Cape Fear Community College

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The Small Business Center at CFCC, in partnership with Bank OZK, is launching the Startup Acceleration & Idea Launch (SAIL) program, a free 10-week entrepreneurial training cohort and pitch competition designed for first-time founders.

Participants will gain practical guidance on business planning, strategy, and launching a new venture while receiving support from experienced entrepreneur, educator, and author Cherith Roberson.

Enrollment is limited to just 15 participants, and selected entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to compete for startup funding.

This program is open to residents of New Hanover and Pender counties who are first-time entrepreneurs in the early planning or startup phase.

Learn more and apply!
https://cfcc.pulse.ly/esarvehikw

Our Nuclear Technology students recently toured Intracoastal Iron and Metalwork LLC and had the opportunity to learn from local blacksmith Maxwell Bennett. Thank you for welcoming our students and providing this valuable learning experience!

Wishing a Happy Father's Day to all the dads in our CFCC community. 💙

Congratulations to our Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) graduates! Thank you for answering the call to serve and for helping make our communities safer.

What a great turnout at yesterday's Surf City Center Open House! 🌊

Future Sea Devils explored program opportunities, connected with our student services team, and got a first look at the center's exciting new expansion. We can't wait to see what's next for our Surf City community! 💙

At just 18 years old, Coleby Ludwig has already spent nearly three years building his future at CFCC.

What began as a dual-enrollment opportunity while he was a student at Hoggard High School has grown into an impressive academic journey that will result in five information technology credentials by the end of 2026.

This May, Coleby earned his IT Diploma. By the end of 2026, he will complete two Associate in Applied Science degrees in IT Networking and IT Systems Administration, along with certificates in Operating Systems Administration and Cybersecurity & Networking.

Read his full story below!
https://pulse.ly/hcxo5ytkrd

For the first time in program history, two CFCC Upward Bound students represented our program at the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) National Student Leadership Congress in Washington, DC!

This five-day leadership experience brought together 100 TRIO students from across the country for hands-on leadership training, debate policy in a Mock Congress, meet their Senators and Representatives on Capitol Hill, participate in community service, and engage in college and career planning workshops.

Reflecting on the experience, one student shared, "TRIO has given me a lot of opportunities that I would've never thought I would have."

We are proud of our students for representing CFCC and embracing every opportunity to grow as leaders!

A moment for the caps 🎓 Grad pics are now up! You can view and download them below!

https://willpagephotography.pixieset.com/2026commencementcfcc/