read More

NC Career Coach Program Sees 57% Growth, Connecting More Than 31,000 Students to Career PathwaysA record 31,583 high school students across North Carolina received direct career guidance from community college–employed Career Coaches last year—a 57% increase that underscores the growing reach of the state’s Career Coach Program.Read More

At 2025 Summit, State Board of Community Colleges Charts Transformative Path for Workforce Development, Student SuccessThe North Carolina Community College System hosted the 2025 State Board Summit, Transformation for Student Success, September 17–18 in Raleigh. The two-day event brought together legislative leaders, business and economic development experts, and education pioneers to strategize the future of higher education and workforce development in North Carolina. Read More

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses to Offer Free Small Business Education Program to North Carolina EntrepreneursFor 15 years, the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program has helped entrepreneurs nationwide grow their businesses by offering a free, practical business training program, access to capital, and personalized support services.Read More

NCLifeSci and NC Community Colleges announce 2025 Samuel M. Taylor Memorial Life Sciences Scholarship recipientsThe NC Life Sciences Organization (NCLifeSci), the NC Community College System, and the NC Community Colleges Foundation (Foundation) today announced the Samuel M. Taylor Memorial Life Sciences Scholarship Recipients for 2025-2026.Read More

NC Community Colleges, NC State Launch ‘Wolfpack Connect’ Guaranteed Admissions PathwayThe North Carolina Community College System has partnered with NC State University on a new initiative, Wolfpack Connect, that offers guaranteed admission to NC State for eligible community college students across the state.  Read More

State Board of Proprietary Schools’ Subcommittee on State Board Code to meet virtually September 22The State Board of Proprietary Schools' Subcommittee on State Board Code will meet virtually on September 22 at 2 p.m.Read More