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McDowell Tech Holds Ribbon Cutting for New Workforce Education Center in Old Fort

Jan 30, 2025 06:12PM ● By WNC Business

The new Workforce Education Center in Old Fort, NC, is McDowell Tech's first presence in the town.

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Community Colleges Teach by Example in Times of Crisis

Jan 27, 2025 06:30PM ● By Dr. Laura B. Leatherwood, President at Blue Ridge Community College

Dr. Laura B. Leatherwood, President at Blue Ridge Community College, reflects on how the BRCC first responder instructors aided the community during Hurricane Helene.

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Haywood Community College Foundation Expands Haywood Strong Scholarship

Oct 14, 2024 11:27AM ● By WNC Business

The scholarship expands to support students in need following Helene.

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Land of Sky P20 Council Coordinates Training for WNC Educators on New Career Development Plan Requirements

Sep 23, 2024 06:31PM ● By WNC Business

Area educators worked to develop plans to implement Career Development Plans for 8th and 10th grade classrooms.

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Henderson County Education Foundation Announces 2025 Education Hall of Fame Nomination Period

Sep 18, 2024 10:54AM ● By WNC Business

The Education Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding individuals in Henderson County's education landscape.

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WCU Announces Professional Development Opportunities

Aug 11, 2024 03:57PM ● By WNC Business

Fall 2024 professional development opportunities at Western Carolina University can enhance skills and advance careers.

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HCC’s ‘Haywood Strong’ Scholarship Provides Lifeline for Former Mill Employees

Jul 20, 2024 10:19AM ● By Randee Brown

The Haywood Strong scholarship program addresses the need for former Canton mill workers to embark on new career paths.

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North Carolina Community College System Boosts Workforce Development with New Funding Model

Jul 18, 2024 02:04AM ● By Randee Brown

Propel NC is a new initiative working to prioritize funding for programs educating crucial workforce sectors experiencing labor shortages.

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Local Universities’ Role in Shaping Western North Carolina's Workforce Landscape

Jul 14, 2024 11:42AM ● By Randee Brown

WNC's four-year universities play a significant role as employers in the region as well as cultivating the area's rising workforce.

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Program Additions at Blue Ridge Community College to Boost Local Workforce

Jul 11, 2024 05:06PM ● By WNC Business

Blue Ridge Community College adds programming in an effort to provide educational opportunities to build the upcoming workforce.

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