Heads Up! All Continuing Education courses starting between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026, will open for registration on July 1, 2025. These courses will be available to view on the website starting March 21, 2025.
Student Engagement (@dtstudentlife ) proudly partnered with The Links to host a voter education and registration event on Monday evening. With less than a month until the election, now is the time to make sure you are #voteready 🇺🇸
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In celebration of October as National Cybersecurity month, here is your cybersecurity tip of the week:
Recognize and Report Phishing from CISA (the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency). Remember to recognize, report, and delete suspect emails!
Learn more: https://youtu.be/JlQovysQBn0?si=rS5WAJayYLMEjSDC
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Join us for a virtual open house! Prospective students and community members can learn about our Guided Career Pathways, student support services, and a variety of student engagement and career opportunities. This event is open to the public and everyone is welcome.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/yeymyw7c
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Congratulations to Chief Jamaal Walker, head of Durham Tech's Police and Public Safety, on his recent completion of N.C. State's highly regarded Law Enforcement Executive Program. 👏
According to N.C. State, the six-month program explored ideas and techniques of public management as they apply to police agencies; sharpened the personal skills necessary to excel as police managers; and allowed participants to step outside daily activities and responsibilities to think creatively about the job of managing a law enforcement agency. #DoGreatThings
[NEWS] As part of a relationship with The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and its Center for Slavic, Eurasian and East European Studies, Durham Tech now offers a Ukrainian language course.
This partnership was natural because the two institutions have worked together previously. Durham Tech is now the first learning institution in the region to offer such a course.
Read more: https://www.durhamtech.edu/news/durham-tech-unc-chapel-hill-partner-offer-ukrainian-language-course
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[EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT] Many thanks to our certified ALICE trainers. They help keep our campuses, students and employees safe. 👏
#dogreatthings #greatworkgreatpeople
Congratulations to the 2025 Clinical Research Equity Scholars, Michelle Ko, Mackenna Moore, and Joab Odera. 🎉
This partnership between Durham Tech and Duke Clinical and Translational Science Institute helps make research more accessible to everyone by providing hands-on experience and training in community-engaged research led by Duke faculty.
Read more: https://ctsi.duke.edu/news/ctsi-welcomes-clinical-research-equity-scholars-partnership-durham-tech
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All smiles from our Occupational Therapy Assistant students 🫶
@durhamtech_ota
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Applied for graduation? CHECK ✅
Now it’s time to order your cap and gown! 🎓
Make sure to submit your order by Friday, March 21.
https://www.durhamtech.edu/student-services/commencement
Last week, Durham Tech welcomed a group of Toyama students all the way from Japan! 🇯🇵 We are excited to have them on campus for an unforgettable two-week English immersion program. 🌎📚
#DoGreatThings #durhamtech
It's time to apply for graduation! 🎓
For all students who are graduating in Spring 2025 or Summer 2025, the deadline to apply is March 1. Don't wait!
For more information or to confirm your eligibility, click the 🔗 in our bio.
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Big thanks to the Student Enrichment team for hosting an engaging and fun student resource fair last week! 🎉
Students had the chance to discover campus and community resources and explore clubs and organizations to join. It was a great day! #DoGreatThings
[EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT] These Durham Tech employees have been integral, along with our partners at Durham Public Schools and Duke Health, in securing funding and launching the Durham Early College of Health Sciences in fall 2025. We look forward to meeting our first freshman class. 👏
#DoGreatThings #GreatWorkGreatPeople
Join us for an author reading, Q & A, and book signing to celebrate the release of English Faculty Bridget Bell's debut poetry collection, All That We Ask of You Is to Always Be Happy. These poems offer an honest portrayal of the complex realities of motherhood, including the devastating effects of postpartum depression. Light refreshments will be available. Books will also be for sale at the event.
Tuesday, Feb. 25
12:30-1:30 pm
Main Campus Building 3, room 125
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Durham Tech will be operating on Yellow Status on Wednesday, Feb. 19. All College locations are closed, and employees will work remotely, except for essential personnel. Classes that are able will meet remotely.
We anticipate the likelihood of remote operations on Thursday, as well. We will provide an update Wednesday afternoon.
If you cannot access your classes remotely, contact your instructor. Students should not come to campus until the College is no longer on Yellow Status.
Please check the College website, email and social media for any additional updates.
We were happy to have the opportunity to discuss legislative priorities, update our elected leaders on what is happening at the College and have student ambassadors and leaders from the Faculty Association and Staff Association meet with our Orange and Durham legislative delegations when they recently visited Main Campus. #DoGreatThings
📢 You're invited to Durham Tech’s Open House!
