Wayne Community College and Smithfield Foods have been awarded a 2024 Workforce Development Pinnacle Award in the Apprenticeship Champion category by the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges.
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WCC, Smithfield Foods Receive Award from State Board of Community Colleges
Pfeiffer Joins Roundtable Discussion with National Cyber Director
Wayne Community College President Patty Pfeiffer recently participated in a roundtable discussion on the cyber workforce with National Cyber Director Harry Coker, Jr.… read more »
WCPS presents 2024 All-County Performing Arts Events
– In the coming few weeks, Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) will host two All-County performing arts events.
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Hinnant Receives Academic Excellence Award
Wayne Community College student Gracie Hinnant is the recipient of a 2024 North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) Academic Excellence Award.… read more »
UMO’s AgFest Draws Students From Across the State
MOUNT OLIVE — Nearly over 2,500 high school students, advisors, vendors, and volunteers from the North Carolina mountains to the coast, as well as some from South Carolina and Virginia
converged on the University of Mount Olive campus on Thursday for the ninth annual AgFrest.… read more »
Norwayne Students Take the Stage at WCC
Young thespians from Norwayne Middle School recently showcased their skills at Wayne Community College for a musical production of Seussical Jr.
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Northeast Elementary Hosting Blood Drive on Tuesday
PIKEVILLE — Northeast Elementary School is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. … read more »
Summer Pre-Apprenticeship Academy to be Held at WCC
Students who are interested in engineering, maintenance, and mechatronics are invited to apply for a career exploration opportunity this summer at Wayne Community College.
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Wayne County Public Schools to Receive STEM Grant
Wayne County Public Schools is among one of 20 North Carolina Public School Units (PSUs) that will benefit from nearly $1 million dollars in grants intended to expand and enrich Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education.… read more »
Board of Education, County Commissioners Hold Joint Meeting
The Wayne County Board of Education and Wayne County Commissioners held a joint meeting on Tuesday afternoon at the Maxwell Center to discuss Wayne County Public Schools Superintendant Dr. Marc Whichard’s proposed budget for the 2024-25 school year. … read more »
