Students who do not speak US English as their first language and have not graduated from a US high school, are given the Accuplacer ESL test Also, students enrolling in a health technology program and who do not speak US English as their first language must meet minimum listening and speaking scores regardless of past coursework in the US or abroad.
When former Durham Technical Community College President Bill Ingram cut the ribbon at the grand opening of the Orange County Campus in May 2008, a new pathway to academic and career successes was created for Orange County residents, but it was a long road to get there.
Prior to the Orange County Campus, Durham Tech had offered credit and non-credit courses in more than 40 Orange County locations since 1999. Classes were taught in high schools, community centers, churches, the Orange County Skills Development Center, and several other locations throughout the county.
In the 1980s, Durham Technical Community College created one of the College's first video advertisements. At more than 12-minutes in length, the commercial highlights the various programs and professional trainings that were offered at the time.
Complete with '80s-era synthetic background music and vintage video transitions, the commercial is a snapshot of the need for promotion in a growing Durham and Triangle region.
Durham Technical Community College has received a $2,000 grant from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help stock the Campus Harvest Food Pantry.
The Durham Tech Campus Harvest Food Pantry offers food to students at no charge.
Alexandra Gooding, Campus Harvest Food Pantry Coordinator, said the pandemic has leveled the playing field and caused everyone to experience challenges.
Power of Us Camp’s objective is to provide exposure and generate interest in male-dominated fields to female and non-binary youth.
Bank of America has selected Durham Technical Community College Foundation as one of this year’s two Neighborhood Builder award winners.
The Foundation will be awarded $200,000 over the next two years towards various projects undertaken by the Center for College and Community Service as well as leadership training.
In August at Convocation 2024, Durham Tech celebrated the start of the academic year, welcomed new staff and reunited established colleagues.
The biggest highlights of the event were remarks delivered by three people who attended Durham Tech about the impact the College had on their lives.
Policies and Procedures Manual: Full-time employees in permanent allotted positions who complete an academic degree higher than the one held at the time of their initial offer of employment may receive an increase in compensation.
The Finish Line Grant program helps students complete their education when facing unforeseen challenges. In partnership with the Durham Workforce Development Board and the Regional Partnership Workforce Development Board, Durham Tech offers access to these funds for students who have completed at least 50 percent of their credit or non-credit program and are in good academic standing.