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Jobs for the Future Partners with Truist Foundation to Accelerate Economic Mobility in Several Regions Across the United States

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 […]

Forsyth Tech’s Davis iTEC Cybersecurity Center Retains National Center of Academic Excellence Designation Through 2029

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. […]

Dual Enrollment Success at Forsyth Tech: Justin Sommerville’s Story

Justin Sommerville, honored as the Rotary Club of Clemmons Student of the Month in March 2024, shows the value of dual enrollment at Forsyth Tech. With a GPA of 4.11, […]

Forsyth Tech to Offer Women’s Volleyball, Men’s Basketball in the 2025-26 School Year

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 […]

Dr. Stacy Waters-Bailey Appointed to AACC Commission on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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 […]

Forsyth Tech Will Offer CDL Training

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.  […]

Forsyth Technical Community College and Western Governors University Sign Transfer Agreement

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 […]

University of Southern California Pullias Center for Higher Education Releases “Change Leadership Toolkit: Forsyth Technical Community College”

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 […]

Understanding the Next NC Scholarship

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 […]

From Forsyth Tech to the Foundation of Garanco: The Journey of a Lifelong Builder

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 […]

Forsyth Tech is Partner in First Center for Sustainable Protein

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 […]

Forsyth Tech Launches $29m Transformation with “Demo Day”

Forsyth Technical Community College celebrated the commencement of a transformative multi-year project with a Demo Day event at the Silas Creek Campus. The demolition marks the beginning of a $29 […]

State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Foundation Awards $18,000 Grant to Forsyth Tech to Support Workforce Education

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 […]

Forsyth Tech Student, Will Winfrey, Wins 2024 Winslow Cup

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 […]

Forsyth Tech Announces 2024 Commencement Speaker: Rusty LaRue

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, […]

Forsyth Tech Celebrates Record-Breaking Phi Theta Kappa Induction and Inaugural National Technical Honor Society Ceremony

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 […]

The Return of the Community Farmers Markets at Forsyth Tech: A Fresh Take on Local Produce

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 […]

Blaze Drops “Buckaroo Blaze” – New Album Out Now!

Our beloved mascot, Blaze, has set the music world on fire with the release of “Buckaroo Blaze,” a riveting homage to her life at Forsyth Tech so far. This instantly […]

Ambassador Katherine Tai’s Engaging Visit to Forsyth Tech: Bridging the Human Side of Trade Policies

In an engaging visit that showcased the profound interconnectedness of global economics, policy-making, and individual livelihoods, United States Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai shared her insights at Forsyth Tech during […]

Shaping the Future: Russ Read’s Vision for the Biotechnology Workforce at Forsyth Tech and the World

Russ Read is the Executive Director for the National Center for the Biotechnology Workforce program at Forsyth Tech. He is a native of Montreal, Canada and has been running the […]

The Hon. Judge Ashleigh Parker Speaks on POWER, Delivers Inspirational Keynote Address

We were honored to host Judge Ashleigh Parker, who serves as a District Court Judge for Wake County, for our Black History Month Keynote Address speaker on February 21, 2024. […]

Celebrating Black History & Excellence with Fuse Green

In celebration of Black History Month and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Forsyth Technical Community College is honored to spotlight the remarkable work of Fuse Green, an American artist […]

Forsyth Tech Recognized as 1 of 10 Leader Colleges by Achieving the Dream

Forsyth Technical Community College today announced that it has been designated a Leader College by Achieving the Dream (ATD), a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing community colleges as hubs of […]

A Saturday to Remember: College Lift’s Saturday Academy Hosts Visitors

On Saturday, February 10, College Lift’s Saturday Academy opened its doors wider than usual to welcome a group of distinguished guests, eager to witness firsthand the transformative education opportunities provided […]

Forsyth Technical Community College Announces Student Award Finalists and Nominees

Forsyth Tech is proud to announce our Academic Excellence Award Winner, Dr. Dallas Herring Achievement Award nominee and Gov. Robert W. Scott Student Leadership Award nominee.  Since 2004, the Governor […]