Thinking about taking classes? This is your chance to explore our programs, discover campus resources, and get all your questions answered. Plus, join a 20-minute info session or take a campus tour!
📅 Saturday, March 22
⏰ 9 AM - 12 PM
📍 Durham Tech Main Campus
Click the 🔗 in our bio to register and start your journey at Durham Tech.
#DoGreatThings #durhamtech #durham #durhamnc #orangecountync
Roses are red, violets are blue, our students are the best, and we 🫶 you!
Thanks to @cambiandocaminosdt for hosting a fun Valentine's Day party.
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[EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT] Dr. Holly June and Dr. Jen Servi-Roberts pitch in where needed at the College, including making sure our students get off on the right foot for classes by providing support for our bookstore. 👏
#DoGreatThings #greatworkgreatpeople
Black History Month has a special resonance this year after our recent 40th anniversary Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Celebration at Durham Tech. At the Jan. 17 event, Dean David Long reminded us that Durham Tech started its MLK Day a full two years before the nation would officially celebrate the national holiday – and 16 years before the last state would make it a state holiday.
❤️ Being out in front on MLK Day was nothing new for Durham Tech. When the College started in September 1961, we had a racially integrated board of trustees and student body. This was just a year-and-a half after the February 1, 1960 Woolworth sit-ins in Greensboro and years before the 1964 Civil Rights Act and 1965 Voting Rights Act. This community and this college were not waiting, they were acting.
💛 During Black History Month this year, we will be running stories from our 60 for 60 series (from our 60th anniversary year) each week to celebrate Durham Tech moments and achievements that have added to our local, state and national historical record.
💚 We will start by sharing the story of our founding board and the context of economic change and racial conflict in which they were working to launch the College.
https://www.durhamtech.edu/news/60-60-founding-board-trustees-faced-industrial-shifts-racial-conflict
It is our honor to be part of a great history of impact at Durham Tech and our responsibility to continue that work.
#DoGreatThings #durhamtech #BlackHistoryMonth
To celebrate Black History Month this year, we will be running stories from our 60 for 60 series each week to celebrate Durham Tech moments and achievements that have added to our local, state and national historical record.
We will start by sharing the story of our founding board and the context of economic change and racial conflict in which they were working to launch the College.
It is our honor to be part of a great history of impact at Durham Tech and our responsibility to continue that work.
🔗 Click the link in our bio to read more.
#DoGreatThings #durhamtech #blackhistorymonth
An inspiring evening at the 2nd annual Life Sciences Networking Event! 🌟 Grateful to our life sciences team and our partner Novo Nordisk for bringing together students, alumni, and professionals to connect, learn, and grow. 🔬💡
#DoGreatThings #networking #LifeSciences
Last call for applications to the new Durham Early College of Health Sciences (DECHS)! 📣
This is a life-changing opportunity for rising 9th grade students to get a jumpstart on a successful healthcare career.
🩺 DECHS will allow students to simultaneously earn a high school diploma and an associate degree or healthcare credential in nursing, clinical trials research, surgical technology or allied health at Durham Tech. Upon graduation, qualified students can immediately pursue jobs or research roles at Duke Health.
🩺 DECHS is also a tuition-free public school. College courses, textbooks, and fees are fully covered, providing access to a top-tier opportunity without financial barriers.
Applications are due TOMORROW, Jan. 31, so don't wait!
Apply now: https://www.dpsnc.net/domain/2980
Durham Early College of Health Sciences
Durham Public Schools
Duke Health
From helping newborns take their first breath to supporting patients with asthma, COPD, and more—Respiratory Therapists are breathing life into every moment.
If this sounds like the career for you, apply to our Respiratory Therapy program. Applications close on February 1, so act now! 🔔
The following programs also have an application deadline of February 1:
✅ LPN-ADN
✅ Associate Degree Nursing
✅ Practical Nursing
Start your journey toward a life-changing career today: https://health.apply.durhamtech.edu/
#DoGreatThings #durhamtech #durhamnc #durham #orangecountync #respiratorytherapist
🤝 Durham Tech is proud to partner with @dukehealth to provide a third cohort of surgical technology students with hands-on training through our apprenticeship program.
Congratulations to Collin Soja, Wallisa Thomas and Erin Pruitt as they embark on this new journey. We are so proud of you! 👏 #DoGreatThings
🤝 Durham Tech is proud to partner with Duke Health to provide a third cohort of surgical technology students with hands-on training through our apprenticeship program.
