The temporary pedestrian walkway connecting the north and south areas of Main Campus will be closed beginning today, Tuesday, August 19, 2025, to address inconsistencies with ADA compliance. During this time, access across campus will be available through the original walkway that led to Building 10 that is close to the Lawson Street bus stop. This walkway will remain open while modifications are completed.
Loaner Laptop Program: Students may request to borrow a loaner laptop through the Durham Tech Library at no cost. They are available to check out for the entirety of the semester, and are renewable if the student is continuously enrolled in the subsequent semester. Note that the computer supply is limited. View more information about how to request a loaner laptop.
Reserve the Recording Room: Students may reserve the Library's Recording Room (Building 5, Room 213) for up to two hours. Priority is for students, faculty, and staff who need a space for non-musical audio or video recording, including conference presentations, job interviews, podcast recording, voice recording, instructional recording, and other related uses.
Library Tech Tools: Webcams, microphones, digital and video cameras, graphing calculators, and other tools are now available for checkout. View the Tech Tools guide for information.
Educational Resource Center, Building 5
1637 Lawson Street
Durham, NC 27703
919-536-7211, ext. 1631
library@durhamtech.edu
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Chat with a Librarian
525 College Park Rd.
Hillsborough, NC 27278
919-536-7238
library@durhamtech.edu
Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Chat with a Librarian
2401 Snow Hill Road
Durham, NC 27712
919-536-7240
library@durhamtech.edu
By appointment only.
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WOW! We’re still buzzing from last Friday’s Women Owning the Workforce event! 🎉
Female-identifying students in grades 9-12 explored careers in skilled trades through hands-on workshops such as wood turning, landscaping & horticulture, and electrical wiring. ⚡🌱🛠️
Opportunities like these help shape the future of skilled trades and bring more diversity to the workforce! 💪
Thank you Lowe's Home Improvement for donating mini buckets for each of our participants.
#DoGreatThings #durhamtech #SkilledTrades
Suma es nuestro evento anual enfocado en mujeres, en conmemoración del Mes Internacional de la Mujer, que empodera a emprendedoras hispanas en Carolina del Norte. Esta conferencia gratuita ofrece valiosas herramientas, recursos y oportunidades de networking para impulsar el éxito de sus negocios.
¡Regístrate ahora!
https://www.ncsbc.net/workshop.aspx?ekey=180450007
NC students from households making $80,000 or less could have their tuition and fees fully covered thanks to the Next NC Scholarship. 🙌
Applying is simple. Just submit your FAFSA form… that’s it! If you’re eligible, our financial aid team will let you know. There are no additional forms to fill out.
✅ Learn more at https://www.cfnc.org/pay-for-college/next-nc-scholarship/
#DoGreatThings #ncfinishfafsa
The Board of Directors of the American Association of Community Colleges has appointed Durham Tech Vice President and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Kara Battle to the Commission on College Readiness.
The Commission provides recommendations for consideration to AACC and the School Superintendents Association leadership in the design and execution of the two associations’ joint meetings. The commission also helps identify promising practices and colleges and K-12 districts using innovative solutions to advance college-going rates.
Dr. Battle's term runs through June 30, 2028.
#DoGreatThings
Durham Tech's Orange County Campus will operate on Yellow Status beginning at 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, due to further forecasted rain following Tropical Depression Chantal. This means that the Orange County Campus will operate remotely except for essential personnel. Classes after 5 p.m. will be online. No other Durham Tech locations are affected.
The College will provide additional updates on Thursday morning, July 10, after assessing any impact from overnight storms.
The @dtmobilehealth team is always up to something great! 🩺 Yesterday, Durham Tech EKG tech students worked with community partners to provide healthcare to residents of Durham. We are proud of the work they do to serve our community. 🫶
We are grateful to have these four leaders as part of the Durham Tech Foundation Board of Directors! #DoGreatThings
Will this be your first semester at Durham Tech? Are you a returning student who has been away for a while? Then join us for Great Start Day! 🎉
This half-day welcome event is an opportunity to tour the campus, meet your Success Coach, and prepare for the first day of fall classes. You don't want to miss it!
Register now by clicking the link in our bio.
