GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Wayne Community College will host a comprehensive Reentry Employment and Training Summit on October 29, offering justice-involved individuals a pathway back into the workforce through skills training, employer connections, and professional development resources. The event, organized by the Wayne County Reentry Council with WCC serving as the intermediary agency, aims to bridge…… read more »
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Wayne County Reentry Council to Host Employment Summit for Justice-Involved Individuals
Air Force Veteran Pursues Lifelong Passion through WCC’s Agriculture Programs
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – For Devante Mason, agriculture isn’t just a career path—it’s a return to his roots. The Air Force veteran, who grew up on his grandfather’s 100-acre farm in South Carolina, is now channeling his lifelong passion into formal education at Wayne Community College, where he’s pursuing dual degrees in Sustainable Agriculture and Agribusiness…… read more »
Wayne Community College to Host Leadership Author Tim Whitman
Free public event features S.H.A.R.P. Leadership Framework presentation GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Wayne Community College will welcome Tim Whitman, founder of Pro 27 Leadership and author of Welcome to Purpose, for a special leadership event later this month. The “Lead with a Purpose” presentation will take place Thursday, October 23, at 7 p.m. in Moffatt Auditorium,…… read more »
Charles B. Aycock High School Wins 36th Annual Wayne County Fair Math Competition
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Charles B. Aycock High School claimed top honors at the 36th annual Wayne County Fair High School Math Competition, sponsored by Wayne Community College’s Mathematics Department. Students Josslyn Snyder and Cooper Martin from Charles B. Aycock emerged as overall champions after winning Division I and defeating the Division II winners in the…… read more »
Wayne Community College Becomes Authorized Haas Certification Center
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Wayne Community College has been designated as an authorized Haas certification center following the successful completion of operator certification training by Computer-Integrated Machining instructors Bailee Gilbert and David Meek. The designation enables WCC to administer certification exams for the Haas CNC Certification Program, which allows manufacturing professionals to earn credentials recognizing their…… read more »
WCC Practical Nursing Class Achieves 100% Pass Rate for Third Consecutive Year
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College’s Practical Nursing graduating class of 2025 has achieved a 100% first-attempt pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN), marking the third consecutive year the program has maintained a perfect record. The achievement represents a significant milestone for the college’s nursing program, with all graduates…… read more »
Wayne Community College to Host Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a community-wide event featuring cultural performances, educational displays, and local organization participation on Wednesday, October 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The free public event will take place in the Dr. G. Herman Porter Atrium inside the Wayne Learning Center, the college’s…… read more »
WCC Graduate Returns to Campus as Admissions Specialist
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – In a story that exemplifies the full-circle nature of educational success, Ligia Ovalle Garcia has returned to Wayne Community College just one month after graduation, but this time as an employee rather than a student. Ovalle graduated in May 2025 with an Associate in Applied Science degree in Office Management and began…… read more »
Gene Haas Foundation Awards $19,500 Grant to Wayne Community College Machining Program
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Wayne Community College’s Computer-Integrated Machining program has received a substantial boost with a $19,500 donation from the Gene Haas Foundation, providing critical support for students pursuing careers in manufacturing technology. The donation will be strategically divided to maximize its impact on both students and faculty. The bulk of the funds—$18,000—will go directly…… read more »
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 »
