A Wayne Community College class will hold a car wash this Saturday to raise funds to feed those in need this Thanksgiving. WCC Basic Law Enforcement Training Class 77 will wash cars for monetary donations from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 14 on the college’s campus at 3000 Wayne Memorial Drive in Goldsboro.…… read more »
Wayne Community College’s nursing graduates continue to give the college bragging rights. All 29 members of the college’s Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) class of 2020 passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) on their first attempt. The last class also had a 100 percent pass rate. The 2016-2018 classes had a trending passage average of…… read more »
The local college celebrates its students, faculty and staff that served in the United States Armed Forces. On a Veterans Day that looked a little different due to the pandemic, Wayne Community College took to its Facebook page where it shared the stories of veterans connected to the campus. WCC Facilities and Grounds Superintendent Chris…… read more »
It is National Apprenticeship Week. Wayne Community College is marking this week by celebrating the vital role apprenticeships play in creating a qualified and highly-skilled workforce. WCC’s Apprenticeship Coordinator Kristie Norton says there were only a few apprentice programs scattered across Wayne County prior to 2018. Now, WCC has over 35 registered apprentices representing various…… read more »
Four Wayne Community College students are ready to tackle Federal Aviation Administration Mechanic exams. The second-year Aviation Systems Technology students completed all requirements to be awarded Airframe Certificates. That credential authorizes them to sit for the FAA General and Airframe Mechanic written exams. The students are Stephen Gilbert of Wake Forest, Jeffrey Gollbach of Garner,…… read more »
Registration for spring 2021 college credit courses at Wayne Community College is beginning. New students can sign up for spring classes during “open registration,” 8 a.m.-7 p.m. on Nov. 9, Nov. 10, and Nov. 12, and 8 a.m.-noon on Nov. 13 on the college’s main campus in Goldsboro. Registration will continue Monday-Friday, Nov. 16-Dec. 15…… read more »
The deadline to apply for Foundation of Wayne Community College scholarships is fast approaching. Current and incoming students have through Nov. 13 to complete the online application for Foundation of Wayne Community College scholarships for the spring 2021 semester. To get details on Foundation scholarships and access the application, go to www.waynecc.edu/foundation/scholarships/. Contact the Foundation…… read more »
Wayne Community College’s Public Information Officer has earned two national writing awards. Tara Humphries was among nearly 300 professional communicators from throughout the United States who earned honors in the 2020 National Communications Contest sponsored by the National Federation of Press Women. More than 1,800 entries were submitted for the competition. Humphries was awarded third…… read more »
For the fourth year in a row, Wayne Community College is a National Council for Marketing & Public Relations Paragon Award winner. The college earned a Silver Award in the Advertising: Print Ad-Single Category for an ad for online courses that was placed on grocery store carts and a Bronze Award in the Advertising: –…… read more »
Wayne Community College has a new scholarship to help students take advantage of short-term training. The “GEER Scholarship” can be used for courses in 10 occupational pathways in the college’s Workforce Continuing Education Division. It provides up to $750 for course tuition, fees, books, supplies, credentialing tests, transportation, childcare, and other costs of attendance. “We…… read more »