Congratulations to Jessica Vaughan, our Director of Enrollment Management and CRM Strategy, on being named the 2025 Captain of the Year by Element451! 🎉👑
This award honors a leader who demonstrates outstanding commitment to their institution by guiding teams effectively and championing CRM innovation. Jessica’s leadership has been key in launching our student success module and fostering cross-departmental adoption of the CRM.
We’re so proud of you, Jessica! Thank you for your vision, energy, and impact. #DoGreatThings
Photos from Orange County Sheriff's Office - North Carolina's post
Exciting changes are coming to the campus bookstore! 📚
We’re partnering with BibliU to bring you day-one access to your course materials at a more affordable price.
✅ Digital textbooks
✅ Flat fee per book
✅ Cost included with your course
Access what you need, when you need it.
Tap the link in our bio to learn more!
Durham Tech students in the College’s Electric Line Technician program will now have the opportunity to apply for zero percent interest loans to cover living expenses and course costs.
Students can apply for loans between $2,000 and $10,000 once enrolled in Durham Tech’s Electrical Line Technician program. The loans can be used to meet life expenses students may face during the 14-week course, such as child care, transportation and housing costs.
Read more: https://www.durhamtech.edu/news/new-loan-program-open-door-career-electric-line-technician-field-through-durham-tech
One final graduation ceremony for the 2024-2025 academic year. 🎓🎉 Congrats to the graduates of the natural hair and manicuring programs!
📢 Important update: The bookstore will be closed June 30-July 13 as we prepare to transition to our new vendor. If you need any additional textbooks or supplies for summer, please make your purchases by June 26 to ensure you have what you need.
The store will reopen on July 14.
We just wrapped up the Power of Us summer camp at Durham Tech! 🎉 Rising 10th, 11th, and 12th graders explored exciting career and transfer pathways in:
💻 Information Technology
⚡ Electrical Systems Technology
🛠️ Computer-Integrated Machining
🚗 Automotive
🔬 Biomedical Equipment Technology
🔥 Welding
The Power of Us program is designed to recruit, support, and retain more female and female-identifying students in Career and Technical Education fields where women are historically underrepresented. We're proud to empower the next generation of skilled professionals!
Hey future Durham Tech students! Headed to campus this fall? Start your journey strong with the Summer Success Academy, a fun, week-long intro to college life!
✅ Meet faculty, staff & new friends
✅ Earn college credit
✅ Join a community service project
✅ Explore career pathways
✅ Discover campus resources
It’s the perfect way to get a head start. Click here to learn more and sign up: https://visit.durhamtech.edu/event/1005615
Today, we honor Juneteenth — a day of freedom, reflection, and resilience ❤️🖤💚
#DoGreatThings #juneteenth
We’re halfway through Pride Month and celebrating a milestone — 15 years of the SPECTRUM club at Durham Tech!
Founded by students to create a safe and inclusive space for members of the LGBTQ+ community, SPECTRUM continues to thrive through educational advocacy and community engagement activities. Here’s to 15 years of impact and many more to come.
Happy Pride Month! 🏳️🌈
Are you looking for your next move? Discover a career in Electronics Engineering Technology at Durham Tech!
This hands-on program is part of our Building, Engineering, and Skilled Trades (BEST) pathway and prepares you for in-demand careers in areas like automation, robotics, and circuit design.
If you’re curious about how things work and love solving problems, this could be the perfect path for you.
Get started today: https://www.durhamtech.edu/apply
Last week, we celebrated the newest graduates of the BRIDGE program! 🎓
This powerful partnership between Hayti Reborn–Justice Movement and Durham Tech is all about supporting individuals from all walks of life as they grow their skills and confidence. From technology awareness and soft skills to math and reading, BRIDGE helps participants build a strong foundation for whatever comes next.
We’re so proud of these graduates for taking that next step toward their future. 👏🎉 #DoGreatThings
Congratulations to the newest graduates of our Electric Line Technician program 👏
This outstanding group completed the 14-week course and they are ready to launch rewarding careers in the field.
We’re proud to share that 9 out of the 10 graduates already have jobs lined up!
Thanks to The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Duke Energy for partnering with us to make this program possible.
Interested in becoming an Electric Line Tech? Learn more: https://www.durhamtech.edu/continuing-education/electric-line-technician-continuing-education
Hey future Durham Tech students! Headed to campus this fall? Start your journey strong with the Summer Success Academy, a fun, week-long intro to college life!
