Forsyth Tech Becomes First College in North Carolina to Earn Federal Workforce Pell Approval

“These grants will help train the next generation of nurses, electricians, welders, and emergency responders in North Carolina. Investing in stellar community colleges like Forsyth Tech strengthens our state’s workforce pipeline, supports employers in high-demand fields, and expands access to high-skill, high-wage jobs. I’m grateful for the federal government’s support in uplifting our state’s most valuable resource – our people.”

“For many of our students, the fastest path to a good-paying job is a short-term credential, and cost has too often stood in the way. Workforce Pell removes that barrier. Being first in North Carolina, and leading the nation in approved programs, reflects years of work by our faculty and staff to build programs around what employers in our region actually need.”

“Forsyth Tech’s approval opens a new door for North Carolina students, and it reflects the work of the college’s faculty and staff, the NCWorks Commission, and our state and federal partners. Workforce Pell makes high-quality credentials affordable for people who need to get to work quickly, and it gives employers the skilled workers they need. Forsyth Tech is the first North Carolina college to earn this approval, and with colleges across the state building programs to this standard, it will not be the last.”