Thank you Achieving The Dream for your continued partnership with the Belk Center and @ncstate.bsky.social's Community College Leadership program. Our students have unparalleled experiences to engage with national leaders about the most critical issues facing students. #ATDDream
“I’m committed to investing in our future, partnering with employers, strengthening community colleges and creating pipelines from education to opportunity,” says Governor Stein via EducationNC.
https://www.ednc.org/2-12-2026-myfuturenc-unveils-new-data-and-workforce-act-to-hit-2030-goal/
Congrats to all of this year's Champions! The Belk Center team is proud to support NC Reconnect and the Surry-Yadkin Works program to strengthen education-to-workforce pipelines in NC.
https://www.ednc.org/myfuturenc-announces-2026-champions-for-attainment
"Community colleges are not a fallback. They are a bold first choice. And our national narrative, employer hiring pipelines & guidance from high school counselors to prospective college students should reflect that truth." @Comm_College
https://ow.ly/fEmA50YbNbT
North Carolina is making progress — and the next steps matter. Join @myFutureNC on February 12 at 3 PM for The State of Educational Attainment as they share new data, insights & tools to help leaders take action in meeting workforce needs. Register: https://ow.ly/jSty50YbN0T
"By talking to students directly — by listening to their voices and designing programs with them — we gained more granular examples that helped us quickly develop effective strategies to help them stay on track to complete," says @ForsythTechPrez
www.ccdaily.com/2026/01/stud...
"For the community colleges that embrace this change, it’s an opportunity to expand what “success” means in higher education, building on traditional measures like graduation and completion to include the outcomes that matter most to learners and employers alike."
https://ow.ly/PLnI50Y4Ywb
Welcome Dr. Shannon Hair! Congratulations on your new role as president of @JamesSpruntCC — we look forward to working with you.
https://www.ccdaily.com/2026/01/newsmakers-346/
Congrats to EducationNC on another incredible year—lifting up voices across North Carolina to tell the story of education statewide!
https://www.ednc.org/edncs-commitment-to-public-service-2026/
The path from classroom to career should be clear—but for many students in the Carolinas, it’s not. The Leon Levine Foundation just launched the Carolina Career-Connected Learning RFP to scale models linking high school, postsecondary ed & the workforce. Learn more: https://ow.ly/hS3T50Y1hNz
DHL Lesson #5: Graduation is just the handoff. Following up ensures students thrive and that we continuously improve programs. #DHLessonsLearned
www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-t...
DHL Lesson #4: Lead by example. Integrate practical, hands-on experiences inside the community college to prepare students for success outside. #DHLessonsLearned
www.ccdaily.com/2025/10/link...
Congrats to Dr. Andrea DeSantis on being selected by the U.S. Dept. of Education to help shape the new Workforce Pell program. Andrea (a former @NCStateBelk colleague!) brings exceptional leadership & expertise that will guide this workforce training initiative.
https://ow.ly/YH6350XLEka
DHL Lesson #3: Learning by doing matters. Work-based learning from day one gives students the skills and confidence to launch into meaningful careers. #DHLessonsLearned
www.ednc.org/gov-steins-c...
DHL Lesson #2: Every student deserves a clear plan. Guiding students on courses, career goals and finances is how we help them persist. #DHLessonsLearned
www.ednc.org/a-closer-loo...
DHL Lesson #1: As Jason Wood reminds us, “We can’t graduate people into poverty.” Workforce Pell is one tool helping adults access high-value training that leads to real economic mobility. #DHLessonsLearned www.ednc.org/nc-community...
The 2025 Dallas Herring Lecture reminded us why community colleges matter. Over the next few weeks, I’ll share my key takeaways – lessons on student success, workforce alignment & more. @ncstatebelk #DHL2025 #DHLessonsLearned #StayTuned
Veterans are an essential part of our community colleges. Nearly half of all student veterans in the U.S. pursue their education at a #CommCollege — including right here in N.C. We’re proud to support those who’ve served our country as they build their futures. www.ccdaily.com/2025/11/data...
North Carolina is leading the way! 20 (yes 20!) of our community colleges are eligible for the 2027 @AspenHigherEd Prize for Community College Excellence. Beyond proud of these colleges for driving excellence and creating opportunities for learners statewide.
www.ednc.org/10-28-2025-2...
Dual enrollment programs give high school students a head start on college, but unclear credit transfer can create hidden hurdles. @InsideHigherEd shares how we can bridge these gaps to ensure student success. #BeyondTransfer
www.insidehighered.com/opinion/colu...
Congrats to @ForsythTechCC as they celebrate 65 years of learning! Under @ForsythTechPrez’s incredible leadership, the college will no doubt continue to “Dream. Learn. Thrive.” in the years ahead. Love seeing #DHL support leadership at all levels of the college 😊
https://ow.ly/KnuV50XfLGr
Honored to join Leadership NC's Class 33 with 55 inspiring leaders—and new friends!—from across the state. Excited to learn from and with this talented group while connecting with my community college colleagues. Grateful for this journey!
leadershipnc.org/leadership-n...
"As anchors for regional development, community colleges have spent decades educating students for local enterprise. Partnering tightly with businesses to fill their talent gaps, our institutions are now woven into the framework of local opportunity."
www.ccdaily.com/2025/10/comm...
I’m excited to be part of this community college celebration and to honor our alumni who make a difference in the lives of their communities every day! @NCStateCED @NCCommColleges
ced.ncsu.edu/news/2025/09...
Shout out to four NC community colleges - @durhamtech, @StanlyCC, @isothermal_edu and @ForsythTechCC - for joining the Aspen Institute’s Unlocking Opportunity network to improve post-graduation outcomes and open doors for their students.
www.ednc.org/09-01-2025-f...
#NCReconnect 2025 Summer Meeting. Cannie Hunter (@FAYTECHCC ) shares:
- Shift mindsets
- Foster autonomy
-Create adult-centered environments
-Champion faculty development
Supporting faculty to support adult learners! Thanks to @BelkEndowment & well done to the @NCStateBelk team!
Congratulations to Courtney and all the graduates of the spring 2025 NCCCLP cohort! @NCStateBelk is proud to support these emerging leaders as they strengthen their leadership capacity, drive student success & build stronger #CommColleges across NC!
www.rockymounttelegram.com/features/sch...
A good read from J.B. Buxton (@DurhamTechPrez) and Karen Stout (@drkastout) on expanding how we define success in community colleges - emphasizing student success and community well-being. @Comm_College
www.ccdaily.com/2025/06/expa...
“Strong partnerships are the key to unlocking workforce potential in rural areas. This toolkit highlights how NC’s community colleges are not only meeting the needs of advanced manufacturing employers, but also driving economic resilience in the communities they serve.”
www.ednc.org/new-toolkit-...
"Among undergraduate enrollment nationally, community colleges saw the largest growth — a 5.4% increase. In North Carolina, spring enrollment at community colleges increased by 8.3%, or by nearly 16,000 students," says @educationnc.bsky.social
www.ednc.org/05-27-2025-r...