Congratulations to Collin Soja, Wallisa Thomas and Erin Pruitt as they embark on this new journey. We are so proud of you! 👏
Our apprenticeship program is for anyone looking to jumpstart a new career or transition into an in-demand field. Students are employed full-time by the employer while taking applicable courses at Durham Tech.
Learn more: https://www.durhamtech.edu/work-based-education-apprenticeship/asap
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📣 Ready to level up your leadership game?
The Journey Student Leadership Program is your chance to grow and shine! 🌟 Open to current Durham Tech students, this cohort-style program will help you build and practice essential leadership skills like:
✅ Understanding leadership styles
✅ Team building & collaboration
✅ Conflict resolution strategies
✅ Public speaking confidence
As a participant, you’ll also represent Durham Tech as a Student Ambassador and enjoy exclusive learning and networking opportunities.
🗓️ Apply by January 31! Don’t miss out—tap the 🔗 in bio to learn more. Let’s lead together!
#DoGreatThings #durhamtech
This great Durham Tech team was honored by the College recently for their tireless efforts to build bridges between area high schools and the College. They have increased the number of high school students enrolled in dual enrollment programs for the past 4 semesters.
We are extremely proud of our dual enrollment programs, our Middle College and our upcoming Durham Early College of Health Sciences that this team has worked with Duke Health and Durham Public Schools to launch for fall 2025 after receiving funding from Bloomberg Philanthropies. Great work!
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New Durham early college looking to fast-track health careers for local students https://www.wral.com/news/education/durham-early-college-health-sciences-launches-fall-2025/
What a successful Day at Duke event! Students interested in Durham Early College of Health Sciences(DECHS) had the opportunity to explore the surgical training lab, medicinal plants in the Research Greenhouse, and so much more.
🔔 Attention rising 9th graders and families: There is still time to apply for the inaugural class of DECHS through Durham Public Schools’ magnet lottery.
📚 DECHS will allow students to simultaneously earn a high school diploma and an associate degree or healthcare credential in nursing, clinical trials research, surgical technology or allied health at Durham Tech. Upon graduation, qualified students can immediately pursue jobs or research roles at Duke Health.
📚 DECHS is a tuition-free public school. College courses, textbooks, and fees are fully covered, providing access to a top-tier opportunity without financial barriers.
Apply now before the January 31 deadline: https://www.dpsnc.net/domain/2980
Durham Public Schools
Duke Health
Chef Betty Redwood-Brown, Durham Tech culinary arts instructor, is spearheading a new partnership between the College and the Orange Correctional Center in Hillsborough in which she is teaching inmates cooking skills.
There was a wide range of knowledge among her students. Some didn’t know how to make stock or soup, but wanted to learn skills so they could take better care of their families when they are released. Three students had food businesses, though, and Redwood-Brown said her goal was to help them enhance their skills for their businesses.
Redwood-Brown said she can see the impact she’s having on her students. Her recent graduates wrote her a thank you note, addressing it to Chef Betty, aka Mom.
“It’s all about making a difference in someone else’s life,” she said. “At the end of the day, we’re all trying to reach one goal- to make it better.”
Read more: https://www.durhamtech.edu/news/its-all-about-making-difference
Durham Tech Culinary Arts & Hospitality
#DoGreatThings #durhamtech #durham #durhamnc #orangecountync
A statement from President J.B. Buxton:
City of Medicine Academy
Durham School of Technology
The College will be operating on Yellow Status on Thursday, Jan. 23. Employees will work remotely except for essential personnel, and classes that are able will meet remotely.
If you cannot access your classes remotely, contact your instructor.
Students should not come to campus until the College is no longer on Yellow Status.
Calling all future healthcare heroes! 🌟 Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? Whether you're drawn to nursing or respiratory therapy, we have something for everyone at Durham Tech.
Several programs have an application deadline of February 1, so now is the time to apply:
✅ LPN-ADN
✅ Respiratory Therapy
✅ Associate Degree Nursing
✅ Practical Nursing
Start your journey toward a life-changing career today: https://health.apply.durhamtech.edu/
#DoGreatThings #durhamtech #durham #durhamnc #orangecountync #healthcare #nursing #NursingJobs #respiratorytherapist
It was great having the newest cohort of The BULLS Life Science Academy on campus this past week for orientation! 👏
📚 The BULLS Academy offers training, certifications, and full scholarships to young adults interested in pursuing a career in the life sciences industry.
