Our Mission and Vision
A Place of Promise
Forsyth Tech is a student-centered community college in Winston-Salem, NC that provides access to high quality, affordable, and relevant education opportunities that help students pursue their dreams and prepare themselves for the real world.
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 more than 65 years. Automotive mechanics, machine shop, electronics, and practical nursing were the initial degree programs, and today Forsyth Tech offers more than 200 degrees, diplomas and certificates that can be earned online or in-person at our 9 campus locations.
Our Mission & Vision
Our Mission Statement:Forsyth Tech meets learners where they are and empowers them to go as far as their dreams can take them through high-quality education, personalized support, and flexible pathways to thriving careers and stronger communities.
Our Vision: Forsyth Tech ensures everyone, no matter where they start, can rise, thrive, and lead.
Vision 2030
Forsyth Tech’s Vision 2030 strategic plan is grounded in the national Community College 3.0
framework, which reimagines the community college mission around three interconnected pillars that
drive student success and economic mobility.
Discover Our Vision for the Future
Strategic Innovation and Effectiveness
We have a dedicated team that works to ensure our institution’s compliance with the standards of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges Principles of Accreditation.
Learn How Innovation Drives Excellence at Our Institution
Our students, faculty, staff, leaders, parents, and local business partners make us who we are. And we are trailblazers — for ourselves, for our families and for our communities.
