GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College’s Forest Management Technology program has received a significant boost from Canal Wood, the Southeast’s largest independent timber merchant, through both professional forestry services and an $11,000 donation to enhance student education opportunities. Strategic Forest Management Creates Learning Laboratory The partnership addresses a practical need while creating valuable educational resources.…… read more »
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Canal Wood Partners with Wayne Community College to Enhance Forestry Education
Wayne Community College Teams Up with UNCW to Address Teacher Shortage with Innovative Program
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Wayne Community College (WCC) is proud to announce its participation in a groundbreaking partnership with the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) aimed at addressing North Carolina’s critical teacher shortage. As one of six community colleges involved, WCC will help pilot the Secondary Teacher Education Partnership Initiative (STEP-IN) starting January 2026, offering…… read more »
Grab the Girls—W.I.S.E. Women’s Night Out Happens August 5
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Women in the community are invited to gather for the upcoming W.I.S.E. Women’s Meetup, taking place on Tuesday, August 5 at 5:30 PM. This inspiring event promises an evening filled with connection, encouragement, and meaningful conversation. Organized by W.I.S.E. (Women Inspired, Strengthened, and Empowered), the meetup is designed to bring women together…… read more »
NC Secretary of State Spotlights Rural Business Growth at Goldsboro Roundtable
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine F. Marshall will visit Goldsboro on Tuesday, June 24, for a special Small Business Roundtable aimed at empowering rural entrepreneurs and highlighting strong new business creation data in the region. The event will take place at Wayne Community College in the Walnut Building, Room 104, beginning…… read more »
Wayne County Achieves Milestone with State’s First K–12 Teacher Apprenticeship Graduation
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Wayne County has made history as the first in North Carolina to graduate a K–12 teacher apprentice through a pioneering partnership between Wayne Community College (WCC) and Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS). Angela Lamb’s graduation from the Educator Registered Apprenticeship Program marks a significant advancement in innovative teacher preparation and workforce development…… read more »
“Let’s Talk Health” — Community Healthcare Q&A Night at Wayne Community College
Goldsboro, N.C. – On, Thursday, June 26 at 5:30 p.m., Wayne Community College will host “Let’s Talk Health,” an engaging and informative event designed to make healthcare more accessible, understandable, and even enjoyable. Open to the public, the event promises a refreshing take on healthcare conversations — no jargon, no confusion, just real talk from…… read more »
New Partnership Opens Doors for WCC Criminal Justice Students at ECU
Goldsboro, N.C — Wayne Community College (WCC) students pursuing careers in criminal justice and forensic science now have a clearer path to a four-year degree, thanks to a new transfer agreement with East Carolina University (ECU). The partnership allows WCC graduates who earn an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in either Criminal Justice Technology or…… read more »
Wayne Community College Celebrates Allied Health Graduates in Spring Pinning Ceremony
Goldsboro, N.C. — Wayne Community College’s Workforce Continuing Education Services honored the newest class of Allied Health graduates during a heartfelt pinning ceremony this spring. The event recognized 84 students who successfully completed programs in Nurse Aide I, Phlebotomy, Pharmacy Technician, and Sterile Processing. Each graduate received a ceremonial pin and certificate, symbolizing their transition…… read more »
Wayne Community College Celebrates 107 Graduates from High School Equivalency and Adult High School Programs
Goldsboro, N.C. – A total of 107 students were celebrated this week as they turned their tassels and received diplomas during a graduation ceremony at Wayne Community College, marking the successful completion of the school’s Transitional Programs for College and Career (TPCC). The graduates—ranging in age and background—completed either the Adult High School (AHS) or…… read more »
Leadership in Transition: Daughtery Appointed to Wayne Community College Board
Goldsboro, N.C. – Wayne County Commissioner Joe Daughtery has been appointed to the Wayne Community College (WCC) Board of Trustees, continuing his long-standing service to the community in a new educational leadership role. Daughtery was officially sworn in during the Board’s regular May meeting, following his appointment by the Wayne County Board of Commissioners. He…… read more »