To qualify for the program, applicants must:
✅ Have a high school diploma or a high school equivalency
✅ Reside in Durham County
✅ Be 18 to 25 years old
If you think you would be a good fit for The BULLS Academy, consider joining Cohort 11! There is an information session happening on Wednesday, February 5 at 12 pm. Check out @madeindurham to learn more. ✨
#DoGreatThings #durhamtech #madeindurham #durham #durhamnc
This is a great opportunity for students interested in being part of the Durham Early College of Health Sciences first ninth-grade class to get a firsthand look at some of the career possibilities the new high school can put them on a track for. Applications are available now through Durham Public Schools' magnet lottery.
Did you know? 💡Durham Tech offers a variety of resources to support your journey as a student.
📚 From free tutoring and career services to counseling and financial assistance, there’s something for everyone.
✨ Swipe through to discover all the ways Durham Tech has your back.
#DoGreatThings #durhamtech
Explore a career in health and wellness at Durham Tech. 🩺Whether you’re interested in nursing, occupational therapy, or clinical research, we have something for you.
Several programs have an application deadline of February 1, so now is the time to apply:
✅ LPN-ADN
✅ Respiratory Therapy
✅ Associate Degree Nursing
✅ Practical Nursing
Check out this video to learn more about our Practical Nursing program.
Get started today: https://health.apply.durhamtech.edu/
#DoGreatThings #durhamtech #durhamnc #durham #nursing #respiratorytherapist
Have you ever considered a career as an Electric Line Technician?
Join us on Wednesday, Jan. 22 from 4 to 5 pm for an information session!
We'll cover:
✅ Program Overview
✅ Cost
✅ CDL Permit Requirements
✅ Application Information
Register now: https://visit.durhamtech.edu/event/810229
#DoGreatThings #durhamtech #durham #durhamnc #orangecountync
Welcome back for the first day of spring classes! 📚 Get ready to chase goals, learn new things, and make this term the best yet. You got this! 💪
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Durham Tech will move to Yellow Status at noon Friday, Jan. 10, which means campuses will be closed.
Durham is under a Winter Weather Advisory from 1 p.m. Friday through 10 a.m. Saturday.
Students who need assistance, however, can engage with College employees virtually for assistance. Find email contacts here for the department you need support with:
https://www.durhamtech.edu/student-services/connectcenter
In addition, the campus bookstore will be closed after noon Friday and on Saturday. Instructors are aware that some students may not have books, as a result, for the first few days of classes, and they will work with students who are in that situation.
Please check the College website, email and social media for additional updates.
✨ Your Future in Health Sciences Starts Here! ✨
Attention rising 9th graders and families: Durham Early College of Health Sciences is now accepting applications for its inaugural class! 🏥
📚 This innovative program opens in August 2025, offering students unique pathways to careers in Nursing, Clinical Research, Medical Assisting, and Surgical Technology while earning a high school diploma and a healthcare credential. Don’t miss this chance to be part of history and join our first-ever cohort of students!
🗓️ Applications close January 31, 2025.
🔗 Apply now at https://www.dpsnc.net/
New year, new goals 🎓 Spring classes start on Monday but it's not too late to apply. Join us at Durham Tech and take the first step toward your dreams. 📚
Click the "apply" link in our bio to get started.
#DoGreatThings #durhamtech #durham #durhamnc #orangecountync
Now is the time to apply to the new Durham Early College of Health Sciences (DECHS)! This is a life-changing opportunity for rising 9th grade students to get a jumpstart on a successful healthcare career.
DECHS will allow students to simultaneously earn a high school diploma and an associate degree or healthcare credential in nursing, clinical trials research, surgical technology or allied health at Durham Tech. Upon graduation, qualified students can immediately pursue jobs or research roles at Duke Health.
DECHS is also a tuition-free public school. College courses, textbooks, and fees are fully covered, providing access to a top-tier opportunity without financial barriers.
Interested to learn more? Two more information sessions are happening on January 14 and January 23.
https://www.dpsnc.net/domain/2980
#DoGreatThings #durhamtech #durhamnc #healthscience #earlycollege
Are you interested in taking courses online? Durham Tech still has seats available for synchronous online courses in Spring 2025. These online courses can be identified by the "G" in their section number, for example, MAT-152-071AG and PSY-150-072G.
For more information, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page:
https://www.durhamtech.edu/admissions-and-enrollment/g-course-sections-faq
Hear from Ethan Liang, a current Dual Enrollment student at Durham Tech, about his experience taking online courses.