✅ Meet faculty, staff & new friends
✅ Earn college credit
✅ Join a community service project
✅ Explore career pathways
✅ Discover campus resources
It’s the perfect way to get a head start. Click here to learn more and sign up: https://visit.durhamtech.edu/event/1005615
Durham Tech recently partnered with the Kramden Institute to host a job skills computer class. The class covered topics such as office programs and virus protection, resume building, and forming and maintaining a professional online life/presence.
At the end of the four-hour course, each participant was awarded a free refurbished laptop equipped with Windows 11 software to serve their academic needs. 💻📚
This was a pilot class offering with the hopes of being able to offer future courses with the same incentive/reward for class participation.
#DoGreatThings #durhamtech
Durham Tech is proud to partner with Novo Nordisk to offer students valuable hands-on experience through our apprenticeship program. 🤝 Mikel Carr (left) and Luis Bayona (right), students in the Industrial Systems Technology and Facilities Maintenance Technology programs, are now taking their classroom skills into the real world. Congratulations to both as they begin their new roles at Novo Nordisk! 👏
Learn more about our apprenticeship opportunities: https://www.durhamtech.edu/work-based-education-apprenticeship/asap
Are you a creative thinker with a passion for science? Interested in the medical field but prefer to work behind the scenes rather than directly with patients? Our Restorative Dental Technology program might be the perfect fit for you!
Take the first step toward an exciting and rewarding career today.
Learn more 👉 https://www.durhamtech.edu/programs-pathways/restorative-dental-technology
Of the 40 seniors graduating from @studentudurham this group of students announced that they will be attending Durham Tech! We are thrilled to welcome them to campus. 👏🎉
Student U is a nonprofit dedicated to creating a more equitable education system. Their mission is to empower and equip first-generation college students in @durham_public_schools to become leaders that will transform our city.
#DoGreatThings
Hats off to this outstanding group of ADN graduates.🎉 We’re so proud of all you’ve accomplished. Doing great things and changing lives! 🩺
“The support system will actually help you to get to that point where you CAN do great things”
Meet Elliott, a recent graduate of two Information Technology programs at Durham Tech. While he originally planned to transfer to a four-year university, he says he found a true sense of belonging here—thanks in large part to the support of his instructors. Now, he’s headed to an internship with Nutanix! 👏
It’s not too late to start your own journey at Durham Tech. Enroll now for summer and fall courses.
https://www.durhamtech.edu/apply
[EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT] Behind every comfortable workspace is a hardworking HVAC team making it happen. We’re so grateful for the hard work and expertise they bring to every job. Thank you for all you do!
Pictured: Marshall Fuller, Antonio Perez, and Erik Townsend
Not Pictured: Wasim El-Amin and Dwight Williams
Congratulations to the graduates of our Massage Therapy, Cosmetology, and Esthetics programs! Your hard work, creativity, and passion have paid off ✨🎓
The tassels have turned but the celebration definitely isn’t over! We’re still cheering on our incredible grads 🎓
The Durham Tech AFA program and Viva the Arts on Campus are proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Student Art Exhibition! 🎨
1st place: Max Shafer. False Spring, 2024
2nd place: Jonathan Byrd. Self Checkout, 2025
3rd place: Stewart Beavers. Pileated Woodpecker, 2025
People’s Choice: Amyah Shaw. These Old Shoes, 2025
Honorable mentions:
Alec Jan Recentes. Jason Mantzoukas, 2023. Graphite (Associate in General Education)
Luis Galvan. Acordeonista, 2024. Photography, Lightroom (Associate in Arts)
Riley Mallett. Our First Anniversary, 2023. Plaster, foam, clay, acrylic paint. (Associate in Arts)
That feeling when you just graduated 🎓 YOU DID IT, class of 2025! We are so proud of you 🫶
Photos from TROSA: Triangle Residential Options for Substance Abusers's post
Congratulations Durham Tech Class of 2025! We are live-streaming Commencement.
We’ll be livestreaming commencement right here on Facebook starting at 7 pm. Tune in at that time to watch!
You can also watch here: https://www.durhamtech.edu/commencement-stream
It’s almost here 🎓 Commencement is TOMORROW, May 13! We’re excited to celebrate our graduates with their families and friends.
