- Classes are held from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm, 12:15 to 3:15 pm, and 6:00 to 9:00 pm from Mondays through Thursdays. Saturday classes also available.
International Center of Forsyth Tech
The International Center of Forsyth Tech is a welcoming, multi-faceted learning and guidance center for internationals, immigrants, refugees, and the community. It serves as an academic and professional resource to the college, business community and internationals on matters of education, cultural awareness, integration, job assistance, and support services. The Center focuses on fostering a dynamic learning community which helps create a vibrant, multicultural workforce leading the globalization of the college and local society.
College Focused
- Transitional pathways for recently graduated High Schools, HSE, and ESL students
- Academic and career advisement and assessment
- Exploration and enrollment in EWD and Degree-granting programs
- Support for incoming international and DACA students
- Information sessions on financial aid and help with application forms
- Academic support services (i.e. study skills, tutoring, etc)
- Spanish High School Equivalency (HSE, TASC, HiSet)
- Resources and support for staff (i.e. cultural sensitivity, diversity)
- Diversity training and workshops
- English as a Second Language
- ESL Orientation
Business Focused
- Small business counseling
- Interpreters available in Spanish
- Human Resources Development (HRD) classes
- Information technology training
- Engaging and marketing to diverse populations
- English as Second Language
- Job seeker assistance, training, and development
- Connection with local businesses for job placement and internships
- Annual Career Symposium
- Culture and Diversity
- Trainings for businesses
- Cultural Awareness
Community Focused
- Civics Education Classes and Workshops
- English as a Second Language
- Citizenship Classes
- Life skills training workshops
- Cultural Conversation groups
- Referral to community services
- International Affairs Symposium
- Roundtable Discussion Groups
- ESL Orientation
- Citizenship class
Frequently asked questions
The International Center is located inside Forsyth Tech Community College’s West Campus that is situated at 1300 Bolton St., Winston-Salem, NC 27103.
The Center assists anyone who needs information and guidance about multicultural topics, but predominantly interacts with and guides clients whose first language is not English. At the same time, the Center helps Forsyth Tech personnel and students, as well as US-based companies network with and serve the newcomers to our communities.
The Center is a Forsyth Tech outreach center and therefore is maintained by Forsyth Tech Community College. For some of the programs, such as the Spanish High School Equivalency, the Center receives additional funding from grants and private donors.
We are always looking for volunteers, call us at (336) 734-7984! We would be delighted to have you on-board!
Civics education is critical knowledge that helps one survive and thrive in our community. It covers learning about government, law, current events, how the school system works, how our neighborhood associations work, how public transportation functions, etc.
English classes are run every semester in both on-campus and off-campus locations. Students that have not been attending classes the previous semester must take an Orientation and Testing session in order to be correctly placed within their learning level.
Contact Information
1300 Bolton Street, West Campus, Room 4 Winston-Salem NC 27103
Email: internationalcenter@forsythtech.edu
336.734.7984
Hours of Operation
Open Mon-Wed from 9 am – 4 pm
Thursdays 9 am – 1:30 pm
Closed Fridays