#DoGreatThings #DurhamTech
https://youtu.be/zBTpNNKeHG0?si=zgFhOcD9rVX6d0iB
And with that, the 2024 season comes to an end... we can't wait to see you back on campus in 2025 🎉🫶
#DoGreatThings #DurhamTech #HappyNewYear
[NEWS] During a visit to Durham Tech on Tuesday, Dec. 17, Gov. Roy Cooper celebrated the progress made during his time in office building and strengthening North Carolina’s workforce.
The governor was joined by Durham Tech Community College President J.B. Buxton, Piedmont Triad Regional Workforce Development Board Executive Director Wendy Walker-Fox and Durham Tech student and Finish Line grant recipient Laura Harris.
🔗 Read more: https://www.durhamtech.edu/news/gov-cooper-highlights-success-finish-line-grants-community-college-students
No one gets left behind at Durham Tech! We are thankful for another year of coming together to make a difference for our students and our community, and we look forward to everything that 2025 will hold.
Check out this year's holiday video featuring the Durham Tech SGA 💚🧡
#DoGreatThings #durhamtech
https://youtu.be/CGJTQCGvRxM?si=3ILACEujwDwTdQa9
We had some holly jolly fun at the Durham Tech Employee Holiday Brunch today 💚💚 #DoGreatThings
TONIGHT! 🎉 If you or someone you know has an 8th grade student interested in pursuing a career in health science, you don’t want to miss this information session about the new Durham Early College of Health Sciences (DECHS).
📚 Our goal for this session is to provide families and their students with hands-on exposure to our four career pathways- Clinical Research Trials, Medical Assisting, Nursing and Surgical Technology.
📚 DECHS is actively recruiting for the inaugural cohort of students for Fall 2025, so now is the time to attend an information session and learn more!
December 11
6:00-7:30 PM
Durham Tech’s Main Campus, Building 9
Please use this address for parking: 1613 Cooper Street, Durham, NC 27703
Applications are now open for ALL Health and Wellness programs! 👏
The following programs have an application deadline of December 15:
✅ Occupational Therapy Assistant (begins Summer 2025)
✅ Opticianry (begins Spring 2025)
✅ Clinical Trials Research (begins Spring 2025)
If you are interested in any of the programs above, act now before the deadline passes! You could be on your way to a new career as early as January.
🔗 Apply here: https://durhamtech-6906.app451.sites.451.io/
There are various deadlines and starting terms for other programs. View the entire list here: https://durhamtech-7398.page451.sites.451.io/
#DoGreatThings #durhamtech #durham #durhamnc #orangecountync #occupationaltherapy #optician #ClinicalTrials #clinicalresearch
We are excited to announce the winners of the 2024 Durham Tech Holiday Card Art Contest! 🎨🎄
1st place: Eileen Hammond. Dreaming of Winter Break. Linocut on parchment paper.
2nd place: Alexa Craig. The Wonderer. Watercolor.
3rd place: Anna Duran. Rudolph in the Snow. Paper quilling.
Honorable Mentions:
Ellen Boswell. Holiday Lantern. Cut paper.
Calista Robinson. Frozen in Time. Watercolor and pen.
Nayelee Mercado. Tuning in the Snow. Watercolor and pen.
Lucy Gray. Season's Greeting. Watercolor, gouache, color pencil.
Thank you to all the students and employees who participated!
[NEWS] Advance Auto Parts Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Advance Auto Parts, Inc., a leading automotive aftermarket parts supplier, has made a $250,000 gift to the Durham Tech Foundation aimed at providing financial support to Durham Tech’s automotive systems technology program.
The funds will go toward student scholarships, upgraded technology, tools, equipment, and an apprenticeship program to provide hands-on job experience.
The first cohort of Advance Auto Parts Scholars is comprised of five students, all women, who each received a $3,000 scholarship to offset educational expenses. The funds will also be used to purchase toolkits and laptops with training software to loan out to students who need them.
Read more: https://www.durhamtech.edu/news/advance-auto-parts-foundation-gifts-durham-tech-250000-automotive-program
#DoGreatThings #durhamtech #durham #durhamnc #orangecountync #advanceautoparts
Applications are now open for ALL Health and Wellness programs! 👏
The following programs have an application deadline of December 15:
✅ Occupational Therapy Assistant (begins Summer 2025)
✅ Opticianry (begins Spring 2025)
✅ Clinical Trials Research (begins Spring 2025)
If you are interested in any of the programs above, act now before the deadline passes! You could be on your way to a new career as early as January.
