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Piedmont Community College Brings Big Return on Investment for Person and Caswell County’s Regional Economy
RALEIGH — A new, in-depth economic impact analysis found North Carolina’s 58 community colleges have a $19 billion annual impact on the state’s economy - supporting more than 320,000 jobs
Workforce credential list aims to better connect job-seekers, employers
A well-trained workforce is part of the reason North Carolina is landing big economic developments, like Toyota, Eli Lilly and Boom Supersonic.
More than half of North Carolina community colleges experienced enrollment increases in fall 2021, the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges reported at a meeting Monday. Over all, enrollment across the community college system rose 2 percent this past fall, with 33 out of 58 colleges reporting increases. While enrollment in traditional academic programs fell by 3