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RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Wayne Community College to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week and announce the launch of the Southeastern Education and Economic Development (SEED) initiative.
Published: Monday, January 29th, 2024 @ 10:47 am
By: Governor's Office
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Major Business and Education Leaders Joined Governor Cooper at Central Piedmont Community College to Celebrate North Carolina’s Top Spot Ranking and World-Class Workforce
Published: Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 @ 3:29 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Recently, Golden LEAF President, Chief Executive Officer Scott T. Hamilton sat down with Dr. Jeff Cox, the President of the North Carolina Community College System, via Zoom and filmed an episode of Critical Conversations.
Published: Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 @ 8:30 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The State Board of N.C. Community Colleges is turning for a second time to William S. “Bill” Carver as interim president of the statewide community college system.
Published: Saturday, July 23rd, 2022 @ 8:54 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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A new, in-depth economic impact analysis found Beaufort County Community College has a $49.2 million annual impact on the regional economy - supporting more than 993 or one out of every 35 jobs across Beaufort, Hyde, Tyrrell, and Washington Counties.
Published: Thursday, April 7th, 2022 @ 3:24 pm
By: Attila Nemecz
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Visit to Central Piedmont Community College Kicks Off Series of Visits to Spotlight Program Over 11,000 Students Have Received Grants to Continue Their Education Totaling More Than $4.6 Million Thus Far
Published: Friday, March 4th, 2022 @ 7:36 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Beaufort County Community College will welcome Thomas A. Stith III, President of the North Carolina Community College System, as he visits its campus on November 5 from 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. to tour new facilities.
Published: Tuesday, November 23rd, 2021 @ 9:51 pm
By: Attila Nemecz
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The University of North Carolina System will name Peter Hans its new president, CJ has confirmed.
Published: Saturday, June 20th, 2020 @ 7:14 am
By: Carolina Journal
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K-12 schools in North Carolina are currently shut down due to the Coronavirus outbreak, but they are not the only educational institutions that are being rocked by the virus.
Published: Tuesday, March 31st, 2020 @ 6:07 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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The State Board of Community Colleges has issued new measures to increase flexibility for students and teachers as they adjust to the national COVID-19 outbreak.
Published: Saturday, March 21st, 2020 @ 7:09 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Community college classes are canceled or moving online through the end of the month as COVID-19 spreads in North Carolina.
Published: Friday, March 20th, 2020 @ 3:28 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College has food pantries on its campuses — for its teachers.
Published: Tuesday, March 10th, 2020 @ 8:13 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Today, Governor Cooper announced appointments to boards and commissions across the state.
Published: Friday, October 4th, 2019 @ 2:31 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Three North Carolina regions will receive technical assistance and coaching to boost key industries in their communities, Governor Roy Cooper announced.
Published: Thursday, June 20th, 2019 @ 9:34 am
By: Governor's Office
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced nominations to five boards and commissions.
Published: Friday, March 29th, 2019 @ 5:36 pm
By: Daniel Bunting
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State education leaders are promoting career paths that don't involve attending four-year universities
Published: Thursday, February 7th, 2019 @ 3:31 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Roy Cooper today signed Executive Order 79 to establish the North Carolina Complete Count Commission and named members to the Commission to help achieve the most accurate and complete count of North Carolina's residents in the upcoming decennial census in 2020
Published: Monday, October 22nd, 2018 @ 11:05 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Ahead of the release of his short session budget, Governor Roy Cooper today shared recommendations to create the NC Job Ready Fund to train and grow North Carolina's workforce to fill the jobs of today and tomorrow
Published: Thursday, May 3rd, 2018 @ 2:27 am
By: Governor's Office
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The N.C. Community College system is looking for a new president, and the hire may not be an easy one
Published: Monday, December 4th, 2017 @ 1:22 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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The North Carolina Community College System's new president, James C. "Jimmie" Williamson, says that his first 90 days in office will be filled with homework and field trips as he learns about interests and needs of the NCCCS
Published: Tuesday, July 26th, 2016 @ 10:38 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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A report commissioned by the University of North Carolina and the North Carolina Community College System on the potential impact of the North Carolina Guaranteed Admission Program contains inaccurate information that should be acknowledged during legislative discussions about any changes in NCGAP
Published: Wednesday, May 25th, 2016 @ 5:54 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Pat McCrory is visiting factories across the state to highlight North Carolina-made products as part of Manufacturing Day.
Published: Saturday, October 4th, 2014 @ 10:15 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory will make stops in Dunn, Greenville and Clemmons tomorrow to celebrate Manufacturing Day in North Carolina. The governor will highlight the rich heritage of manufacturing in our state, while also emphasizing its importance to the future. The governor will also make an economic d
Published: Saturday, October 4th, 2014 @ 12:50 am
By: Chris Downey
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Leaders from Beaufort County Community College are joining other statewide community college leaders in an effort to streamline worker training and development.
Published: Thursday, October 2nd, 2014 @ 8:04 pm
By: Judy Jennette
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Citing the need for educators and business leaders to work hand-in-hand to provide training that will equip workers with skills that are in-demand, Governor Pat McCrory launched the "1000 in 100" workforce development initiative today.
Published: Thursday, September 25th, 2014 @ 6:30 pm
By: Christopher Maye
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Governor Pat McCrory and Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker joined state officials today in announcing "NCWorks," a major initiative that will promote one consistent, cohesive strategy for workforce development across North Carolina.
Published: Wednesday, April 16th, 2014 @ 6:17 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory has proposed reinvesting $16.8 million in savings generated by community colleges into additional funding for the state's 58 community colleges to train workers in high-demand fields such as health sciences, engineering, construction, manufacturing, transportation.
Published: Wednesday, April 16th, 2014 @ 12:58 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Traditionally, college students, whether at the community college level or at four-year universities, have been expected to earn a prescribed number of credit hours by attending 16-week courses over multiple semesters. Students' post-graduation "competency" is indicated by the fact that they...
Published: Friday, December 27th, 2013 @ 10:28 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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"Today an employer at a minimum wants [graduates with] job-related skills or training, plus critical thinking and communication abilities," wrote Champion Mitchell, a member of the University of North Carolina system's Board of Governors, in a recent Pope Center featured. Mitchell, a former...
Published: Monday, December 16th, 2013 @ 3:59 pm
By: John William Pope Center
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