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March 7, 2026

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Walmart, US companies want to build pipeline of skilled tradespeople

December 27, 2025 Anne D Innocenzio

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — As the number of skilled tradespeople dwindles in the United States, Walmart is trying to build up its workforce to keep conveyor belts moving, refrigerated grocery cases cold, and drains and parking […]

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Community college system begins search for new president

October 30, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The N.C. Community Colleges System announced it has started its search for a new president to replace current President Jeff Cox, who this past August announced his intention to retire in 2026. “Serving […]

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NC Community Colleges president to retire in 2026

August 1, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — North Carolina Community Colleges President Jeff Cox announced he will retire at the end of the 2026 fiscal year, according to an Aug. 1 press release by the community college system. “Serving as […]

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Arizona’s community colleges to offer limited 4-year degrees

May 7, 2021 The Associated Press

PHOENIX — Gov. Doug Ducey on Tuesday signed into law a bill that allows Arizona’s community colleges to offer limited four-year college degrees. Before this legislation, the community colleges have only offered two-year degree programs […]

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BALLARD/CLEMMONS: Educators spread hope amid the fog of a pandemic

April 23, 2020 Deanna Ballard

In the fog of a pandemic, look no further than your local educators who are spreading hope and light through the valley of this crisis. Our educational leaders continue to make an impact in the […]

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Lawmakers study how to add seats to technical training programs

April 20, 2018 North State Journal Staff

North Carolina community colleges depend on funding from the state legislature for the majority of their revenue. For several programs crucial to employers — in fields such as health care, construction, manufacturing and public safety […]

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