Continuing Education courses for Summer II and Fall 2026 are now available to view in Self-Service. Course sections listed with a begin date after July 1, 2026 will open for registration on July 1, 2026.
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The Adult High School Diploma Program serves students ages 25 and older who wish to obtain a high school credential.
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Leading global healthcare company Novo Nordisk held an apprenticeship signing for two Durham Tech students who are joining the company for a year. The apprenticeship program is part of the partnership the College, Novo Nordisk and ApprenticeshipNC launched in January 2023 to support and grow the talent pipeline in life sciences fields.
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In the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, the life sciences industry experienced a surge in demand for biotechnology professionals. In 2020, more than 11,000 biotechnology jobs were created in the Research Triangle.
As pharmaceutical companies around the world scrambled to develop a vaccine, local companies started calling Durham Tech more than ever before.
They needed skilled workers in their labs, and fast.
Telicia Hunter, then-Curriculum Developer for Biotechnology courses at Durham Tech, said it was a challenge, but she was up for it.
“All of a sudden, all eyes were on biotechnology – the College president, Durham and Orange Counties, the Back-to-Work Initiative, the BULLS Initiative. Covid brought a lot of awareness into our industry and companies were reaching out to us needing people trained and ready to work,” she said.
As pharmaceutical companies around the world scrambled to develop a vaccine, local companies started calling Durham Tech more than ever before.
They needed skilled workers in their labs, and fast.
Telicia Hunter, then-Curriculum Developer for Biotechnology courses at Durham Tech, said it was a challenge, but she was up for it.
“All of a sudden, all eyes were on biotechnology – the College president, Durham and Orange Counties, the Back-to-Work Initiative, the BULLS Initiative. Covid brought a lot of awareness into our industry and companies were reaching out to us needing people trained and ready to work,” she said.
Duke Street North began offers classes in Dialysis Technology, Central Sterile Processing, EKG, Esthetician Technology, Massage Therapy, Phlebotomy, and START Careers in Hotel and Lodging
The campaign was unveiled Tuesday night with an event at the College’s new Culinary Arts space in the American Tobacco Campus.
Durham Technical Community College celebrated longtime Durham resident Guy Solie and his recent donation of one of his works of public art to the College on Thursday, April 20. “The Dancers” is on the College’s Main Campus on Lawson Street and will remain on loan to the College indefinitely.
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic Rider courses are designed for persons with little or no riding experience. Classes are held Friday-Sunday.
American Rescue Plan/Higher Education Emergency Relief grants are meant to help pay bills, obtain food, and provide for your families during these difficult times.