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Forsyth Tech Design Student Places Second in National Competition

         This Community College Month, we’re bringing you stories about our students, alumni and community partners that highlight the amazing, life-changing work of Forsyth Tech. Keep reading to learn more […]

Professor Blaze Publishes Memoir, Launches Course and Joins Forsyth Tech Athletics….Kind Of

In her most ambitious move yet, Blaze—Forsyth Tech’s iconic mascot, aspiring professor, and all-around legend—has announced the release of her debut memoir: “Becoming Blaze: My Journey from Forest Trails to […]

Forsyth Tech Student is Work-Based Learning Student of the Year

Elvi Jhoan Basilio-Saucedo, a student in Forsyth Tech’s Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology program, has been named the Work-Based Learning (WBL) Student of the Year, recognized for his dedication, resilience, […]

Forsyth Tech Advanced EMT Program Second in US to Receive Letter of Review

Forsyth Technical Community College’s Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) program has reached a new level of excellence—becoming the first EMS educational program in North Carolina, and only the second in […]

Governor Stein Visits Forsyth Tech to Announce Council on Workforce and Apprenticeships

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein visited Forsyth Technical Community College’s Transportation Technology Center on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 to announce the formation of a new state-level Council on Workforce and Apprenticeships aimed […]

Forsyth Tech Receives Grants from Goodwill, Duke Energy Foundation to Purchase New Welding Equipment

Forsyth Technical Community College has received a $25,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to support the modernization of its welding lab, a shared space with Goodwill Industries of Northwest […]

Representative Lambeth Honors Forsyth Tech with Proclamation

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 […]

Forsyth Tech Awarded Grant to Expand Advanced EMT Training

Did you know Forsyth Tech is taking another big step in expanding EMS education? The college’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program has been awarded a $24,300 grant from the NC […]

Forsyth Tech Celebrates Adult Learners with Special Event

Did you know that adult learners make up a significant portion of Forsyth Tech’s student population? Many of them balance school with work, family, and other responsibilities. Recently, Forsyth Tech […]

Forsyth Technical Community College and Guilford Technical Community College join UNC Charlotte’s 49erNext admission program

Today, in a joint ceremony, Forsyth Technical Community College, Guilford Technical Community College, and the University of North Carolina Charlotte announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) guaranteeing students from the […]

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 […]