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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Forsyth Tech in the News Roundup

Missed the news lately? Here’s a collection of stories that Forsyth Tech appeared in during September 2024: Forbes | Sept. 23, 2024: Why The White House Announced Its Broadest Innovation […]

Forsyth Tech Foundation Celebrates College Lift Achievements

The Forsyth Tech Foundation held its luncheon in support of the College Lift program on Tuesday, Sept. 10. The event drew around 200 attendees who gathered to hear presentations from […]

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 in the News Roundup

Missed the news lately? Here’s a collection of stories that Forsyth Tech appeared in during July & August 2024:

Addictions and Bilingual Workforce Scholarships Available

Multiple scholarships are available for Forsyth Tech students interested in working with people struggling with addiction and for bilingual behavioral health workers. The addictions scholarship aims to increase the number of […]

Student Parents ‘Ignite the SPARC’ at Annual Expo

In July, Forsyth Technical Community College hosted the third annual Student Parent Expo, themed “Igniting the SPARC.” The primary objective of this year’s event was to elevate the visibility and […]

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. […]

Forsyth Tech Foundation Celebrates Leadership Transition

The Forsyth Tech Foundation announced a leadership transition as Precious Quire-McCloud, Senior Vice President for Diversity and Social Responsibility at Truliant Federal Credit Union, succeeded Brent Collins, Senior Vice President […]

Forsyth Tech’s College Lift Program Celebrates First Graduates

College Lift, a program launched in 2017, graduated its first class this school year. A graduation celebration was held in June at Forsyth Tech’s Mazie Woodruff Aviation Center with students, […]

Duke Energy Grant Funds New Lineworker Equipment

Graduates of the 64th class of Forsyth Tech’s lineworker program benefited from new equipment and training aids made possible by a $35,000 Duke Energy grant. Of that, $25,000 was allocated […]

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 […]

Forsyth Tech Prepares First Responder Trainees for In-Demand Jobs

Forsyth Tech’s Northwest campus offers degree programs and broad learning in many areas, from firefighter training to forensics. Law enforcement professionals and firefighters are in particularly high demand, and training […]