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College classes may invoke thoughts of desks and textbooks, but the customized training department at Durham Tech works largely within companies in the Research Triangle.
Through the years, Durham Tech has developed customized courses for some of the largest corporate names in North Carolina including AW North Carolina, Burt’s Bees, Dynamit Nobel Silicon, General Electric Semiconductor, GE Aviation, Medicago, IBM, Mitsubishi Semiconductor America Inc, and Orange County firms such as Morinaga America Foods, WestRock, and AKG of America, among others.
Through the years, Durham Tech has developed customized courses for some of the largest corporate names in North Carolina including AW North Carolina, Burt’s Bees, Dynamit Nobel Silicon, General Electric Semiconductor, GE Aviation, Medicago, IBM, Mitsubishi Semiconductor America Inc, and Orange County firms such as Morinaga America Foods, WestRock, and AKG of America, among others.
Community Health Workers advise clients or community groups on issues related to improving general health, such as diet or exercise.
Marketing Managers Identify, develop, or evaluate marketing strategy, based on knowledge of establishment objectives, market characteristics, and cost and markup factors
Project Skilling Up provides help in exploring contemporary career paths and resources regarding employment possibilities in the area. For students who reside in Durham or Orange counties, Project Skilling Up can provide funding for tuition or books for curriculum and Continuing Education training.
Beyond Basic ESL offers core classes in Reading/Writing, Listening/Speaking, and Grammar, for those who already have a basic understanding of English and/or have already studied English either in the US or another country
Policies and Procedures Manual: The section contains policies and procedures relating to matters affecting not only students and employees, but the surrounding community and general public as well.
Skilled trades jobs are in high-demand, and Durham Tech offers short-term credentials to help students get to work fast. The Building and Skilled Trades program provides training for entry-level positions in building construction, ranging from cabinetry and plumbing to masonry and forklift training.
The Durham Tech Foundation has added four new members to its Board of Directors, each bringing a strong record of leadership, innovation, and community service. Venus Myles, André Blackman, Terry McDonnell, and Brendan Moylan offer expertise across health care, financial services, entrepreneurship, and community development — sectors that align closely with Durham Tech’s mission of equitable education and workforce advancement.
If you find yourself facing a financial emergency that threatens your ability to finish school, Durham Tech has two programs that can help.