Heidi White, Director of International Student Services and Study Abroad at Durham Tech, will receive the Sister Cities of Durham/Mayor’s Award for Promoting International Understanding during a virtual ceremony on November 6.
Durham Tech has announced the hiring of Jerry Jones, former Director of Career Services and Workforce Development at Pitt Community College, who will lead the College’s Center for Workforce Engagement.
Jones will lead a Center focused on providing high-quality customized training, small business support, and apprenticeship, internship and other work-based learning experiences for students. The Center is tasked also with ensuring strong relationships between the College and employers, county economic development leadership, and economic and workforce development organizations.
Jones received his Master of Science in Managerial Leadership and Bachelor of Science in Management from National-Louis University in Virginia. He started his career in engineering and telecommunications and worked in the advanced manufacturing sector before joining Pitt Community College. At Pitt, he led the College’s work on customized training and career services, developed apprenticeships, and managed relationships with companies in the utilities, advanced manufacturing and life sciences sectors, among others.
He joins Durham Tech at a time of major regional growth and employment opportunities in life sciences, IT, skilled trades, advanced manufacturing and health care. The College has made commitments to meet the workforce needs in these areas and to support the economic and social mobility of Durham and Orange County residents.
The Automotive Systems Technology Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree exposes you to different aspects of the automotive trades and gives you an array of skills to enter the workforce with.
The Café (Cafe) at Durham Tech offers fresh on-campus breakfast and lunch dining options throughout the week. Also, find more information about other food options, Coffee Shop, Campus Harvest Food Pantry, and on-campus Vending Machines.
All students enrolling in a Health Technologies program must complete an English Language Requirement form to verify how the English language requirement has been met. Please see the form for complete information.
There are eight admission steps for DACA students to enroll at Durham Tech.
Tips from Campus Police on how to keep your belongings safe while on campus, and who to call if assistance is needed.
Maintenance is key to the longevity of electrical systems, and the Maintenance Electrician certificate helps students prepare to do just that.
Understanding childhood development is key in the early childhood field. This series of courses will teach you about this aspect of children's lives and more.
Check the schedules for placement testing on Main Campus and the Orange County Campus. Placement testing at Northern Durham Center is available by appointment.