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Building Resilient Communities: The Crucial Role of Community Colleges in Disaster Recovery

Apr 23, 2025 08:53AM ● By Dr. Laura B. Leatherwood

Dr. Laura B. Leatherwood reflects on Blue Ridge Community College's recent experiences during Hurricane Helene and the various wildfires to discuss the importance of community college education during and prior to disaster recovery.

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McDowell Tech to Launch New Student Success Program through NC Community College’s Boost Initiative

Apr 09, 2025 04:52PM ● By WNC Business

College-to-career program will support McDowell Tech students in completing degrees faster and entering high-demand fields.

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Ribbon Cutting for New Automated Greenhouse at Blue Ridge Community College

Apr 07, 2025 03:46PM ● By WNC Business

The greenhouse will serve as a resource for enhancing the regional workforce and supporting economic growth in agriculture and related industries.

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NCCER and Lowe’s Partner with Blue Ridge Community College for Post-Hurricane Construction Workforce Training

Mar 31, 2025 02:21PM ● By WNC Business

Innovative skilled trades program brings training and jobs to communities impacted by natural disasters.

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Blue Ridge Community College Expands Fire and Rescue Training Center

Mar 30, 2025 07:16PM ● By WNC Business

The new structure consists of 11 stacked Conex containers, otherwise known as shipping containers, and is specifically designed to simulate a variety of fire and rescue operations.

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Master Crisis Communication with Western Carolina University’s Division of Educational Outreach

Mar 19, 2025 08:27AM ● By WNC Business

Western Carolina University offers affordable, one day intensive and hands- on course on the art of crisis communication.

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Dr. Heather Norris Appointed Chancellor of Appalachian State University

Feb 27, 2025 03:03PM ● By WNC Business

Norris has served as interim chancellor since April 2024 and has more than 20 years of academic leadership at App State.

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Prestigious Dale Carnegie Course Coming to Asheville in March

Feb 19, 2025 12:57PM ● By WNC Business

The prestigious Dale Carnegie Course is returning to Asheville for three days, March 17-19, at Hatchworks Coworking Event Space.

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A-B Tech Partnership with Per Scholas Provides Free IT Support Training

Feb 17, 2025 11:44AM ● By WNC Business

The free training will be available because of a $1 million, two-year grant from The BlackRock Foundation awarded to Per Scholas North Carolina.

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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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