🔗 Apply here: https://durhamtech-6906.app451.sites.451.io/
There are various deadlines and starting terms for other programs. View the entire list here: https://durhamtech-7398.page451.sites.451.io/
#DoGreatThings #durhamtech #durham #durhamnc #orangecountync #healthcare #healthcarejobs #occupationaltherapy #opticianry #optician #clinicaltrials #clinicalresearch
Today and everyday we are grateful for our incredible students. You inspire everything we do here at Durham Tech. 🫶 #DoGreatThings
Practice makes perfect 👏 Mock interviews are the secret weapon to crushing your real ones. They build confidence, polish your answers, and help you ace the questions that matter.
Last week, students had the opportunity to participate in speed mock interviews with various Durham Tech employees on Main Campus and the Orange County Campus. This event was a partnership between the Business Administration program and Career Services.
#DoGreatThings #durhamtech #durham #durhamnc #orangecountync #mockinterview
The new Durham Early College of Health Sciences (DECHS) is actively recruiting the inaugural cohort of students for Fall 2025. This is a life-changing opportunity for current 8th grade students to get a jumpstart on a successful healthcare career.
DECHS will allow students to simultaneously earn a high school diploma and an associate degree or healthcare credential in nursing, clinical trials research, surgical technology or allied health at Durham Tech. Upon graduation, qualified students can immediately pursue jobs or research roles at Duke Health.
DECHS is also a tuition-free public school. College courses, textbooks, and fees are fully covered, providing access to a top-tier opportunity without financial barriers.
Interested to learn more? Several information sessions are happening soon. Anyone who has an 8th grader is encouraged to attend.
https://www.dpsnc.net/domain/2980
Durham Public Schools
Duke Health
Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week! 🎉
Meet Paul Weinhold. Paul participated in the Apprenticeship Skills Achievement Program (ASAP) at Durham Tech and secured an apprenticeship with Novo Nordisk. A year later, he is now a permanent employee at Novo Nordisk. Hear more from Paul about his experience.
#DoGreatThings #durhamtech #durham #durhamnc #orangecountync #NAW2024 #ApprenticeshipUSA
https://youtu.be/wmDS1rn4CKA?si=LVyjB2-cgD9QYhDt
The North Carolina Work-Based Learning Association (NCWBLA) has selected one of Durham Tech’s Work-Based Learning (WBL) partners, North Carolina Central University Web Services department, as the 2024 N.C. Work-Based Learning Employer of the Year.
Mr. Damond Nollan, IT Director, and two of his team members, Kat Farley and Gijs Aarden, joined Dr. Micara Sessoms last week for the awards luncheon during NCWBLA’s annual Fall conference. Damond and his team have supported Durham Tech students enrolled in IT programs since 2015.
In addition to being employed at NCCU, Kat and Gijs are also Durham Tech Alums. Kat did her WBL work experience at NCCU in 2017 and was offered a position. Since working there, she has been promoted to Assistant Director, Web Services, and serves as a supervisor to other WBL students.
Additionally, Dr. Sessoms was recognized for her service as the 2024 NCWBLA President. 👏 #DoGreatThings
For Durham Tech, AI Google certificates will be extremely beneficial. The College is launching a continuing education program in AI beginning this spring. Google will be a great resource for gathering curriculum. There has been a great deal of interest in the program, and this curriculum will benefit our local workforce. #DoGreatThings https://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/news/north-carolina-community-college-system-partners-with-google-to-offer-ai-and-tech-training-programs-to-all-nc-community-colleges/
Explore a career in health and wellness at Durham Tech! Whether you’re interested in nursing, occupational therapy, or clinical research, we have something for you.
Several programs are accepting new students as early as Spring 2025. See the list below for more details:
Accepting Spring 2025 applications:
✅ Opticianry (associate degree program and certificate)
✅ Clinical Trials Research (associate degree program and certificate)
Accepting Summer 2025 applications:
✅ Occupational Therapy Assistant program
✅ LPN-ADN program (February 1 deadline)
Many of these applications have a deadline of December 1, so if you want to get started soon, don’t wait!
Learn more and start your application today:
https://health.apply.durhamtech.edu/
#DoGreatThings #durhamtech #durhamnc #durham #orangecountync #HealthcareJobs #optician #clinicalresearch #clinicaltrials #occupationaltherapy #nursing
Last Friday, we welcomed 100 middle school girls from Durham and Wake County Public Schools for the STEM Goes Red event.
The event was hosted in partnership with the American Heart Association of the Triangle and Eastern North Carolina, and aims to expose middle school girls to careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) through hands-on activities and mentor programs.
The American Heart Association says women make up only 25% of the workforce in STEM-related careers. This program is designed to break down barriers and show young women that a career in STEM isn’t just possible- it’s within reach.
