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Forsyth Tech’s College Lift Wins National Bellwether Award for Instructional Programs & Services

Forsyth Technical Community College’s College Lift program was awarded the prestigious Bellwether Award for Instructional Programs and Services at the 2025 Community College Futures Assembly in San Antonio on February […]

Forsyth Tech Chosen for Education Design Lab’s Reimagining Community College Design Challenge

Forsyth Technical Community College has been selected as one of five institutions nationwide to participate in Education Design Lab’s (the Lab) Reimagining Community College Design Challenge, a new initiative aimed […]

Forsyth Tech’s Black History Month Celebration Inspires & Educates

Did you know Forsyth Tech hosts an annual Black History Month celebration to honor the rich history and contributions of Black Americans? This year’s event, held on February 5, 2025, […]

Forsyth Tech Joins NC Community Colleges’ Boost Program to Empower Students and Drive North Carolina’s Economic Growth

In an effort to advance workforce development and create pathways to high-wage, in-demand careers, Forsyth Tech is excited to announce its participation in the NC Community Colleges Boost program. This […]

Angel Tree 2024: A Tremendous Success!

This year, the Angel Tree initiative at Forsyth Technical Community College achieved remarkable success, bringing holiday cheer to 120 children and 54 families within our student-parent population. In addition, our […]

Forsyth Tech Race Car Technology Students Assisted with Inspections for the Cookout Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium

Forsyth Tech’s Race Car Technology students had a unique, hands-on opportunity to put their skills to the test ahead of one of the biggest races of the season. In preparation […]

Q & A with Luis Fuentes, Forsyth Tech’s 2024 Pulitzer Reporting Fellow

Settle in for a quick five questions with the Editor of Forsyth Tech’s student newspaper, Technically Speaking, Luis Fuentes! Luis is also the 2024 Pulitzer Reporting Fellow. You can see […]

Dr. Janet Spriggs is in the 2024 Enrollify Hall of Fame!

Forsyth Technical Community College is proud to celebrate a remarkable achievement: our president, Dr. Janet Spriggs, has been named to the 2024 Enrollify Hall of Fame. This prestigious recognition highlights […]

State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Foundation Awards $18,000 Grant to Forsyth Tech

Forsyth Tech is excited to announce that it has received an $18,000 grant from the State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Foundation as part of the 2024-25 SECU Bridge to Career […]

Celebrating Excellence: Joey Bryant and Nancy Miller Win League for Innovation Excellence Awards

Forsyth Technical Community College is thrilled to celebrate the remarkable achievements of Joey Bryant and Nancy Miller, recipients of the prestigious League for Innovation Excellence Awards. Their dedication, innovation, and […]

Customized Training from Forsyth Tech Can Transform Your Workforce

Investing in your workforce is key to staying competitive in today’s fast-paced business world. Customized training programs offer a tailored solution to ensure your team is equipped with the skills […]

Ava Alfonso Becomes First Dual Enrollment Student to Serve as SGA President at Forsyth Tech

Forsyth Technical Community College is proud to announce that Ava Alfonso, a dual enrollment high school student, is making history as the first student in the dual enrollment program to […]

Forsyth Tech Launches IT Apprenticeships in Stokes County

Forsyth Technical Community College proudly announced the launch of its new IT Apprenticeship Program at West Stokes High School, as part of its innovative Learn and Earn Apprenticeship Program (LEAP). […]

College Lift Selected as Bellwether Award Finalist

Forsyth Tech is proud to announce that its College Lift program has been named a finalist for the prestigious Bellwether Award, which honors innovative and effective programs in community colleges […]

Forsyth Tech’s Devin Purgason Wins AMA Emerging Marketer in Higher Education Award

Forsyth Tech’s Devin Purgason has been named the AMA Emerging Marketer in Higher Education for 2024 at the AMA Symposium for Marketing of Higher Education in Las Vegas. This prestigious […]

Forsyth Tech Celebrates Opening of New EMS Simulation Lab

Forsyth Tech marked an exciting milestone on Wednesday, November 6, with the ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new, state-of-the-art EMS Simulation Lab at the Northwest Forsyth Center in King, N.C. The […]

Forsyth Tech’s Small Business Center Offers a Wealth of Support for Local Entrepeneurs

At Forsyth Tech, the Small Business Center (SBC) is dedicated to supporting local entrepreneurs and small businesses as they grow and succeed. One of the most popular events hosted by […]

Community Colleges Unite: Helping in the Wake of Hurricane Helene

When disaster strikes, communities pull together, and North Carolina’s community colleges are no exception. After Hurricane Helene tore through Western North Carolina, causing devastating flooding and loss, Forsyth Tech employees […]

Did You Know? Forsyth Tech’s Devin Purgason is a Finalist for AMA’s Emerging Marketer in Higher Ed Award!

We’re thrilled to share that our Executive Director of Marketing & Student Care, Devin Purgason, has been selected as a finalist for the American Marketing Association’s Emerging Marketer in Higher […]

Forsyth Tech Awarded $400,000 to Expand Nursing Program and Launch Central Sterile Processing Program

Forsyth Technical Community College is thrilled to announce the award of $400,000 in funding from the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) to expand our healthcare program offerings at the […]

Celebrating Dr. Spriggs: Four-time Triad Business Journal Power Player

Did you know? Forsyth Tech’s very own Dr. Janet Spriggs has been recognized as a Power Player by the Triad Business Journal for the fourth time! This accolade celebrates her […]

The Inaugural Women of Manufacturing Conference Was a Success

As part of Manufacturing Month, Forsyth Technical Community College hosted its first-ever Women of Manufacturing Conference, a one-day event designed to create a supportive environment for women in the manufacturing […]

Forsyth Tech Diesel & Heavy Equipment Students Earn Noregon Scholarships

We are thrilled to announce that three of our talented students in the diesel and heavy equipment program have been awarded Noregon’s prestigious Fall 2024 scholarships. These students are part […]

Dr. Spriggs Chosen for the Aspen Institute’s Presidents Fellowship

Today, the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program (Aspen) announced that Dr. Spriggs, President at Forsyth Technical Community College, is one of 25 innovative leaders selected from across the country to […]

Virtual Showcase: Higher ed leaders share insights + tools for designing accelerated, dual enrollment pathways

Join us on Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. for a two-hour, interactive event showcasing the 18-month Designers in Residence project, focused on creating accelerated, dual enrollment pathways […]