Wayne Community College

🌱 Congratulations to the newly selected SEED program participants!

This summer, 28 high school students will join us at Wayne Community College as pre-apprentices through the SEED program!

⚙️ 13 students will explore careers in Advanced Manufacturing
🌾 15 students will dive into the world of Agriculture

They’ll take college classes through our Career & College Promise program, tour local industries, gain hands-on work experience, and even earn a paycheck while they learn.

A big thank you to the North Carolina Business Committee for Education for helping us plant the seeds of our future workforce.

Welcome to the HERD — we can’t wait to see you grow! 💙🦬💛

Exciting news for educators in North Carolina!

Educator Preparation Program (EPP) faculty from community colleges across the state recently collaborated to develop and align standards, learning outcomes, and coursework for six new Residency Licensure areas. This statewide effort will expand access to teacher licensure opportunities through the community college system and help address educator workforce needs across North Carolina.

As part of this initiative, Wayne Community College's EPP is expanding its offerings and will launch five new Residency Licensure Certificates beginning this fall. In addition to the Elementary Education Residency Licensure Certificate, teachers can now pursue residency licensure in:

✅ Special Education
✅ High School Math
✅ Middle School Math
✅ High School Science
✅ Middle School Science

The EPP provides coaching, guidance, and supportive coursework through convenient online platforms, all at community college tuition rates.

If you're ready to take the next step toward becoming a licensed teacher, now is the perfect time to get started!

Read about the EPP's new licensure certificates: waynecc.edu/news/new-residency-licensure-certificates-added-to-wccs-educator-preparation-program/.

Whether you're launching a new business or looking to expand, our FREE seminars offered through our Small Business Center provide the tools and knowledge you need to build a solid foundation for long-term success. Topics include start-up assistance, business basics, accounting, marketing, finance, and more.

Upcoming seminars:
🗓 June 4 - How to Build Good Bookkeeping Habits
🗓 June 9 - QuickBooks Essentials
🗓 June 9 - Mapping your Customer Journey
🗓 June 11 - Cómo Empezar un Pequeño Negocio en Carolina del Norte. 1 de 2
🗓 June 12 - Spend Pink Buy Green. The Modern Entrepreneur: Using AI and Networking to Stay Ahead
🗓 June 16 - Como Empezar un Pequeño Negocio en Carolina del Norte (2 de 2)
🗓 June 23 - Leveraging Creativity for Innovation

View the full list of seminars offered in the spring semester and register at waynecc.edu/sbcseminars.

Four WCC graduates have been accepted into NC State University's Goodnight Transfer Scholars Program, receiving full-tuition scholarships! 👏

Michael Lane, Alejandro Rivera, Seth Lazarus, and Ely Charqueno graduated from WCC this spring and are four of 60 students selected for the transfer program's class of 2029.

The Goodnight Scholars went through a rigorous application and interview process where they demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, and community engagement. We are so proud of our Bison for this major accomplishment and can't wait to see the great things they do as they join the Wolfpack!

Read about the Goodnight Scholars: waynecc.edu/news/four-wcc-graduates-named-nc-state-goodnight-scholars/

🍁 Your Future Starts This Fall!

Wayne Community College is ready to help you achieve your goals, whether you are preparing to transfer to a university, pursue career training, or focus on personal growth.

✍️ Fall semester registration is still open. Classes begin August 17. Start your journey today at waynecc.edu/admissions/course-schedules/

🎉 Congratulations to the Leadership Wayne Class of 2025–2026! 👏

Wayne Community College proudly recognizes our team members who participated in this year’s program: Workforce & Community Service Programs Coordinator Krystle Anderson and Employer & School Engagement Coordinator Kaitlyn Dean. Krystle was also appointed to the Board of Regents during the graduation ceremony.

We also extend our appreciation to Chad Evans, who was honored for his three years of service on the Board of Regents; Marketing & Communications Coordinator Bilma Iniguez and Small Business Center Director Esteban Guzmán, who both served throughout the year as Board of Regents members.

Leadership Wayne, led by the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce, develops informed, committed, and proactive leaders dedicated to strengthening the Wayne County community.

WCC's first cohort of electrical apprentices completed their program through Apprenticeship Wayne. 👏 Through the program, 14 apprentices trained with either Pitt Electric or Allegiance Industries and received online instruction through WCC.

The electrical apprentices were honored at a recognition ceremony for completing the four-year program and received their journeyman certificates from ApprenticeshipNC and the U.S. Department of Labor. We are so proud of this group for their hard work and commitment to earning their new credential!

Read about the recognition ceremony: waynecc.edu/news/wccs-first-electrical-apprentices-complete-program/

WCC and Lenoir Community College have formed a new partnership to offer WCC's Artificial Intelligence Engineer program to LCC students.

Once students finish their first-year courses at LCC, they can take WCC's AI courses online and earn their degree, learning the skills needed to design, implement, and support AI and help organizations transition to AI technology.

We are grateful for our partnership with LCC and look forward to seeing our AI graduates make a difference in both of our communities.

Read about the partnership: waynecc.edu/news/wcc-to-offer-ai-program-to-lcc-students/.

☀️ Our Junior Bison Summer Camps are almost sold out! However, there are still four more opportunities for students interested in engineering, manufacturing, cybersecurity, and skilled trades this summer at Wayne Community College! ⚙️💻🚗🔥

These interactive camps give students the opportunity to explore career pathways through activities like working on RC cars, designing bridges, learning manufacturing skills, and investigating cybersecurity challenges.

☀️ (FULL) Bridge Summer Camp (Grades 6–8)
💻 Future Cyber Defenders Camp (Grades 7–12)
🔥 All Fired Up Manufacturing Camp (Grades 9–12)
⚙️ Engineering Summer Camp (Grades 11–12)

Information on how to register can be found in each flyer.

Wayne Community College offers challenging, innovative, and rewarding careers. Be a part of the fun while making a difference! We're currently searching for the following positions:

-Academic Skills Center Peer Tutor
-Adjunct Anthropology Instructor
-Adjunct Biology Instructor
-Adjunct Clinical/Lab Nursing Instructor
-Adjunct Drama Instructor
-Adjunct Instructor EPP - Special Education Residency Licensure Faculty
-Adjunct Political Science Instructor
-Campus Safety Security Officer
-Child Care Center Teacher/Floater
-Facilities Maintenance Technician
-Human Resources Development Adjunct Instructor
-Nurse Aide Adjunct Instructor
-Part-Time Occupational Extension Prison Instructors
-Wayne Community College Police Officer (Part-time)

Apply at schooljobs.com/careers/waynecc?page=1.