Read more:
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/news/2024/11/08/breaking-barriers-for-future-women-in-stem?fbclid=IwY2xjawGga_VleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHQC6q-LFJ4mNm3ipI6_GNwAemqn0ttWQL_OavHWOiTqFVUqN_O_h4dpcjQ_aem_8o1b6Gd4Gm2POLTlhUFQLQ
#DoGreatThings #durhamtech #Durham #durhamnc #orangecountync #stemeducation #stem
[ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT] Felicity “Fizzy” Little is a graduate of the Paralegal program at Durham Tech. A single mom, her son was only 15 months old when she started the program, and she sometimes had to bring him to class with her. “My teachers and peers were supportive, even helping to watch him while I studied,” Little said.
She was the recipient of a life-changing single-parent scholarship at Durham Tech.
“With the scholarship in place, I was able to get daycare for my son. I could then accept internships,” Little said. “I slowly dug myself out of that tough place single parents often find themselves.”
Years later, Little is now employed with New Direction Family Law in Raleigh as a firm administrator and operations manager.
She and her son, now a teenager, took a drive through Durham Tech’s campus less than a month ago. “I remember that struggling, single mom who just wanted a career she would love and one that would provide for her family. Durham Tech and hard work gave those things to me. It was a hustle, but it was worth it.”
📚 Interested in learning more about our paralegal program? Click here for more information 👉 https://www.durhamtech.edu/programs-pathways/paralegal-technology
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Durham Tech will be closed on Monday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. https://t.co/wOGbJtEdY8
Our virtual Open House event is happening in less than a week! It’s a great opportunity for you to learn about our pathways, support services, and various other engagement and career opportunities.
At the conclusion of the event, we will be hosting a Dual Enrollment Interest Session from 7:30-8:00 pm. If you know a high school student who is interested in getting a head start on college, you don’t want to miss this.
Hear from Atlee Nelson, a current dual enrollment student at Durham Tech, who shares her experience in the program.
Register now: https://tinyurl.com/yeymyw7c
https://youtu.be/yN8NUrUMYL8?si=YuO2E7CV18hzSDgS
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Explore a career in health and wellness at Durham Tech! Whether you’re interested in nursing, occupational therapy, or clinical research, we have something for you. 🩺
Several programs are accepting new students as early as Spring 2025. See the list below for more details:
Accepting Spring 2025 applications:
✅ Opticianry (associate degree program and certificate)
✅ Clinical Trials Research (associate degree program and certificate)
Accepting Summer 2025 applications:
✅ Occupational Therapy Assistant program
✅ LPN-ADN program (February 1 deadline)
Many of these applications have a deadline of December 1, so don't wait to get started!
Learn more and start your application today 👉 https://health.apply.durhamtech.edu/
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All Durham Tech students and employees are invited to participate in the 9th annual Durham Tech Holiday Card Art Contest! 🎄🎨
Three winning entries will receive cash prizes! $200 for 1st place, $100 for 2nd place, and $75 for 3rd place.
The 1st place winner’s artwork and name will also be featured on the official Durham Tech holiday card. All entries are due no later than Monday, December 2 by 11:59 pm.
Take a look at last year's winner. Nayelee Mercado won first place in the 2023 Holiday Card Contest with "Winter Skating at Night," which she made using watercolor and acrylic
👉 View guidelines and submit your entry here: https://durhamtech1.wufoo.com/forms/z16jrr0n07a6pgi/
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Vote to Live will be on Durham Tech's Main Campus Quad this Monday, November 4 to encourage students to vote. They will provide a code for a free Uber for anyone who needs a ride to vote on Tuesday, November 5.
They will also have a special guest with them. Actor, Michael Ealy, will be joining! See you there.
Don't forget that Durham Tech is an early voting site! The operating hours are as follows:
Oct. 30-Nov. 1; 8:00 am-7:30 pm
Saturday, Nov. 2; 8:00 am-3:00 pm https://t.co/2AGZjQ37kS
We celebrated with our retirees at a luncheon last week! There were lots of hugs, familiar faces, and fabulous entertainment from the Durham Divas and Dude. 💚🧡
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In celebration of October as National Cybersecurity Month, here is your cybersecurity tip of the week:
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Durham Tech’s Paralegal Technology program is growing and evolving to benefit students.
Hear from Director, Precious Vines-Harris, as she shares some exciting updates about the program:
https://www.durhamtech.edu/news/paralegal-technology-program-growing-and-evolving-benefit-students
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If you are new to Durham Tech and your goal is to transfer to NC State, you can apply to Community College Collaboration, or C3, our guaranteed admissions pathway. 🐺
❗️ The fall application deadline is next Friday, November 1, so don’t wait!
