WIOA - Wayne Community College

🌟 Looking to start a career in healthcare?

We are currently reviewing applications for August start dates for training in:

CNA

Phlebotomy

Central Sterile Processing

To move forward, one of the orientation sessions listed below is required for all applicants.

If you are interested in WIOA funding to help cover the cost of training, please complete the referral link below so our team can review your eligibility:

🔗 WIOA Referral Link: https://form.jotform.com/260544880081154

Let’s get you started on a pathway to a high‑demand healthcare career!

🚀 Real Students. Real Success. Real Change.
Another WIOA student just completed their training, and their words say it all!

🔥 If you’re ready to rewrite your story, the WIOA program offers training, support, and pathways to in‑demand careers.
✨ Don’t wait for the right moment, create it.
🌱 Your future starts with one step.
💼 Your career transformation could be next.

Submit your application:
https://form.jotform.com/260544880081154

✨ Today, our WIOA team had an incredible time attending the NextGen Youth Summit at the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center hosted by Leading to Change! 🎉💙

This powerful event brought together youth, career advisors, and professionals from across the region for a day full of inspiration, motivation, networking, and personal growth 🌟📚🤝. Attendees participated in engaging discussions and uplifting sessions focused on leadership, career success, empowerment, and building a brighter future 🚀✨.

Our WIOA staff and students truly enjoyed the opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired alongside so many amazing individuals dedicated to making a difference 💡🙌💼. The energy in the room was positive, encouraging, and unforgettable! 💫

And let’s not forget about the AMAZING taco bar! 🌮😋 Everyone enjoyed delicious food while continuing to build connections and share ideas throughout the day 🥳🌮❤️.

A huge THANK YOU to Leading to Change for hosting such an impactful and meaningful event for our youth and career development community 👏💙. We are excited to continue empowering the next generation of leaders, dreamers, and achievers! 🌟👑🎓

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🌟 Celebrating Excellence at Wayne Community College 🌟

This spring, two outstanding adult WIOA participants— Hashida and Jennifer — were proudly inducted into the Upsilon Chi Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Wayne Community College.

📖Phi Theta Kappa membership recognizes academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to learning, and Hashida and Jennifer embody all of these qualities.

⚖️Balancing coursework with jobs, family responsibilities, and the everyday demands of adult life is no small feat. Yet they pushed forward — late nights, early mornings, and countless moments of choosing long-term goals over short-term comfort. Their induction honors not just their grades, but their grit.

🎓✨ To Hashida and Jennifer:
Your hard work has paid off in a big way. You’ve shown that it’s never too late to chase big dreams, set bold goals, and rise to meet them. Your dedication inspires classmates, instructors, and your families — and it sets a powerful example for every adult learner walking a similar path.

👏 Congratulations on this well‑deserved honor.
Your journey is proof that perseverance transforms possibilities into achievements.

🎉 Congratulations to WIOA’s very own Dynasty Smith on her induction into Wayne Community College’s Upsilon Chi Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society during the Spring Semester! 🎓✨

Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence continue to inspire everyone around you. We are incredibly proud of all that you have accomplished and the determination you continue to show on your educational journey.

Dynasty, you truly represent perseverance, leadership, and success. We cannot wait to see all the amazing things your future holds! 💙💛

Please join us in celebrating this outstanding achievement! 👏🎉

🎉 Celebrating Our Central Sterile Processing Graduates! 🎉

On May 14, 2026, we proudly supported three incredible women at the Central Sterile Processing Pinning Ceremony — Quarteria, Monika, and Aaliyah!

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With the support of WIOA and Wayne Community College, these graduates have shown dedication, resilience, and a true passion for patient safety and healthcare excellence. Their hard work has paid off, and the future is wide open for each of them. 💙🩺

👏 Congratulations, ladies! Your commitment to mastering one of the most essential roles in healthcare is inspiring. Keep shining, keep growing, and keep making a difference.

🔹 Quarteria — Your determination lit the way.
🔹 Monika — Your focus and heart carried you through.
🔹 Aaliyah — Your strength and drive brought you to this moment.

We are so proud of you! 🎓💐
Here’s to new beginnings, new opportunities, and a bright future in the world of sterile processing! 🌟

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Congratulations Tamira! The fourth floor is lucky to have you.

WCC Nursing is spotlighting our Associate Degree Nursing students as they complete graduation. These graduates have worked very hard and will make amazing nurses.

Today we are spotlighting Tamira Bryant.

When asked why she chose nursing, Tamira said, "I have aspired to be a nurse since I was five years old, shaped by my experiences with hospitalization and the loss of my father, who believed I would one day become a nurse. Those moments not only inspired my goal but also helped shape who I am today. Through these experiences, I have learned the importance of compassion, patience, and genuine care during the most vulnerable times in a person’s life. I have always had a natural ability to comfort others, listen, and create a sense of safety. Becoming a nurse is more than a career choice for me; it is a reflection of who I am. I strive to be the kind of nurse I once needed, and someone families can trust with the care of their loved ones."

Tamira expresses gratitude in saying, "I want to thank my family, my Son, my fiancé, the Nursing Faculty team, and Mrs. Jenkins from Counseling and Clinical Services."

After graduation, Tamira will be working at UNC Health Wayne in the Oncology Unit. Tamira's long-term goal is to obtain her BSN degree in Nursing at UNC Wilmington.

Congrats to you, Tamira. We are excited to watch you as you fulfill your dream.