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A First Generation College Student’s ExperienceBeing a college student certainly is one of the most essential parts of being a person; it is not an easy decision to make whether you want to attend college. […]
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Forsyth Tech Launches IT Apprenticeships in Stokes CountyForsyth Technical Community College proudly announced the launch of its new IT Apprenticeship Program at West Stokes High School, as part of its innovative Learn and Earn Apprenticeship Program (LEAP). […]
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College Lift Selected as Bellwether Award FinalistForsyth Tech is proud to announce that its College Lift program has been named a finalist for the prestigious Bellwether Award, which honors innovative and effective programs in community colleges […]
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Forsyth Tech’s Devin Purgason Wins AMA Emerging Marketer in Higher Education AwardForsyth Tech’s Devin Purgason has been named the AMA Emerging Marketer in Higher Education for 2024 at the AMA Symposium for Marketing of Higher Education in Las Vegas. This prestigious […]
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Forsyth Tech Celebrates Opening of New EMS Simulation LabForsyth Tech marked an exciting milestone on Wednesday, November 6, with the ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new, state-of-the-art EMS Simulation Lab at the Northwest Forsyth Center in King, N.C. The […]
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Forsyth Tech’s Small Business Center Offers a Wealth of Support for Local EntrepeneursAt Forsyth Tech, the Small Business Center (SBC) is dedicated to supporting local entrepreneurs and small businesses as they grow and succeed. One of the most popular events hosted by […]
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Forsyth Tech In The News RoundupMissed the news lately? Here’s a collection of stories that Forsyth Tech appeared in during October 2024: EdNC | Oct. 29, 2024: Three N.C. community college leaders named to Aspen […]
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Community Colleges Unite: Helping in the Wake of Hurricane HeleneWhen disaster strikes, communities pull together, and North Carolina’s community colleges are no exception. After Hurricane Helene tore through Western North Carolina, causing devastating flooding and loss, Forsyth Tech employees […]
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Did You Know? Forsyth Tech’s Devin Purgason is a Finalist for AMA’s Emerging Marketer in Higher Ed Award!We’re thrilled to share that our Executive Director of Marketing & Student Care, Devin Purgason, has been selected as a finalist for the American Marketing Association’s Emerging Marketer in Higher […]
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Forsyth Tech Awarded $400,000 to Expand Nursing Program and Launch Central Sterile Processing ProgramForsyth Technical Community College is thrilled to announce the award of $400,000 in funding from the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) to expand our healthcare program offerings at the […]
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Celebrating Dr. Spriggs: Four-time Triad Business Journal Power PlayerDid you know? Forsyth Tech’s very own Dr. Janet Spriggs has been recognized as a Power Player by the Triad Business Journal for the fourth time! This accolade celebrates her […]
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The Inaugural Women of Manufacturing Conference Was a SuccessAs part of Manufacturing Month, Forsyth Technical Community College hosted its first-ever Women of Manufacturing Conference, a one-day event designed to create a supportive environment for women in the manufacturing […]
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Forsyth Tech Diesel & Heavy Equipment Students Earn Noregon ScholarshipsWe are thrilled to announce that three of our talented students in the diesel and heavy equipment program have been awarded Noregon’s prestigious Fall 2024 scholarships. These students are part […]
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Dr. Spriggs Chosen for the Aspen Institute’s Presidents FellowshipToday, the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program (Aspen) announced that Dr. Spriggs, President at Forsyth Technical Community College, is one of 25 innovative leaders selected from across the country to […]
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Virtual Showcase: Higher ed leaders share insights + tools for designing accelerated, dual enrollment pathwaysJoin us on Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. for a two-hour, interactive event showcasing the 18-month Designers in Residence project, focused on creating accelerated, dual enrollment pathways […]
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Transforming Campus Safety Through Data-Driven StrategiesChief Carolyn McMackin recently participated in a case study about Forsyth Tech’s Campus Police with Omnigo. The full report, titled “Transforming Campus Safety at Forsyth Technical Community College through Data-Driven […]
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Did You Know? Forsyth Works is Connecting Job Seekers and Employers in Forsyth CountyDid you know that Forsyth County has an incredible new resource for job seekers and employers? Forsyth Works is a unified workforce hub highlighting Forsyth County’s career pathways and reinforcing […]
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De Mecánico a Mecánico Podcast Visits Forsyth Tech: Q & A with Myles Regier, Associate Dean of Engineering & TransportationWhat inspired you to join the Mechanic to Mechanic podcast, and how was the experience for you? The Forsyth Tech Transportation Center was approached by Gary Saenz, Advanced Auto […]
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Forsyth Tech in the News RoundupMissed the news lately? Here’s a collection of stories that Forsyth Tech appeared in during September 2024: Forbes | Sept. 23, 2024: Why The White House Announced Its Broadest Innovation […]
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Celebrating Student Parents & Their Children During National Student Parent MonthEverette Tener, a child of one of Forsyth Tech’s dedicated student parents, Andrea Caviness, will shine in the bright lights of Times Square on Saturday, September 7. Everette was selected […]
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Forsyth Tech Foundation Celebrates College Lift AchievementsThe Forsyth Tech Foundation held its luncheon in support of the College Lift program on Tuesday, Sept. 10. The event drew around 200 attendees who gathered to hear presentations from […]
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Forsyth Tech Partners with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist to Expand Apprenticeship Program with Six New Computed Tomography OpportunitiesForsyth Technical Community College is pleased to announce the addition of six new apprenticeships in computed tomography (CT), offered in partnership with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. This expansion marks […]
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Forsyth Tech Introduces Coaches Women’s Volleyball, Men’s Basketball, Unveils Athletics BrandingForsyth Technical Community College is excited to announce the appointments of Lucas Hunter as the head coach of men’s basketball and Sarah Weavil as the head coach of women’s volleyball, […]
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Forsyth Tech in the News RoundupMissed the news lately? Here’s a collection of stories that Forsyth Tech appeared in during July & August 2024:
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Addictions and Bilingual Workforce Scholarships AvailableMultiple 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 […]