Can’t join us in person? No worries—we’ll be livestreaming the ceremony on our website and Facebook page. The program starts at 7 p.m. sharp.
👉 Swipe for a few important reminders!
This National Nurses Week, we celebrate the heart, skill and dedication of our nursing students and alumni. Thank you for making a difference in our community. 🫶
#DoGreatThings #nationalnursesweek #durhamtech
[NEWS] Durham Tech announces alumnus and Chapel Hill Fire Chief Jay Mebane as 2025 Commencement speaker.
Mebane is a native of Burlington and holds an associate degree from Durham Technical Community College, a bachelor’s degree from Fayetteville State University, and is a 2022 Master of Public Affairs degree graduate at the University of North Carolina–Greensboro.
Read more: https://www.durhamtech.edu/news/durham-tech-announces-alumnus-and-chapel-hill-fire-chief-jay-mebane-2025-commencement-speaker
Calling all graduates 📢 Commencement is next Tuesday, May 13 and we are so excited to see you there. Please arrive to the DPAC at 5:30 dressed in your regalia and ready to celebrate! 🎓🎉
Dr. Flavio Giovanetti de Albuquerque recently received the plaque honoring Durham Tech's High-Altitude Balloon team for having the best overall payload in the 2024 competition. 🎉 The 2025 team competed earlier this year and the results should be out this month. Best of luck to this year's team! #DoGreatThings
Congratulations to Mr. Alec Virgil, Middle College High School instructor and Durham Public Schools teacher of the year! 👏🎉
#DoGreatThings
https://www.wral.com/news/education/durham-middle-college-teacher-year-2024-25/
Congratulations to Demitrius Bullock and Patricia Johnson for graduating from the North Carolina Community Colleges 2024-2025 Advising Leadership Academy! This academy went through a selective application process and began back in September 2024. Our employees are doing great things! 👏
#DoGreatThings #durhamtech
[JOB FAIR UPDATE] The Saturday portion of the job fair has been canceled, but we hope to see everyone on Friday, May 2!
🗓️ May 2
⏰ 10 AM - 2 PM
📍 Durham Tech’s Main Campus, Building 10
1637 E. Lawson Street Durham, NC 27703
Register now: https://www.ncworks.gov
Happy National Apprenticeship Day! 🎉 Durham Tech is celebrating by recognizing our current employer partners, their apprentices and the respective meta majors:
BASF- Industrial Systems Technology
Kellanova- Industrial Systems Technology and Electrical Systems Technology
Duke- Surgical Tech
Wake Med- Surgical Tech
Early Years- Early Childhood Education
Novo Nordisk- Industrial Systems Technology
UNC- Medical Assisting
Learn more: https://www.durhamtech.edu/work-based-education-apprenticeship/asap
#DoGreatThings #durhamtech #nationalapprenticeshipday
Last call! This exciting event from our Culinary Arts and Hospitality program is happening on Wednesday, and you don't want to miss it. The Cheftacular Catering Showcase is an opportunity to sample 18 different dishes from our culinary students. See you there!
🗓️ Wednesday, April 30
⏰ 12:00 - 2:00 PM
📍 Durham Tech American Tobacco Campus
Reserve your spot: https://tables.toasttab.com/restaurants/15ed4bac-acb0-4d06-9a87-c93e571e640b/reserve?partySize=2&dateTime=2025-04-30T12:00:00.000-04:00
[EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT] In the fall, our Emergency Medical Science program received a $400,000 grant to purchase new high-tech, interactive equipment. This team played a huge role in making that happen. Great work! 👏
Pictured: Steve Wilson, Justin Long, Kayla Corredera-Wells, Sam Mansour and Justin Davis
Not pictured: Abigail Woodhouse
#DoGreatThings #durhamtech #greatworkgreatpeople
Join us for a RIDE Day event hosted by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation on Saturday, May 10. 🏍️
Whether you are a new rider or an experienced one, anyone is welcome! This is a no pressure, no hassle environment to try riding for the first time or check your riding skills.
Requirements:
✅ must be 16 or older
✅ pants and long-sleeved shirt
✅ sturdy, over the ankle shoes
Motorcycle, helmet and gloves are provided (or you can bring your own!)
