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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 […]

Transforming Campus Safety Through Data-Driven Strategies

Chief Carolyn McMackin recently participated in a case study about Forsyth Tech’s Campus Police with Omnigo. The full report, titled “Transforming Campus Safety at Forsyth Technical Community College through Data-Driven […]

Did You Know? Forsyth Works is Connecting Job Seekers and Employers in Forsyth County

Did you know that Forsyth County has an incredible new resource for job seekers and employers? Forsyth Works is a unified workforce hub highlighting Forsyth County’s career pathways and reinforcing […]

De Mecánico a Mecánico Podcast Visits Forsyth Tech: Q & A with Myles Regier, Associate Dean of Engineering & Transportation

What inspired you to join the Mechanic to Mechanic podcast, and how was the experience for you?          The Forsyth Tech Transportation Center was approached by Gary Saenz, Advanced Auto […]

Celebrating Student Parents & Their Children During National Student Parent Month

Everette Tener, a child of one of Forsyth Tech’s dedicated student parents, Andrea Caviness, will shine in the bright lights of Times Square on Saturday, September 7. Everette was selected […]

Forsyth Tech Partners with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist to Expand Apprenticeship Program with Six New Computed Tomography Opportunities 

Forsyth Technical Community College is pleased to announce the addition of six new apprenticeships in computed tomography (CT), offered in partnership with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. This expansion marks […]

Forsyth Tech Introduces Coaches Women’s Volleyball, Men’s Basketball, Unveils Athletics Branding

Forsyth Technical Community College is excited to announce the appointments of Lucas Hunter as the head coach of men’s basketball and Sarah Weavil as the head coach of women’s volleyball, […]

Forsyth Tech Wins Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Equity Award for the Southeast Region

We are proud to announce that Forsyth Tech has been awarded the prestigious Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Equity Award for the Southeast Region. This recognition highlights the college’s […]

Jobs for the Future Partners with Truist Foundation to Accelerate Economic Mobility in Several Regions Across the United States

In late June, Jobs for the Future (JFF), a national nonprofit that drives transformation of the U.S. education and workforce systems, announced its partnership with Truist Foundation to improve economic […]

Forsyth Tech’s Davis iTEC Cybersecurity Center Retains National Center of Academic Excellence Designation Through 2029

We are proud to announce that its Davis iTec Cybersecurity Center has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) through the 2029 academic year. […]

Dual Enrollment Success at Forsyth Tech: Justin Sommerville’s Story

Justin Sommerville, honored as the Rotary Club of Clemmons Student of the Month in March 2024, shows the value of dual enrollment at Forsyth Tech. With a GPA of 4.11, […]

Forsyth Tech to Offer Women’s Volleyball, Men’s Basketball in the 2025-26 School Year

Forsyth Technical Community College is proud to announce a milestone in our journey to bring athletics back to the college: the introduction of men’s basketball and women’s volleyball as our […]

Dr. Stacy Waters-Bailey Appointed to AACC Commission on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Forsyth Technical Community College is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Stacy Waters-Bailey, Vice President of Transfer Excellence & Success, to the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Commission […]

Forsyth Tech Will Offer CDL Training

Forsyth Tech is excited to announce the launch of a new Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to obtain their CDL.  […]

Forsyth Technical Community College and Western Governors University Sign Transfer Agreement

June 17, 2024 marked a significant milestone for Forsyth Tech as we entered into a transfer agreement with Western Governors University (WGU), an innovative online institution. This partnership aims to […]

University of Southern California Pullias Center for Higher Education Releases “Change Leadership Toolkit: Forsyth Technical Community College”

If you’ve been following our work, you know that Forsyth Tech has successfully leveraged the strategic planning process to redesign student advising and support services, achieving remarkable improvements in student […]

Understanding the Next NC Scholarship

What is the Next NC Scholarship? The Next NC Scholarship is a financial aid program that combines the federal Pell Grant with state-funded financial aid to create a simplified and […]

From Forsyth Tech to the Foundation of Garanco: The Journey of a Lifelong Builder

Nestled in the heart of North Carolina, the quaint town of Pilot Mountain is home to an extraordinary individual whose life’s work is literally set in stone and blueprint. This […]

Forsyth Tech is Partner in First Center for Sustainable Protein

In a groundbreaking development, NC State University announced on Friday, May 31, that it has been awarded a $30 million grant from the Bezos Earth Fund to establish a new […]

Forsyth Tech Launches $29m Transformation with “Demo Day”

Forsyth Technical Community College celebrated the commencement of a transformative multi-year project with a Demo Day event at the Silas Creek Campus. The demolition marks the beginning of a $29 […]

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

Forsyth Technical Community College (Forsyth Tech) is thrilled to announce the receipt of an $18,000 grant from the State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Foundation as part of the 2023-24 SECU […]