Founded in 1960 as the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Industrial Education Center, Forsyth Tech has been offering accessible higher education opportunities to local communities for 65 years. Automotive mechanics, machine shop, electronics, and practical nursing were the initial degree programs, and today Forsyth Tech offers numerous degrees and certificates that can be earned online or in person at our 10 campus locations.
65th Anniversary Celebrations
We’re excited to celebrate our 65th anniversary with the community we love and serve all year long! Check back often as this page will be updated as details emerge.
Celebrating 65 Years of Trailblazing
Our first women’s volleyball game will be on August 23 – save the date!
Join us on August 27 for an enlightening evening celebrating workforce development and the partnership between Forsyth Tech, Goodwill Industries of NWNC and Forsyth Works!
We’re holding a super fun fall fest for students, alumni and our entire community before our first men’s basketball game later this fall! Date to be announced soon!
Sapphire Gala – A Legacy of Promise
Join us for our Sapphire Gala, presented by Reynolds American Inc. This magical evening at the Forsyth Country Club to celebrate 65th years of legacy, trailblazing and promises kept on Thursday, October 2. There will be a silent and live auction, libations, food, fellowship and of course lots of fun!
Be a part of the Sapphire Gala Celebration!A Proclamation from Rep. Donny Lambeth
In recognition of Forsyth Technical Community College’s 65 years of service to North Carolina, Representative Donny Lambeth (District 75) signed a proclamation on March 19, 2025, during Community College Day at the North Carolina General Assembly. The proclamation acknowledges Forsyth Tech’s impact on workforce development, economic growth, and educational access, highlighting its role in shaping the future of the region.
We’re here for our current and former students, our business, education and community partners – and you – but we can’t do it alone! Learn how you can help support Forsyth Tech’s trailblazing programs today.