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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

N.C. State Board of Community Colleges Selects Executive Search Firm to Lead Presidential SearchThe North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges has unanimously approved Buffkin Baker as the executive search firm to lead the national search for the next President of the North Carolina Community College System.Read More

NC Career Coach Program Celebrates 10 Years, More Than 200,000 Students ServedThe North Carolina Community College System is marking a decade of impact through its NC Career Coach Program, a statewide initiative designed to bridge the gap between high school education and workforce success.Read More

OpEd: What It Takes to Build the Nation’s #1 WorkforceWhen North Carolina was named No. 1 in Site Selection Magazine’s Workforce Development Rankings, it was an honor—but it wasn’t a surprise.Read More

North Carolina Named No. 1 in Site Selection Magazine’s Annual Workforce Development RankingsNorth Carolina has been ranked No. 1 in Site Selection Magazine’s annual Workforce Development Rankings, reinforcing the state’s reputation as a top destination for business investment and talent-driven growth.Read More