In early December, scores of students, alumni and life sciences employers converged on Durham Tech’s Main Campus for the College’s first Life Sciences Networking event for students and interested members of the community. The event gave people interested in pursuing a career in life sciences the opportunity to meet company representatives, get advice and learn more about the variety of careers available in the field.
Since 2003, Durham Tech has partnered with TROSA, a Durham-based nonprofit that empowers individuals with substance use disorders in the Triangle. The partnership provides Adult Basic Education classes to help TROSA residents further build their lives.
More than 100 TROSA participants have earned their GED through Durham Tech courses and many others have gone on to complete college degrees through the partnership.
“Community and connection are vitally important to TROSA and we are so fortunate to have a long-standing community partnership with Durham Tech,” said Keith Artin, President and CEO of TROSA. “For more than 25 years, TROSA has provided individuals with the time, tools, and resources to rebuild their lives and reclaim their futures.”
As part of a relationship with UNC-Chapel Hill and its Center for Slavic, Eurasian and East European Studies, Durham Tech now offers a Ukrainian language course.
“Durham Tech is part of a Title VI grant [from the Department of Education] awarded to the UNC-CH's Center for Slavic, Eurasian and East European Studies. The grant runs for four years, and the sub-award to Durham Tech amounts to more than $50,000 that can be used for instructional costs, speakers/events, library materials and curriculum development,” said David Long, dean of creative and liberal arts at Durham Tech.
The Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) is intended for students who ultimately wish to complete a baccalaureate fine arts degree (BFA or BAFA) within four years. AFA curriculum courses focus on visual arts but the degree also includes general education offerings that emphasize the development of analytical skills, written and oral communication, and competencies in math and science.
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Gateway to College at Durham Tech is an educational option for Durham Public Schools (DPS) students ages 16-24 who have dropped out of high school but have a desire to get back on track and earn a diploma.
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Students from more than 100 countries take classes at Durham Tech, and our student life brings us together. The College has a number of clubs and organizations to help you meet new friends and start lifelong relationships.
Chefs and head cooks have many names. Job titles may include executive chef, sous chef, and kitchen manager. They direct and may participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of dishes.