WGU North Carolina, an affiliate of the accredited online Western Governors University, has announced that Michael Merzke has been hired as a Strategic Partnerships Manager, Military Outreach. In this newly created role, Merzke will develop and strengthen relationships with all branches of the armed forces and military-related organizations throughout North and South Carolina. Merzke retired…… read more »
May 1st has long been known as “Decision Day” in the world of traditional higher education. It is a national day of celebration for students who have decided on their college or university of choice. For many colleges and universities, it signals the deadline for students to pay enrollment deposits and commit to fall enrollment.…… read more »
As we come out on the other side of the pandemic, and as the labor market remains extremely tight, Wayne Community College is partnering with community allies and stakeholders to find new ways to help meet the workforce needs of local industries. WCC doesn’t want to start down this road though without first knowing the local needs…… read more »
Wayne Community College has received eight General Motors diesel trucks for use in its automotive technology program. The 3.0-liter diesel 2019 GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado pickup trucks were donated to WCC by General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales for use in the GM-ASEP (Automotive Service Education Program). Each of the trucks, all light-duty pre-production…… read more »
This year, eight Wayne County Public Schools’ teachers have earned a National Board Certification for the first time or renewed their National Board Certification. National Board Certification is granted by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. It is the most accepted symbol of teaching excellence in the United States. Individuals seeking National Board Certification…… read more »
Wayne County Public Schools will hold a Virtual Job Fair May 12-14 for prospective employees. On Tuesday, April 20, the school district launched an online registration form which will allow interested candidates to register for a ten minute one-on-one session with a WCPS recruiter in the area of their interest. The form is available on…… read more »
The University of Mount Olive in collaboration with Randolph Community College will offer students from Randolph County and the surrounding region the opportunity to complete a bachelor of science degree in multiple agricultural disciplines. Through the agreement, UMO will deliver junior and senior level courses in a hybrid format on the RCC campus. Additionally, students…… read more »
For the past several years, the University of Mount Olive has hosted over 700 third graders from Wayne and Duplin Counties for the annual STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) on the Green. However, because of COVID-19, this year’s event is being converted into a STEM on the “Screen” virtual event. Speaking to the importance…… read more »
Bill Simons, the Military Business Center coordinator at Wayne Community College, was selected to preside over recent statewide training for military contractors. Simons hosted sessions of a virtual Defense Contractor Academy that was offed by the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC). The academy provided intermediate-level instruction to existing small business defense contractors to give…… read more »
Registration for summer 2021 college credit courses at Wayne Community College is now open. New students, including both those who are beginning their college careers and those who want to take just one or two classes, can sign up during regular office hours now through April 30 and on May 5, and 8 a.m.-7 p.m.…… read more »
