Danielle Dourson admits that she would often forget what she had learned during the school year while she was on summer break.
Dourson was one of the Durham Technical Community College students who helped the children of McDougald Terrace keep their math, reading, and science skills sharp this summer during the Summer Fun Camp. The weekly camp began June 25 and ran until Aug. 3.
The new Durham Tech Promise program is making college more affordable – reducing tuition by as much as half for eligible students.
The program provides up to $1,000 each year for two years to eligible students. That means eligible in-state students who take a full-time 12-hour credit course load would only have to pay about half of the tuition.
Students can earn their Drivetrain Certificate in two semesters. Coursework covers operation, diagnosis, and repair of manual transmissions/transaxles, clutches, driveshafts, axles, and final drives.
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic Rider courses are designed for persons with little or no riding experience. Classes are held Friday-Sunday.
Nathaniel B. White Sr. blazed a trail at Durham Tech.
He was the College’s first African American Board of Trustee member and a founding member of Durham Industrial Education Center. He was appointed by the Durham County Board of Commissioners and served 32 years as a Trustee.
Tamira White, his granddaughter, said White had an intense passion for equality for Black people and that passion led to the inception of Durham Tech in 1961.
“He taught his children and nieces, and nephews to prepare for integration despite the forces that fought against it. He knew that to be ready for integration we, as people, would need to be educated just as our counterparts. Through his involvement with the Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People, he encouraged Blacks to support the bond that would lead to funding for Durham Tech,” she said. “Even though the bond was not intended to benefit Blacks, my grandfather understood that approving the bond would open opportunities for Blacks to receive the education they needed to successfully integrate and succeed.”
Vice President Harris and Secretary Walsh, we are especially gratified to welcome you to Durham Tech during our year-long celebration of our 60th anniversary. In this anniversary year, we recall that we were founded on the promise of providing access to the education and training needed to succeed amidst changing economic times. When industries like tobacco and textiles were being joined by information technology, advanced manufacturing and medicine.
The Nurse Aide curriculum prepares individuals to work under the supervision of licensed nursing professionals in performing nursing care and services for persons of all ages.
The Natural Hair Care program is designed to teach how to care for natural hair without the use of chemicals such as perms/relaxers and hair color.
Students who ultimately wish to complete a baccalaureate fine arts degree (BFA or BAFA) at a four-year college or university should enroll in the Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) degree program.
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.