🗓️ Saturday, May 10
⏰ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
📍 Durham Tech Main Campus, Parking lot H (behind Building 4 on Cooper Street)
Congratulations to the newly inducted members of Phi Theta Kappa! 🎉🌟
17 of the new members participated in the induction ceremony on Monday evening. #DoGreatThings
[NEWS] Durham Tech receives a $1.5 million gift from the Eichholz Foundation to support the arts 👏
Natalie and Dan Dunn, trustees of the Robert and Mercedes Eichholz Foundation, announced the Durham Tech Endowment for the Arts on Wednesday, which will be dedicated to supporting the arts on campus.
This transformational gift will fund expanded annual arts programming — including public art and installations, visiting artists and lectures, gallery exhibitions, and more.
Read more: https://www.durhamtech.edu/news/college-receives-15-million-gift-eichholz-foundation-support-arts
Durham Tech Foundation
#DoGreatThings #durhamtech
Today we celebrate our amazing administrative professionals. ✨ Their organization, dedication, and magic behind the scenes keep everything running smoothly. Thank you to these incredible people:
Toni Brown, Ellen Boswell, Tracy Johnson, Rhiannah Holt, Gwen Silver, Glenda Morris, Jesus Gomez-Cespedes, Ari Dolikhani, Shannon Hughes, Donna Matheson, Clara Hawley, Anne Harris, April Beyah-Joseph, Schronda Evans, Jamie McIver-Eshiet, Rhonda Nottingham, Judy Hunter, Judy Graham, Alfreda Gregory, Ashley Pawson, Angela Perry, Antonio McNeill, Ka-Miyea Wright, Belinda Wiley, Mary Stanley, Carmen Abreu-Riley and Paola Kiprovski
#administrativeprofessionalsday #DoGreatThings
Calling all foodies! 🍴 We have another exciting event from our Culinary Arts and Hospitality program. The Cheftacular Catering Showcase is an opportunity to sample 18 different dishes from our culinary students. You don’t want to miss it!
🗓️ Wednesday, April 30
⏰ 12:00 - 2:00 PM
📍 Durham Tech American Tobacco Campus
Reserve your spot now: https://tables.toasttab.com/restaurants/15ed4bac-acb0-4d06-9a87-c93e571e640b/reserve?partySize=2&dateTime=2025-04-30T12:00:00.000-04:00
TONIGHT! 🎉 We hope you'll join us for the Open House event to celebrate our new Duke Street North location.
The public is invited to an Open House at Durham Tech's new location at 3414 N. Duke St. tonight, April 22 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
This location houses our Cosmetology, Esthetician Technology, Natural Hair Care Specialist, Manicuring Specialist, Massage Therapy and Real Estate programs.
JOB FAIR 🌟
Join us on Friday, May 2 or Saturday, May 3 for our job fair, in collaboration with NC Works and Durham Workforce Development Board. On each of those days, we will host around 80 employers.
🗓️ May 2 and May 3
⏰ 10 AM - 2 PM
📍 Durham Tech’s Main Campus, Building 10
Pre-register now: https://www.ncworks.gov/vosnet/default.aspx
[EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT] Congratulations to Dr. Norman Collins, Apprenticeship Coordinator, on being accepted into the United Way of the Greater Triangle’s Workforce Leadership Academy! He is pictured here (front row, left) with his cohort at their first in-person retreat. #DoGreatThings
Join the Culinary Arts and Hospitality program on Monday, April 21 for some delicious Caribbean cuisine at the Durham Tech American Tobacco Campus.
🍴 Seating is available at 11:30 a.m. or 12:45 p.m. and the cost is $25 per person. Bring your friends and enjoy lunch together while supporting an incredible program.
Reserve your spot now: https://tables.toasttab.com/restaurants/15ed4bac-acb0-4d06-9a87-c93e571e640b/reserve?partySize=2&dateTime=2025-04-21T11:30:00.000-04:00
[NEWS] Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation has awarded Durham Tech a $200,000 grant to expand the Campus Harvest Food Pantry 👏
This transformative opportunity will allow us to renovate the current food pantry on Main Campus, create a new food pantry at our Orange County Campus, as well as add snack carts at the Northern Durham Center and Duke Street North locations.
