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Wolfspeed and Durham Tech recognized 71 employees who completed a Manufacturing Process Technician or Manufacturing Equipment Technician course at a ceremony last Tuesday at Wolfspeed’s global headquarters in Durham. Tuesday’s graduation represented 10 cohorts from December 2021 through November 2022.
Wolfspeed and Durham Tech have worked together for more than 20 years to develop customized training for the organization. The technician training partnership began in January 2020 to increase qualified talent for technician positions within their organization. The training includes topics such as workplace success, safety, chemistry, electronics, sensors, robotics, Lean Six Sigma, problem solving, and statistical techniques.
Wolfspeed and Durham Tech have worked together for more than 20 years to develop customized training for the organization. The technician training partnership began in January 2020 to increase qualified talent for technician positions within their organization. The training includes topics such as workplace success, safety, chemistry, electronics, sensors, robotics, Lean Six Sigma, problem solving, and statistical techniques.
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.
Hundreds of families, friends, Durham Tech employees, and alumni walked into the Durham Bulls Athletic Park (DBAP) Wednesday evening and filled the seats to attend Durham Tech’s 60th commencement to celebrate the graduating class of 2022.
More than 350 crossed the stage and received their degree or diploma during the ceremony Wednesday.
Ibrahim Cissé, 2021 MacArthur “Genius Grant” Fellow and 2002 Durham Tech alumnus, gave an inspiring commencement speech that spoke to the education and preparation he received at Durham Tech prior to his award-winning career.
More than 350 crossed the stage and received their degree or diploma during the ceremony Wednesday.
Ibrahim Cissé, 2021 MacArthur “Genius Grant” Fellow and 2002 Durham Tech alumnus, gave an inspiring commencement speech that spoke to the education and preparation he received at Durham Tech prior to his award-winning career.
In 2005, Durham Technical Community College offered its first travel abroad opportunity for students.
The group traveled to Santiago, Chile, to visit Nobel Prize-winning poet Pablo Neruda’s home. Participants had the chance to take culture classes, Spanish classes, learn about the country’s geography and history.
Since then, students and faculty at the College have traveled to Central and South America, the Caribbean, Europe, and Africa on various trips.
The group traveled to Santiago, Chile, to visit Nobel Prize-winning poet Pablo Neruda’s home. Participants had the chance to take culture classes, Spanish classes, learn about the country’s geography and history.
Since then, students and faculty at the College have traveled to Central and South America, the Caribbean, Europe, and Africa on various trips.
Students who ultimately wish to complete a baccalaureate science degree (BS) 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.
Since 2003, Durham Tech has partnered with TROSA, a Durham-based nonprofit that empowers individuals with substance use disorders in the Triangle. The partnership provides Adult Basic Education classes to help TROSA residents further build their lives.
More than 100 TROSA participants have earned their GED through Durham Tech courses and many others have gone on to complete college degrees through the partnership.
“Community and connection are vitally important to TROSA and we are so fortunate to have a long-standing community partnership with Durham Tech,” said Keith Artin, President and CEO of TROSA. “For more than 25 years, TROSA has provided individuals with the time, tools, and resources to rebuild their lives and reclaim their futures.”
More than 100 TROSA participants have earned their GED through Durham Tech courses and many others have gone on to complete college degrees through the partnership.
“Community and connection are vitally important to TROSA and we are so fortunate to have a long-standing community partnership with Durham Tech,” said Keith Artin, President and CEO of TROSA. “For more than 25 years, TROSA has provided individuals with the time, tools, and resources to rebuild their lives and reclaim their futures.”
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.
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