Event Features Job Fair, Skills Workshops, and Dress for Success Mobile Unit GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Wayne Community College is hosting a comprehensive Re-Entry Program event this Wednesday, October 29th, designed to help justice-impacted individuals successfully transition back into the workforce and community. Program Overview The Re-Entry Program, led by Renita Dawson, Vice President of Workforce…… read more »
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Wayne Community College Hosts Re-Entry Program Event to Support Justice-Impacted Individuals
Wayne County Libraries Announce October Programming for All Ages
Early Learning and Literary Events Scheduled Across Multiple Branches WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — Wayne County Public Library system has announced several community programs taking place on October 28, offering educational and recreational opportunities for residents of all ages. Early Explorers Program Supports Kindergarten Readiness The Goldsboro branch will host its Early Explorers program on Tuesday,…… read more »
Wayne Community College Opens State-of-the-Art Cybersecurity Lab to Train Next Generation of Digital Defenders
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College has launched a cutting-edge cybersecurity laboratory this fall, providing students with advanced training facilities designed to prepare them for careers protecting critical digital infrastructure. $150,000 Grant Powers New Training Facility The new lab was made possible through a nearly $150,000 grant awarded in 2024 by the Carolina Cyber Network,…… read more »
Wayne Community College Launches Five-Week Holiday Semester with Six Online Courses
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Wayne Community College is offering students an opportunity to earn college credits during the winter break through a condensed five-week holiday semester running from November 17 through December 29. The accelerated session will feature six fully online courses designed to help students advance their academic progress during the traditional holiday period. The…… read more »
SECU Foundation Awards Scholarships to Wayne Community College Students
Fourteen Students Receive Financial Support for Career Training and Degree Programs GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Fourteen Wayne Community College students have been awarded scholarships through the State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Foundation, providing critical financial support for their educational pursuits. Bridge to Career Program Supports Workforce Training Twelve students enrolled in short-term training through WCC’s Workforce…… read more »
Local Granges Partner to Bring Communication Signs to Wayne County Elementary Schools
Donation Promotes Inclusivity on Playgrounds for Non-Verbal Students WAYNE COUNTY N.C. — Two local community organizations have joined forces to ensure that all elementary school students in Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) can better communicate during recess, regardless of their verbal abilities. The Brogden Grange and Grantham Grange recently visited five elementary schools to donate…… read more »
Wayne Community College Aviation Students Earn Federal Airframe Certificates
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Eleven students in Wayne Community College’s Aviation Systems Technology program have reached a significant milestone in their journey to becoming certified aircraft mechanics, earning Airframe Certificates of Completion that qualify them to take Federal Aviation Administration exams. The certificates authorize the students to sit for the FAA general and airframe mechanic written…… read more »
Wayne Community College to Host Senior Night with STEM Focus
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Wayne Community College will open its doors to area high school seniors next month for an informational event designed to showcase academic pathways and career opportunities available at the institution. The college’s annual Senior Night is scheduled for Thursday, November 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Wayne Learning Center, the…… read more »
WCPS Names Interim Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Wayne County Public Schools has appointed Lisa Tart, the district’s Director of Teaching & Learning, as Interim Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction, Superintendent Marc Whichard announced this week. Tart will replace Dr. Carol Artis, who has resigned and is retiring from the position. The appointment took effect October 15. A veteran…… read more »
Wayne Community College Joins NC State’s Wolfpack Connect Guaranteed Admission Program
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Wayne Community College has announced its participation in North Carolina State University’s Wolfpack Connect partnership, offering students a guaranteed pathway to one of the state’s flagship universities. The program provides guaranteed admission to NC State for qualifying students at participating North Carolina Community College System institutions, including WCC. Students who complete an…… read more »
