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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This July, recent Durham Tech graduate Liliana “Lili” Bolanos Arbaca participated in the University of North Carolina EDGE Genomic symposium. EDGE, or Educational Pathways to Increase Diversity in Genomics, is a two-year summer program providing training in research skills, career opportunities and mentoring to undergraduate students, specifically first-year students and sophomore from underrepresented and disadvantaged, who are interested in genomics careers.
Education and workforce development organizations throughout central North Carolina put pen to paper Thursday, Sept. 21, creating AdvanceNC, a new coalition Gov. Roy Cooper predicted would become “a mighty force” preparing North Carolinians for jobs in a vibrant, ever-changing economy.
Paramedics administer basic or advanced emergency medical care and assess injuries and illnesses. They may administer medication intravenously, use equipment such as EKGs, or administer advanced life support to sick or injured individuals.
Train for a career in vision care with Durham Tech’s Opticianry program. Learn to fit eyewear, understand optical theory, and prepare for licensure in North Carolina.
Beyond Basic ESL offers core classes in Reading/Writing, Listening/Speaking, and Grammar, for those who already have a basic understanding of English and/or have already studied English either in the US or another country
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.
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.
The Marketing and Communications Department works with campus partners to coordinate ribbon cuttings for approved events.
In 1985, Durham Tech’s third president, Dr. Phail Wynn Jr., established the College’s formal observance of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. This was just two years after the holiday received federal recognition — and well before all 50 states approved it as a paid holiday for state employees.
The Wells Fargo Foundation recently granted $10,000 to the Durham Technical Community College Foundation to fund work-based learning scholarships.
The grant will provide 20 scholarships for students in the Career and Technical Education program for the fall 2018 and spring 2019 semesters.
The grant will provide 20 scholarships for students in the Career and Technical Education program for the fall 2018 and spring 2019 semesters.
Middle College High School opened its doors on Durham Tech's Main Campus in Fall 2005. The new high school was a collaborative effort among Durham Public Schools, Chapel Hill/Carrboro City Schools and Orange County Schools. It was designed to allow students to work toward a high school diploma while earning academic credits toward an associate degree from Durham Tech, or to transfer to a four-year university.