Business Education

Mar 25, 2025

FTCC meets with Cumberland County officials to discuss achievements and 2025-26 goals

Photo (left to right): Cumberland County Commissioner Glenn Adams, Cumberland County Manager Clarence Grier, FTCC President Dr. Mark Sorrells, and Cumberland County Board of Commissioners Chairman Kirk deViere. Photo provided by FTCC.Fayetteville Tec ...

Mar 24, 2025

Gregory Poole Equipment Company brings state-of-the-art simulation trailer to SCC’s HEO class

SCC students join the Gregory Poole team in front of the cutting-edge simulation trailer. Photo provided by SCC.On Monday, March 17, students in Sampson Community College’s Heavy Equipment Operator program experienced a high-tech training opportunity ...

Mar 14, 2025

Carolina Small Business Development Fund hosts Black Entrepreneurship Celebration at FTCC

The Carolina Small Business Development Fund (CSBDF), a Raleigh based 501(c)3 nonprofit that has been an advocate for small business development since starting in 1990, recently came to Fayetteville Technical Community College to celebrate local Blac ...

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FSU introduces new degree program to bolster the state’s manufacturing workforce

Posted Mar 3, 2025
In North Carolina, manufacturing employs about 10% of the workforce but accounts for about 70% of the state output. In order to sustain this workforce, Fayetteville State University has introduced a new Materials Science & Manufacturing degree.&n
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Feb 28, 2025

Miller-Motte College launches Combination Welding program at Fayetteville campus

Miller-Motte College (MMC) has announced the launch of its new Combination Welding program at the Fayetteville, North Carolina campus.This Combination Welding (CW) certificate program is designed to equip the graduate with skills and knowledge in shi ...

Feb 21, 2025

FSU receives first-time Research University designation by Carnegie Classification

Graphic courtesy of FSUFayetteville State University (FSU) is excited to announce its inaugural classification as a Research University in the latest Carnegie Classifications 2025. This esteemed recognition highlights FSU’s substantial investment in ...

Feb 17, 2025

RCC establishes new partnerships with Appalachian State, Wesleyan University

Robeson Community College has signed new agreements ensuring guaranteed admissions for students transferring to Appalachian State and NC Wesleyan University. These new agreements will bring RCC's University Transfer Partnership to 10, offering studen ...

Feb 12, 2025

MU's Future Fair draws students & community businesses

Methodist University students had the opportunity to meet with business leaders from around Cumberland County and beyond on Monday during the Future Fair on the MU campus. A chance for students and businesses to connect and discuss opportunities. &nb ...

Feb 12, 2025

SCC to offer Agriculture Apprenticeship Academy

Image courtesy of SCCBeginning in Summer 2025, Sampson Community College (SCC) will host an inaugural Southeastern Education and Economic Development (SEED) Agriculture Pre-Apprenticeship Academy on campus. The program is an essential learning opport ...

Feb 10, 2025

NSF awards FSU Chemistry Department $2.5 million for student success partnership with FTCC

Image courtesy of NSFThe National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $2.5 million grant to Fayetteville State University’s Department of Chemistry, Physics, and Materials Science to establish the Student-Centered Strategies, Scholarships, and Support ...


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FSU introduces new degree program to bolster the state’s manufacturing workforce

Daniel Autrey, PhD - Associate Professor & Chair Department of Chemistry, Physics, & Materials Science at Lloyd College of Health, Science, and Technology, Fayetteville State University
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Cape Fear Valley Health’s simulation center provides next level training for medical professionals

Mark Rose - Director of Workforce Development, Cape Fear Valley Health
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Fayetteville Technical Community College and North Carolina Military Business Center to host Federal Food Symposium April 1-2

Trent Ensley - Federal Business Development Professional, North Carolina Military Business Center

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Editor's note: "I'm Every Woman"

Happy Women’s History Month all! I hope you took some time to reflect on the important women in your life on International Women’s Day this past Saturday, March 8. I myself have had the unofficial theme song of the month “I’m Every Woman” by the irre