The Orange Board of County Commissioners approved its 2025-26 budget Tuesday, June 17, which reflects the commissioners’ strong support for public higher education. The budget provides full funding for operational increases, covers likely state salary increases, and maintains support for the Back to Work and Durham Tech Promise scholarships, programming at the Innovate Carolina Junction in Chapel Hill, and our efforts with apprenticeships and small businesses.
SaVE requires colleges and universities, both public and private, participating in federal student aid programs (covering virtually every campus in the United States) to increase transparency about the scope of sexual violence on campus, guarantee victims enhanced rights, provide for standards in institutional conduct proceedings, and provide campus community wide prevention educational programming.
Project SIGHT and the Mobile Health Lab provide free prescription eyewear and health services to children and adults of underinsured/low-income households in Durham County.
The Durham Industrial Education Center officially opened its doors on Sept. 5, 1961. Learn more about the history of Durham Tech.
Students who ultimately wish to complete a baccalaureate science degree in a Pharmaceutical Science program would complete the Associate in Science (AS) degree. Curriculum courses focus on courses such as biology, chemistry, engineering, geology, mathematics, or physics.
Cambiando Caminos (Changing Paths) is a student-led, educational advocacy organization dedicated to strengthening the identity and presence of Latino students at Durham Tech.
The Associate in Science (AS) is a two-year degree for students who ultimately wish to complete a baccalaureate degree. Emphasis is placed on courses such as biology, chemistry, engineering, geology, mathematics, or physics.
Durham Tech offers Continuing Education programs in Cosmetic Arts including Cosmetology, Esthetics Technology, Natural Hair Care, and Manicuring.
U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh joined Vice President Kamala Harris visit to Durham Technical Community College on Wednesday and highlighted the work of the College and the plans of the Biden Administration to grow and diversify registered apprenticeships.
“Community colleges like Durham Tech are essential to this work. They are the engine of equity and higher education. And they are the key to growing our middle class like creating pathways from school to career for American students and American workers,” Walsh said.
Gain core business skills and knowledge such as business law and economics in this business certificate program.