In 2024, the pantry provided 64,538 pounds of food, impacting 6,822 people, including households with children.
Thank you, Food Lion!
Read more: https://www.durhamtech.edu/news/food-lion-feeds-charitable-foundation-awards-durham-tech-200000-grant-expand-colleges-food
Durham Tech Foundation
Commencement is almost here! 🎓
Graduating students—don’t miss the Cap and Gown Fair next Friday for photos, fun, and everything you need to get commencement-ready.
📅 Friday, April 25
🕙 10 AM – 6 PM
📍 Building 10, Multipurpose Room
Click the link in our bio to stay up to date on all commencement info!
Enroll now in our Restorative Dental Technology program and gain hands-on experience creating dentures, partials, crowns, and bridges—essential restorations that improve lives and smiles. 🦷🪥
Check out this video to learn more 👇
https://youtu.be/wvJSiDd8yRY?si=J6sX8V1DXFASrSCc
Our Career Fair is back! Save the dates: Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3. On each of those days, we will host around 80 employers. More information to follow.
📚 To prepare you for the Career Fair, we’re offering several workshops and labs throughout the month: LinkedIn profiles, resume writing, mock interviews and networking. Check it out 👇
A night to remember 💃🕺
On Friday evening, the College and Career Readiness department held the first ever prom for students studying to complete their Adult High School credential!
A special thank you to the Perry Memorial Fund for generating memorable and often overdue experiences for our wonderful, hard-working CCR students. 🫶
#DoGreatThings #durhamtech
[EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT] This incredible team has been instrumental in implementing our Early Success System through Element 451. We're truly grateful for their dedication and support in helping us strengthen our communication with students. 👏
Pictured: Jessica Vaughan, Dr. Holly June, Sarah Privette, Ulric Hill, Tiffany Robinson, Chris Mansfield, LaDelta Williams, and Marisa Sulivan
Not pictured: Akin Akinli
#DoGreatThings #durhamtech #greatworkgreatpeople
[NEWS] Durham Tech has been selected to serve on one of three university teams put together to help solve NASA's 21st century aviation challenges. 👏
Click the link below to read more:
https://www.durhamtech.edu/news/durham-tech-selected-part-nasa-2025-university-leadership-initiative-research-team
Join the Culinary Arts and Hospitality program on Monday, April 21 for some delicious Caribbean cuisine at the Durham Tech American Tobacco Campus.
🍴 Seating is available at 11:30 a.m. or 12:45 p.m. and the cost is $25 per person. Bring your friends and enjoy lunch together while supporting an incredible program.
Reserve your spot now: https://tables.toasttab.com/restaurants/15ed4bac-acb0-4d06-9a87-c93e571e640b/reserve?partySize=2&dateTime=2025-04-21T11:30:00.000-04:00
Summer and fall registration is happening now! ✅ Apply today and start building your path to success at Durham Tech.
https://www.durhamtech.edu/apply
#DoGreatThings #durhamtech
2025 ApprenticeshipNC Outstanding Registered Apprentice: Kilie Fetzer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bru0E4OuuE
Our Career Fair is back! Save the dates: Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3. On each of those days, we will host around 80 employers. More information to follow.
📚To prepare you for the Career Fair, we’re offering several workshops and labs throughout the month: LinkedIn profiles, resume writing, mock interviews and networking.
We hope you’ll join us!
Congratulations to our very own Erin Popov, Director of Restorative Dental Technology, for being featured in the latest issue of Inside Dental Technology! 👏 This issue spotlights women who are transforming the dental lab industry. Great work, Erin. 🦷🪥
Read the full article: https://tinyurl.com/2f2r52r3
#DoGreatThings #durhamtech #RestorativeDentistry #dentaltechnology
[NEWS] Durham Tech recently relaunched the Electric Line Technician program 👏
The program is a total of 14 weeks. Students will spend 10 weeks on Durham Tech’s Northern Durham Center campus and the final four weeks on the grounds of the old Chapel Hill airport. While in Durham, the students learn the above-ground portion of the class and climb two sizes of practice poles. At the airport, the students learn the underground portion of the trade, doing things like splicing wires.
The program is also FREE to students, thanks to a grant from Duke Energy.
