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The Community Spanish Interpreter curriculum prepares individuals to work as entry-level bilingual professionals who will provide communication access in interview and interactive settings. In addition, this curriculum provides educational training for working professionals who want to acquire Spanish language skills.
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Through a pair of dark lenses, Durham Tech paramedic student Thomas Doty could see a patient lying down with a blood clot in their right leg.
He reached out to navigate through the augmented reality simulation as he watched the scene unfold.
The simulation was viewed through the Emergency Medical Science program’s new set of augmented reality glasses – a device that allows its users to virtually view what happens inside the body it’s hit with a disease or medical condition.
He reached out to navigate through the augmented reality simulation as he watched the scene unfold.
The simulation was viewed through the Emergency Medical Science program’s new set of augmented reality glasses – a device that allows its users to virtually view what happens inside the body it’s hit with a disease or medical condition.
Durham Technical Community College has announced longtime Durham Tech leader Dr. Kara Battle as the College’s new Chief Academic Officer after a nationwide search and interview process.
Battle, the former Dean of Science and Math programs at Durham Tech, was instrumental in restructuring the College into Guided Career Pathways and in merging continuing education and curriculum programs in recent years. Since Spring 2021, Battle has held the Interim Chief Academic Officer role following the departure of Dr. Susan Paris.
Battle, the former Dean of Science and Math programs at Durham Tech, was instrumental in restructuring the College into Guided Career Pathways and in merging continuing education and curriculum programs in recent years. Since Spring 2021, Battle has held the Interim Chief Academic Officer role following the departure of Dr. Susan Paris.
There are two pathways for students to transfer to a baccalaureate science degree in Information Technology at a four-year college or university.
From one generation to the next, the Westbrook family has found an educational home at Durham Tech.
“In church one day a fellow parishioner and Durham Tech employee, Lauren Norton, and I were talking. I mentioned that three generations of my family had attended Durham Tech and inquired as to whether this was an oddity,” Sue Westbrook Rice said.
“In church one day a fellow parishioner and Durham Tech employee, Lauren Norton, and I were talking. I mentioned that three generations of my family had attended Durham Tech and inquired as to whether this was an oddity,” Sue Westbrook Rice said.
Collaboration includes scholarships to promote a diverse program applicant pool
Durham Technical Community College and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) are announcing the launch of a five-year insurance career pathway partnership with scholarship opportunities for students.
The Durham Tech Insurance Licensing Program will start in February 2022, offering the pre-licensing education required by the North Carolina Department of Insurance (NCDOI) to become an insurance licensee. Program courses will include Life Insurance, Accident & Health/Sickness Insurance and Medicare Supplement/Long-Term Care/Estate Insurance. In addition to skill-building and training, the program will also provide students with direct connections to industry professionals and resources for a more seamless career entry.
“Durham Tech is pleased to partner in workforce training with Blue Cross NC. Together, we aim to train residents in our region and beyond for insurance careers, including those who have been historically underrepresented in the industry,” said Melissa Chappell, Durham Tech Foundation Executive Director.
Durham Technical Community College and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) are announcing the launch of a five-year insurance career pathway partnership with scholarship opportunities for students.
The Durham Tech Insurance Licensing Program will start in February 2022, offering the pre-licensing education required by the North Carolina Department of Insurance (NCDOI) to become an insurance licensee. Program courses will include Life Insurance, Accident & Health/Sickness Insurance and Medicare Supplement/Long-Term Care/Estate Insurance. In addition to skill-building and training, the program will also provide students with direct connections to industry professionals and resources for a more seamless career entry.
“Durham Tech is pleased to partner in workforce training with Blue Cross NC. Together, we aim to train residents in our region and beyond for insurance careers, including those who have been historically underrepresented in the industry,” said Melissa Chappell, Durham Tech Foundation Executive Director.
In September 2022, the Newton Makerspace was unveiled on Main Campus -- made possible by a contribution from Newton Instrument Company. The need for the high-tech makerspace was identified in 2018 when college leadership recognized the increase in industrial trades and the need to attract more students into this growing field. This type of collaborative, project-based learning environment would mirror the workplace through innovation -- supporting students in engineering, skilled trades, construction, art, welding, and design.