The U.S. Department of Labor has selected Wayne Community College to be a member of itsfirst cohort of Apprenticeship Ambassadors. The college is one of 207 officials and organizations from across the country that will share theirexperiences and collaborate with the department to champion apprenticeship opportunities.In November 2021, Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh announced the…… read more »
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WCC Named Apprenticeship Ambassador
UMO and BCCC Expand Partnership
Students who complete an Associate in Applied Science in Agribusiness Technology at Beaufort County Community College (BCCC) will be guaranteed admission to the University of Mount Olive. The University of Mount Olive will grant BCCC graduates with the AAS in Agribusiness Technology 60 hours of credit toward a Bachelor of Arts in Agribusiness at the university as…… read more »
WCC Presents 2022 Distinguished Chair Awards
Two Wayne Community College faculty members have been honored with the college’s 19th set of “Distinguished Chair” awards. Engineering and Manufacturing Instructor Steven Reese and English Instructor Deniz Tuck each received a trophy and a monetary prize to use for travel or professional development. The Distinguished Chair awards recognize outstanding full-time curriculum faculty members who…… read more »
WCC Announces Spring 2022 President’s and Dean’s Lists
Wayne Community College has honored 257 students for outstanding academic achievement in the spring 2022 semester. The college recognizes the students listed below as having earned a place on its President’s or Dean’s lists. They are listed by the city or town in which they live. President’s ListTo be named to the President’s List for…… read more »
Boots on the Farm
The University of Mount Olive (UMO) School of Agriculture and Biological Sciences recently hosted and trained several military veterans as part of a cooperative agreement with Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Lovay Singleton, President of the NC Chapter of Farmer Veteran Coalition. The three-day workshop called “Boots on the Farm,” provided information on a…… read more »
NC Wesleyan To Have Presence on WCC Campus
Wayne Community College (WCC) is the newest home of North Carolina Wesleyan University (NCWU). The institutions signed an agreement to give NCWU a physical presence on the WCC campus in Goldsboro. WCC is the latest North Carolina community college to host a NCWU satellite location for adult learners. “It is such a great opportunity and…… read more »
Golden Leaf Award Funds UMO BSN Program
Representative Raymond Smith announced today that the Golden LEAF Board of Directors voted to award funds for the following projects in the amount of $199,706.78 to the University of Mount Olive for simulation equipment to support the development of a BSN program that will train 100 RNs each year for positions within Wayne and surrounding…… read more »
Fremont Elementary Groundbreaking
Yesterday was a special day for Wayne County Public Schools, Wayne County Government, and the Town of Fremont with a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Fremont Elementary. Dozens of elected officials, dignitaries, invited guests, local leaders, and members of the public came together for the historic event. “I sincerely appreciate my colleagues on the Wayne…… read more »
WCPS Holds Summer Graduation
Wayne County Public Schools held its Summer Graduation Tuesday. Fifteen students from six high schools were recognized at this year’s Summer Graduation. Eleven seniors crossed the stage to receive their diplomas, and together turned their tassels and took their first steps as WCPS graduates. Superintendent Dr. David Lewis and Wayne County Board of Education Chair…… read more »
Board Approves WCC Board of Trustees Member
In Monday’s, Wayne County Board of Education meeting, the Board considered five applications for an appointment to the Wayne Community College Board of Trustees. The seat, previously held by Wanda Nieves, expired on June 30, 2022. Through a roll call vote, the candidates were narrowed down to the top two finalists: Dr. Lashaunda Perkins –…… read more »
