Solar Company Teams with Betabox Learning to Address Growing Workforce Shortage in the Carolinas WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — Cypress Creek Renewables, a leading renewable energy developer, announced Tuesday the expansion of its educational partnership with Betabox Learning for the 2025-26 school year, extending STEM programming to more than 2,100 additional students across 8 to 10…… read more »
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Cypress Creek Renewables Expands Educational Partnership to Reach Over 2,100 Additional Students
Wayne Community College Foundation Launches Fall Arts and Humanities Lecture Series
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – The Foundation of Wayne Community College will present its biannual Arts and Humanities series this fall, featuring five diverse programs designed to engage the local community in educational and cultural experiences. All events will take place at 5:30 p.m. in Moffatt Auditorium, located in the Wayne Learning Center on the college’s main…… read more »
Wayne Community College Instructor Addresses Language Equity at International Conference in England
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – A Wayne Community College Spanish instructor recently brought her research on language education equity to an international stage, presenting at a prestigious conference in Manchester, England. Hakima Harris, who teaches Spanish at WCC, delivered a presentation at the inaugural International Conference on Globalization in Languages, Education, Culture, and Communication. The conference drew…… read more »
Wayne Community College Opens State-of-the-Art Industrial Technology Center
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College officially opened its new Center for Industrial Technology and Engineering (CITE) on Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by more than 100 community leaders, donors, employees, and students. The 42,000-square-foot facility, now the second-largest building on WCC’s campus, represents a significant investment in technical education and workforce development for…… read more »
North Carolina Launches Skills for the Future Initiative to Transform Student Assessment
Four School Districts Pioneer National Effort to Measure “Durable Skills” in Classrooms RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina has officially launched its Skills for the Future project this month, positioning four school districts at the forefront of a groundbreaking national initiative to integrate and assess durable skills in K-12 education. The program brings together educators, district…… read more »
Wayne County School Board Committees Schedule September Meetings
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Wayne County Board of Education has announced meeting dates for four of its standing committees, with sessions scheduled to take place next week at the district’s central offices. The committee meetings will be held in the boardroom of Wayne County Public Schools Central Services, located at 2001 E. Royall Avenue in…… read more »
CSS Returns to Serve Students with Expanded Programming and New Team Member
Wayne County educational support organization kicks off new school year with volunteer opportunities across nine local schools WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — As the new school year begins, Communities Supporting Schools (CSS) is once again mobilizing volunteers and staff to provide critical educational support services to students across Wayne County. The organization operates comprehensive programs at…… read more »
Wayne Community College Expands AI Degree Program to Nash Community College Through New Partnership
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College has signed its fourth Instructional Service Agreement to expand access to its groundbreaking artificial intelligence curriculum, announcing a new partnership that will allow Nash Community College students to earn an Associate in Applied Science – Artificial Intelligence Engineer degree. Under the agreement, Nash Community College students will be able…… read more »
Nissan Donates Three Vehicles to Wayne Community College Automotive Program
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Nissan Motor Corporation has made a significant contribution to automotive education in North Carolina by donating three late-model vehicles to Wayne Community College’s Automotive Systems Technology program. The donation includes a 2022 Nissan Pathfinder, 2022 Infiniti QX60, and 2023 Nissan Ariya SUV—marking the first fully electric vehicle donated to the college. These…… read more »
Wayne County Public Schools Shows Dramatic Academic Improvement, Jumps 29 Rankings in Two Years
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) announced significant academic performance gains for the second consecutive year this week, with district leaders celebrating what they call a remarkable transformation. District Climbs from 91st to 62nd in State Rankings Since Dr. Marc A. Whichard assumed the superintendent role in summer 2023, the district has experienced…… read more »
