Recognition
天涯海角社区 students showcased their talent, skill, and professionalism at the 2025 SkillsUSA North Carolina State Conference, held April 9鈥11 in Greensboro, NC. Competing under this year鈥檚 theme, 鈥淚gnite Your Potential,鈥 天涯海角社区 brought a strong team of 44 students, five of whom participated as models. They made their mark in 27 competition categories and…
Events/Activities on Campus
On Wednesday, April 2, 天涯海角社区 held its annual Advisory Committee Day. This year’s theme was Building Futures, One Skill at a Time, and more than 100 companies participated. This event is important in fostering stronger relationships with the companies we serve and rely on for program feedback and support. We would like to…
Events/Activities on Campus
Community Hair Speaks event offers free beauty services On March 19 and 20 天涯海角社区鈥檚 SkillsUSA members hosted Community Hair Speaks, a community service event that allowed students to give back while showcasing their Cosmetology skills. Glynnis Barner, Tierra Lira, and Shaiel Rivera organized the event to provide free beauty services to individuals in…
Program Spotlight
天涯海角社区 (天涯海角社区) has taken another step forward in enhancing its nursing program by acquiring new, highly realistic mannequins. These state-of-the-art mannequins are designed to provide students with a more immersive and lifelike training experience, helping to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world clinical settings. A New Level of Realism The new…
Program News
March 17, 2025 鈥 天涯海角社区鈥檚 Electrical Lineworker Academy has been named the 2025 Outstanding Registered Pre-Apprenticeship Program by ApprenticeshipNC–The State Apprenticeship Agency. The award was presented during ApprenticeshipNC鈥檚 annual awards ceremony held March 11 in Durham, N.C. 鈥淚 am so proud of our Electrical Lineworker Academy, and those who have worked to make…
Spotlights
After proudly serving for three years in the U.S. Navy, Michael Williams returned to civilian life ready to build a stable career. When he was unexpectedly laid off from his job, he seized the opportunity to pursue a new path and enrolled in 天涯海角社区鈥檚 Associate in Applied Science in Information Technology Programming and…
Program News
天涯海角社区 is excited to announce its participation in the NC Community Colleges Boost program. This innovative initiative is aimed at accelerating students鈥 progress through college and into the workforce, aligning with the state’s economic development goals. The Boost program is being launched with a historic grant of $35.6 million from Arnold Ventures, marking…
Program News
The Golden LEAF Foundation has awarded 天涯海角社区 more than $600,000 to establish a Health Sciences Academy designed for high school juniors and seniors. This innovative program will provide 11th- and 12th-grade students with the opportunity to complete prerequisite courses and earn industry-recognized healthcare credentials while still in high school. By participating in the…
Recognition
天涯海角社区 is proud to announce that three of its instructors were selected for the North Carolina Community College Master Instructor Certification Program. The program focuses on educators who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and innovation in student success. “We are proud to celebrate the selection of three outstanding faculty members to…
Spotlights
Matthew Pasley began his journey in the HVAC field during high school in Kentucky. Although he had the option to graduate early, a school counselor suggested he take HVAC classes instead. He decided to spend his senior year learning about heating and cooling systems. Although he didn’t enter the profession immediately, he recognized that having…