If you have questions, please contact Dr. Catherine Ward or @dttransfercenter
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It’s National Transfer Student Week! 🎉
📚 Several colleges and universities will waive their application fees for students who apply this week, so if you’re planning to transfer for Spring, Summer, or Fall 2025, now is a great time to submit your application.
📚 If you need help applying or want to know which universities are waiving fees, the Transfer Center is here for you!
📚 Stop by the Drop In and Apply workshops tomorrow, October 22 or Wednesday, October 23 from 3:00-5:00 pm in the Transfer Center on Main Campus (Building 3, room 126).
💻 Bring your laptop if you have one or use our computers. No appointment is necessary.
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In celebration of October as National Cybersecurity month, here is your cybersecurity tip of the week:
Guess who stopped by the early voting site at Durham Tech on Thursday, the first day of early voting? None other than former President Clinton. 🇺🇸
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Early voting starts today! 🇺🇸 Durham Tech is serving as an early voting site in the Ingram Center on Main Campus (Building 11, room 103).
Do you have to work, attend class, or pick up the kids from school? No problem! You can swing by until 7:30 p.m. today.
Early voting dates are October 17-November 2. Hours are as follows:
👉 Monday-Friday; 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
👉 Saturday, Oct. 19 and Oct. 26; 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
👉 Sunday, Oct. 20 and Oct. 27; 2:00 pm - 7:30 pm
👉 Saturday, Nov. 2; 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Please park in Lot K if spots are available.
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[EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT] Letitia Johnson-Arnold, coordinator for the Community Health Worker program at Durham Tech, was honored as the 2024 Triangle Heart Walk Live Fierce award recipient at the recent American Heart Association Heart Walk. 👏
The award, presented by Vontier, honors individuals or organizations that “live fierce” for themselves, their loved ones and their community and that are catalysts for longer, healthier lives for people.
Johnson-Arnold said she happily and proudly shares her award with all community health workers.
“I want to thank them for all the great work they have done and are doing in the community. Community health workers are the boots on the ground. They impact lives. Their time and energy make a difference. They are needed,” she said.
Congratulations, Letitia! Keep doing great things.
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In celebration of October as National Cybersecurity month, here is your cybersecurity tip of the week:
Cybersecurity Tip of the Week - Making 25 copies of your house key is probably overkill. Using the same password 25 times is also a bad idea. Use passwords that are strong, long, unique, and random for each site or account. That is the best way to keep your accounts secure.
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Interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree in physics or math? Join us tomorrow for an information session! 📚
Tuesday, October 15
3:30-4:30 PM
Durham Tech’s Main Campus, Building 2, room 178
See you there!
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Do you have an interest in photography and want to learn the proper techniques for capturing quality photos? Check out the classes available at the Durham Tech Orange County Campus! 📸
We have classes starting as early as next week, so don't wait!
https://www.durhamtech.edu/continuing-education/photography-continuing-education-courses
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Student Engagement (@dtstudentlife ) proudly partnered with The Links to host a voter education and registration event on Monday evening. With less than a month until the election, now is the time to make sure you are #voteready 🇺🇸
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In celebration of October as National Cybersecurity month, here is your cybersecurity tip of the week:
Recognize and Report Phishing from CISA (the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency). Remember to recognize, report, and delete suspect emails!
Learn more: https://youtu.be/JlQovysQBn0?si=rS5WAJayYLMEjSDC
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Join us for a virtual open house! Prospective students and community members can learn about our Guided Career Pathways, student support services, and a variety of student engagement and career opportunities. This event is open to the public and everyone is welcome.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/yeymyw7c
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Congratulations to Chief Jamaal Walker, head of Durham Tech's Police and Public Safety, on his recent completion of N.C. State's highly regarded Law Enforcement Executive Program. 👏
According to N.C. State, the six-month program explored ideas and techniques of public management as they apply to police agencies; sharpened the personal skills necessary to excel as police managers; and allowed participants to step outside daily activities and responsibilities to think creatively about the job of managing a law enforcement agency. #DoGreatThings
[NEWS] As part of a relationship with The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and its Center for Slavic, Eurasian and East European Studies, Durham Tech now offers a Ukrainian language course.
This partnership was natural because the two institutions have worked together previously. Durham Tech is now the first learning institution in the region to offer such a course.
Read more: https://www.durhamtech.edu/news/durham-tech-unc-chapel-hill-partner-offer-ukrainian-language-course
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