⚡ Lt. Governor Rachel Hunt Visits CCC&TI’s Electrical Lineworker Institute As part of her Future-Ready Community College Tour, Hunt visited Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute to see firsthand how our colleges are preparing students for critical, high-demand careers. She toured the Electrical Lineworker Institute—where many of the professionals who restore power to Western NC get their start—and saw students in action performing pole-top rescues and substation training. Dr. Mark Poarch, CCC&TI President, emphasized the importance of hands-on workforce training and industry partnerships that power regional growth and student success. 🔗 Read more: (fb)

🧬 New Biotech Program Launching at Guilford Technical Community College | GTCC This Fall! The College is stepping up to meet the needs of North Carolina’s fast-growing biomanufacturing industry with a brand-new Bioprocess Manufacturing Technology program. Designed with direct input from local employers like Galera, Syngenta, and BioGreen Synergy, this hands-on, five-semester program will prepare students for high-demand roles such as bioprocess technicians, pharmaceutical production specialists, and quality control analysts. GTCC is building a talent pipeline that keeps students local and puts them on the fast track to high-wage, high-skill careers in biotechnology. 🔬 Registration is open now for the first cohort of 24 students! 🔗 Read more: (fb)