GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Over 500 fifth graders from Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) spent the day at Wayne Community College on Friday, Oct. 24, forming more ideas about what they want to be when they grow up. Inaugural Event Connects Students with Career Opportunities WCC and WCPS hosted their inaugural “Careers on Wheels” event on…… read more »
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Fifth Graders Explore Career Pathways at WCC through “Careers on Wheels” Event
Two WCC Students Present at NC Honors Conference
Fadah and Alviso-Bustos Share Service Learning Project on Reading Literacy GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Two Wayne Community College students recently represented their institution at the 2025 North Carolina Honors Association (NCHA) Conference at Queens University of Charlotte, marking a significant milestone for the college’s Honors Program. Abdulla Fadah and Alexis Alviso-Bustos, both pursuing Associate in Arts…… read more »
Wayne Community College Breaks Ground on Major Expansion Project
Pine Building Renovation to Support Growth in Allied Health and Nursing Programs GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Wayne Community College (WCC) celebrated a major milestone this week as it officially broke ground on its newest capital construction project — a significant renovation and expansion of the Pine Building that will enhance the College’s Allied Health and Nursing…… read more »
Wayne Community College to Host Veterans Day Ceremony with Retired Colonel as Speaker
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College will honor United States military veterans with a special ceremony on Monday, Nov. 10, featuring a decorated local Army veteran as the keynote speaker. The free public event will begin at 11 a.m. in Moffatt Auditorium, located inside the Wayne Learning Center, the main building on campus identifiable by…… 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 »
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 »
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 »
Wayne Community College Student Finds Career Path in Risk Management and Insurance
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Brianny Gillis discovered her professional calling in an industry often overlooked by prospective students: risk management and insurance. What began as curiosity about a broad field has evolved into a focused pursuit, with Wayne Community College’s specialized program serving as her foundation. Gillis enrolled in WCC’s Risk Management and Insurance program seeking…… read more »