Read more: https://www.durhamtech.edu/news/durham-tech-relaunches-electric-line-program
#DoGreatThings #durhamtech #Linetech #electricline
Students- there is still time to submit artwork through April 10th for the 2025 Student Art Exhibition! 🎨🖌️ Did we mention there is a cash prize? 👀
Click the link in our bio for more details.
#DoGreatThings #durhamtech
[NEWS] Durham Tech graduate Kilie Fetzer has been named the 2025 ApprenticeshipNC Outstanding Registered Apprentice. 👏
Fetzer, who graduated from the surgical technology program at Durham Tech, was hired by Duke Health shortly after completing an apprenticeship there.
“Going through the apprenticeship truly gave me such an advantage in my job today,” she said. “I will always be grateful for where it led me and honored by the award bestowed on me.”
Read more: https://www.durhamtech.edu/news/durham-tech-graduate-named-2025-apprenticeshipnc-outstanding-registered-apprentice
#DoGreatThings #durhamtech #apprenticeshipnc
It’s that time of year again… Spring Fling! 🎉
Come out to the Main Campus Quad on Wednesday, April 9 to enjoy food, games and music. You'll also have the opportunity to meet with campus organizations and transfer universities. Make sure to bring your student ID for check-in. See you there!
#DoGreatThings #durhamtech
Congratulations to the inaugural class of students enrolling in Durham Early College of Health Sciences (DECHS)! 🎉
Last Monday, we proudly celebrated the 99 rising ninth graders who have been admitted to DECHS during a special signing day event.
DECHS will provide high school students with unique opportunities to earn credentials that prepare them for in-demand careers in healthcare at Duke.
This innovative partnership between Durham Tech, Duke Health, and Durham Public Schools was made possible through a transformative grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies.
Our Spring Open House event last Saturday was a record-breaking success! 🎉
Prospective students and families got to connect with program directors, explore campus, and discover all the amazing resources Durham Tech has to offer.
If you're ready to take the next step, now’s the time to register for summer and fall classes! Click the link below to get started. ⬇️
https://www.durhamtech.edu/apply
#DoGreatThings #durhamtech
🥞 Join the Culinary Arts and Hospitality program on Wednesday, April 2 for a delicious meal at the Durham Tech American Tobacco Campus.
🍴 Seating is available at 11:30 a.m. or 12:45 p.m. and the cost is $20 per person. Bring your friends and enjoy lunch together while supporting an incredible program.
🔗 Reservations can be made here:
https://tables.toasttab.com/restaurants/15ed4bac-acb0-4d06-9a87-c93e571e640b/reserve?partySize=2&dateTime=2025-04-02T11:30:00.000-04:00
#DoGreatThings #durhamtech
WOW! We’re still buzzing from last Friday’s Women Owning the Workforce event! 🎉
Female-identifying students in grades 9-12 explored careers in skilled trades through hands-on workshops such as wood turning, landscaping & horticulture, and electrical wiring. ⚡🌱🛠️
Opportunities like these help shape the future of skilled trades and bring more diversity to the workforce! 💪
Thank you Lowe's Home Improvement for donating mini buckets for each of our participants.
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Suma es nuestro evento anual enfocado en mujeres, en conmemoración del Mes Internacional de la Mujer, que empodera a emprendedoras hispanas en Carolina del Norte. Esta conferencia gratuita ofrece valiosas herramientas, recursos y oportunidades de networking para impulsar el éxito de sus negocios.
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https://www.ncsbc.net/workshop.aspx?ekey=180450007
NC students from households making $80,000 or less could have their tuition and fees fully covered thanks to the Next NC Scholarship. 🙌
Applying is simple. Just submit your FAFSA form… that’s it! If you’re eligible, our financial aid team will let you know. There are no additional forms to fill out.
✅ Learn more at https://www.cfnc.org/pay-for-college/next-nc-scholarship/
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The Board of Directors of the American Association of Community Colleges has appointed Durham Tech Vice President and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Kara Battle to the Commission on College Readiness.
The Commission provides recommendations for consideration to AACC and the School Superintendents Association leadership in the design and execution of the two associations’ joint meetings. The commission also helps identify promising practices and colleges and K-12 districts using innovative solutions to advance college-going rates.
Dr. Battle's term runs through June 30, 2028.
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