Missed the news lately? Here’s a collection of stories that Forsyth Tech appeared in during July & August 2024:
Posted by Kirian Rodriguez on August 29, 2024
Multiple scholarships are available for Forsyth Tech students interested in working with people struggling with addiction and for bilingual behavioral health workers. The addictions scholarship aims to increase the number of […]
Posted by Melissa Henninger on August 21, 2024
In July, Forsyth Technical Community College hosted the third annual Student Parent Expo, themed “Igniting the SPARC.” The primary objective of this year’s event was to elevate the visibility and […]
Posted by Melissa Henninger on August 19, 2024
We are proud to announce that Forsyth Tech has been awarded the prestigious Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Equity Award for the Southeast Region. This recognition highlights the college’s […]
Posted by Lauren Werner on August 8, 2024
In late June, Jobs for the Future (JFF), a national nonprofit that drives transformation of the U.S. education and workforce systems, announced its partnership with Truist Foundation to improve economic […]
Posted by Lauren Werner on August 1, 2024
We are proud to announce that its Davis iTec Cybersecurity Center has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) through the 2029 academic year. […]
Posted by Lauren Werner on July 29, 2024
The Forsyth Tech Foundation announced a leadership transition as Precious Quire-McCloud, Senior Vice President for Diversity and Social Responsibility at Truliant Federal Credit Union, succeeded Brent Collins, Senior Vice President […]
Posted by Melissa Henninger on July 23, 2024
College Lift, a program launched in 2017, graduated its first class this school year. A graduation celebration was held in June at Forsyth Tech’s Mazie Woodruff Aviation Center with students, […]
Posted by Melissa Henninger on July 22, 2024
Graduates of the 64th class of Forsyth Tech’s lineworker program benefited from new equipment and training aids made possible by a $35,000 Duke Energy grant. Of that, $25,000 was allocated […]
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Forsyth Technical Community College is proud to announce a milestone in our journey to bring athletics back to the college: the introduction of men’s basketball and women’s volleyball as our […]
Posted by Lauren Werner on July 17, 2024
Forsyth Technical Community College is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Stacy Waters-Bailey, Vice President of Transfer Excellence & Success, to the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Commission […]
Posted by Lauren Werner on July 11, 2024
Forsyth Tech is excited to announce the launch of a new Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to obtain their CDL. […]
Posted by Lauren Werner on July 9, 2024
June 17, 2024 marked a significant milestone for Forsyth Tech as we entered into a transfer agreement with Western Governors University (WGU), an innovative online institution. This partnership aims to […]
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If you’ve been following our work, you know that Forsyth Tech has successfully leveraged the strategic planning process to redesign student advising and support services, achieving remarkable improvements in student […]
Posted by Lauren Werner on June 27, 2024
What is the Next NC Scholarship? The Next NC Scholarship is a financial aid program that combines the federal Pell Grant with state-funded financial aid to create a simplified and […]
Posted by Lauren Werner on June 24, 2024
Forsyth Tech’s Northwest campus offers degree programs and broad learning in many areas, from firefighter training to forensics. Law enforcement professionals and firefighters are in particularly high demand, and training […]
Posted by Foundation Staff on June 13, 2024
Nestled in the heart of North Carolina, the quaint town of Pilot Mountain is home to an extraordinary individual whose life’s work is literally set in stone and blueprint. This […]
Posted by Lauren Werner on June 7, 2024
In a groundbreaking development, NC State University announced on Friday, May 31, that it has been awarded a $30 million grant from the Bezos Earth Fund to establish a new […]
Posted by Lauren Werner on June 3, 2024
Forsyth Technical Community College (Forsyth Tech) is thrilled to announce the receipt of an $18,000 grant from the State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Foundation as part of the 2023-24 SECU […]
Posted by Lauren Werner on May 23, 2024
In an impressive showing at this year’s North Carolina Society of Radiologic Technologists (NCSRT) Annual Conference, student Will Winfrey clinched the 2024 Winslow Cup. The award, which was presented during […]
Posted by Lauren Werner on May 14, 2024
Forsyth Tech has taken a significant step forward in the development of its new athletics program with the appointment of Athletic Director Shelly Barnes. Barnes, who assumed her role mid-March, […]
Posted by Foundation Staff on May 5, 2024
The Tools for the Trade scholarships were awarded to eight students in Forsyth Tech’s HVAC, plumbing, and electrical programs, thanks to scholarships provided by Gwyn Services in collaboration with the […]
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Forsyth Tech is thrilled to announce that Rusty LaRue, COO of Dairi-O Restaurants and a former professional athlete, will deliver the keynote address at its commencement ceremony on May 8, […]
Posted by Lauren Werner on May 1, 2024
Forsyth Technical Community College is proud to announce the recent induction ceremonies of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society and the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS), marking significant milestones […]
Posted by Lauren Werner on April 26, 2024
In an era where community and sustainability have never been more important, Forsyth Technical Community College takes a stand in supporting local agriculture and providing fresh, local produce to the […]
Posted by Lauren Werner on April 4, 2024