NC Community Colleges Boost Economy, Workforce

North Carolinas community college system, with 58 institutions, is lauded for its role in the states economic growth. Johnston Community College, funded by biopharma partners, offers BioWork certificates, leading to immediate employment at companies like Novo Nordisk and Grifols. Lila Bradshaw, a student, plans to secure a temporary job before attending NC State. NC States Wolfpack Connect program guarantees admission for eligible community college students. Community colleges have higher graduation rates and better GPAs than four-year institutions. Enrollment has increased by more than ten percent over the past four years. However, growth brings challenges, such as waiting lists for critical programs due to a shortage of instructors. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.