October is Cybersecurity Month, and it began at Durham Tech with a lunch-and-learn with Susan Cropp of the FBI on “Biosecurity from a Law Enforcement Perspective.”
“Of course we bring in top-notch presenters,” said Scott Neal, Cybersecurity, Net and Support Program instructor. “Durham Tech aspires to be the best community -- dare I say best college in teaching IT. We are building a culture right now. We are growing a premier associate degree program. We employ instructors who are specialists in their fields, and we are completely online, so our program is accessible to anyone.”
The six-semester Advanced Manufacturing Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree program covers essential skills needed in the advanced manufacturing field. Courses discuss print reading, hydraulics, welding, PLC, and work cell integration.
This comprehensive degree exposes you to several aspects of early childhood education and care.
In her sixth year of judging recipes and food at the North Carolina State Fair, Durham Tech Executive Chef and Café Manager Jordan Fulchiero looks forward to the event each fall.
“It is fun in and of itself but made so especially because it is nice to see industry friends that I see this one time of the year,” Fulchiero said.
Students who ultimately wish to complete a baccalaureate science degree at a four-year college or university would complete the Associate in Science (AS) degree. Curriculum courses focus on courses such as biology, chemistry, engineering, geology, mathematics, or physics.
Pilar Rocha-Goldberg, President and CEO of El Centro Hispano, has joined the Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees. Rocha-Goldberg was appointed by N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper to replace board member Rick Adams, whose term ended in June. She was officially sworn in on Oct. 8 and is the first Latinx member of the Durham Tech board.
This course is designed to provide individuals with the required knowledge, tools, and resources to become recognized as a certified Community Health Worker (CHW) in North Carolina working in a variety of healthcare and community settings (Health Departments, Hospitals, Federally Qualified Health Centers, Clinics, Faith-based Organizations, etc.).
Facility Services will pack up their operations and relocate down the street to its new home this December.
The department is currently found in Building 7 on Bacon Street on the Main Campus. Its new building is nearing completion off Cooper Street behind the George W. Newton Industrial & Engineering Technologies Center (Building 4).
Ellucian GO is a mobile app that provides free and convenient access to college events and a main campus map plus it allows you to register, check your grades, course schedules, and pay online.
The Excellence in Support Services Award at Durham Tech is an presented to non-faculty employees. It is designed to promote excellence and innovation and to encourage employee dedication in service to Durham Tech.