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The wake-up call came in January 2011.
It was Durham Tech’s 50th anniversary and former president Dr. Bill Ingram called for a “Year of Service” to celebrate – encouraging students and employees to participate in volunteer opportunities and service learning.
To kick off the year, the Durham Tech Student Senate, now Student Government Association, distributed 50 bags of food to students during the Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Event.
All 50 bags were gone in 10 minutes.
It was Durham Tech’s 50th anniversary and former president Dr. Bill Ingram called for a “Year of Service” to celebrate – encouraging students and employees to participate in volunteer opportunities and service learning.
To kick off the year, the Durham Tech Student Senate, now Student Government Association, distributed 50 bags of food to students during the Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Event.
All 50 bags were gone in 10 minutes.
Tiffany Skouby’s leadership journey began in a psychology class at Durham Tech’s Orange County Campus in 2010.
The instructor broke students up into test groups for a project and Skouby’s group were all members of the LGBTQ+ community. The students grew close as they discussed challenges they faced every day.
“Our group didn’t feel represented. We had a voice and we wanted to be heard,” Skouby said. “Durham Tech heard us loud and clear. From that group, an organization grew.”
The instructor broke students up into test groups for a project and Skouby’s group were all members of the LGBTQ+ community. The students grew close as they discussed challenges they faced every day.
“Our group didn’t feel represented. We had a voice and we wanted to be heard,” Skouby said. “Durham Tech heard us loud and clear. From that group, an organization grew.”
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When the City of Durham experienced a nursing shortage in the 1960’s, Durham Tech responded in short order with a thriving practical nursing program that continues today.
It’s believed to be the College’s first community partnership program created to meet a vital need for the community. In recent years, the College has partnered with major employers in the Triangle to provide diverse talent and specialized programs.
In 2020, Durham Tech developed an Electrical Line Technician program to meet the need for line workers, as identified by Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas.
Both organizations helped fund the program. James Brandon Kidd, a 2022 graduate of the program, said his experience was extremely positive and he was excited to learn something new every day. Kidd secured a job with Duke Energy before he completed the program.
"I found a career that I am extremely excited about. I feel like I have a knack for it and I think this class helped to bring out those qualities and show me what the possibilities are throughout this journey,” Kidd said.
It’s believed to be the College’s first community partnership program created to meet a vital need for the community. In recent years, the College has partnered with major employers in the Triangle to provide diverse talent and specialized programs.
In 2020, Durham Tech developed an Electrical Line Technician program to meet the need for line workers, as identified by Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas.
Both organizations helped fund the program. James Brandon Kidd, a 2022 graduate of the program, said his experience was extremely positive and he was excited to learn something new every day. Kidd secured a job with Duke Energy before he completed the program.
"I found a career that I am extremely excited about. I feel like I have a knack for it and I think this class helped to bring out those qualities and show me what the possibilities are throughout this journey,” Kidd said.
Thank you for joining us in celebrating our 60 for 60 campaign as we looked back on six decades of impact. Thank you for joining us in celebrating our 60 for 60 campaign as we looked back on six decades of impact.
This last year had it all – President J.B. Buxton’s honorary first pitch at Durham Bulls stadium and later our Commencement at the ballpark, the opening and dedication of the William G. Ingram Center for Learning and Applied Technologies, Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit to Main Campus, the launch of RTP Bio and the 911 Academy, and our new Affordable Housing Initiative – just to name a few.
For 60 years, Durham Tech has made education accessible to all. We haven't focused primarily on identifying talent like many universities – instead, we specialize in developing it. We build and grow our residents and community from where they are to where they want to be.
This last year had it all – President J.B. Buxton’s honorary first pitch at Durham Bulls stadium and later our Commencement at the ballpark, the opening and dedication of the William G. Ingram Center for Learning and Applied Technologies, Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit to Main Campus, the launch of RTP Bio and the 911 Academy, and our new Affordable Housing Initiative – just to name a few.
For 60 years, Durham Tech has made education accessible to all. We haven't focused primarily on identifying talent like many universities – instead, we specialize in developing it. We build and grow our residents and community from where they are to where they want to be.
This last year had it all – President J.B. Buxton’s honorary first pitch at Durham Bulls stadium and later our Commencement at the ballpark, the opening and dedication of the William G. Ingram Center for Learning and Applied Technologies, Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit to Main Campus, the launch of RTP Bio and the 911 Academy, and our new Affordable Housing Initiative – just to name a few.
For 60 years, Durham Tech has made education accessible to all. We haven't focused primarily on identifying talent like many universities – instead, we specialize in developing it. We build and grow our residents and community from where they are to where they want to be.
This last year had it all – President J.B. Buxton’s honorary first pitch at Durham Bulls stadium and later our Commencement at the ballpark, the opening and dedication of the William G. Ingram Center for Learning and Applied Technologies, Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit to Main Campus, the launch of RTP Bio and the 911 Academy, and our new Affordable Housing Initiative – just to name a few.
For 60 years, Durham Tech has made education accessible to all. We haven't focused primarily on identifying talent like many universities – instead, we specialize in developing it. We build and grow our residents and community from where they are to where they want to be.
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Eligible students will receive grants and scholarship funds for free tuition during the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years.
After nearly 40 years, Jerry Jones returned to Research Triangle Park (RTP) as the Executive Director of the Center for Workforce Engagement at Durham Tech – helping prepare residents to meet demands in the workforce.
His career began in RTP in 1984 as a test technician with Nortel Networks. After gaining decades of experience in customized training throughout North Carolina and Virginia, he is back home and ready to make a measurable impact in the Triangle.
The Center for Workforce Engagement opened at RTP’s Frontier Campus earlier this year and will provide classroom space for customized training for new and growing businesses. The Center also incorporates Durham Tech Career Services, Corporate Services, Human Resources Development, the Small Business Center, and Work-Based Education and Apprenticeship.
“Impacting people’s lives for good and being a part of training and connecting them to great job opportunities never gets old. Knowing that you play even a small part in changing people’s lives is a wonderful feeling,” Jones said.
His career began in RTP in 1984 as a test technician with Nortel Networks. After gaining decades of experience in customized training throughout North Carolina and Virginia, he is back home and ready to make a measurable impact in the Triangle.
The Center for Workforce Engagement opened at RTP’s Frontier Campus earlier this year and will provide classroom space for customized training for new and growing businesses. The Center also incorporates Durham Tech Career Services, Corporate Services, Human Resources Development, the Small Business Center, and Work-Based Education and Apprenticeship.
“Impacting people’s lives for good and being a part of training and connecting them to great job opportunities never gets old. Knowing that you play even a small part in changing people’s lives is a wonderful feeling,” Jones said.
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