Two series of orientation classes for Wayne Community College’s High School Equivalency (GED) and Adult High School will be held in the next few weeks.
The sessions are for both new students and returning students who have been out of the programs for one year or longer.
They will be held 5:30-8:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday, July 28-31 and again 9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Thursday, August 4-7 in Room 220 of the Walnut Building on the college’s main campus in Goldsboro.
Students must bring a photo ID card and Social Security Number.
For more information, call (919) 739-6908. New students under age 18 must call (919) 739-6917 before attending the orientation class.
The High School Equivalency and Adult High School programs at Wayne Community College in Goldsboro offer tuition-free options for adults 16 years or older who want to earn high school credentials. They are two of several programs in the Basic Skills Department that address the needs of Wayne County’s adult residents with below-high school education levels or who lack basic skills necessary to function effectively in society.
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Fifteen Wayne Community College students were selected to receivesummer term scholarships through the Golden LEAF Scholarship program for the North Carolina Community College System.
Curriculum (college credit) recipients and their programs of study are
Goldsboro
Wayne Moore, Business Administration – Operations Management;
Jason O’Neal, Associate in Arts; and
Pamela While, Medical Laboratory Technology
Kinston
Paige Morning, Associate in General Education
Pikeville
Devin Best, Automotive Systems Technology; and
Esther House, Early Childhood Education
Snow Hill
Amanda Tedrow, Associate in Arts
Wilson
April Izcoa, Associate in Science
Recipients enrolled in Continuing Education occupational programs are
Faison
Angelica Montalvo, and
Mario Montalvo
Goldsboro
Elizabeth Smith,
Cynthia Hayden, and
Carlos McBennett
Mount Olive
Josie Guardado
Pikeville
Sarah Woodard
All of the Continuing Education recipients were studying in the Emergency Medical Technician program.
The scholarships can be used for tuition, fees, books, supplies, transportation and childcare expenses related to attending classes, and industry-recognized credential testing expenses that address skill gaps upon course completion. Recipients demonstrated financial need and resided in rural counties that are tobacco-dependent and/or economically distressed.
The Golden LEAF Scholarship program, which is designed to help North Carolinians attend the state’s community colleges, is funded through a $750,000 grant from the Golden LEAF Foundation. The scholarship program is administered by the N.C. Community College System.
“The Golden LEAF Foundation is proud to have awarded over 6,400 Golden LEAF Scholarships to help North Carolinians attend our state’s community colleges,” said Dan Gerlach, Golden LEAF president. “Our hope is that these scholarships will help build the talent, knowledge and skills of our current and future workforce, especially in the rural areas of our state.”
To find a list of participating community colleges and eligible counties of residence, visit www.nccommunitycolleges.edu or www.goldenleaf.org.
The Golden LEAF Foundation is a nonprofit organization established in 1999 to help transform North Carolina’s economy. The foundation receives one-half of North Carolina’s funds from the 1998 Master Settlement Agreement with cigarette manufacturers and places special emphasis on assisting tobacco-dependent, economically distressed and/or rural communities across the state.
The Golden LEAF Foundation works in partnership with governmental entities, educational institutions, economic development organizations and nonprofits to achieve its mission. The foundation has awarded 1,248 grants totaling more than $548 million and more than $29 million for scholarships to over 12,000 students from rural North Carolina since its inception.
For more information about the foundation, visit www.goldenleaf.org or call (888) 684-8404.
Wayne Community College is a public, two-year college with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, NC. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, it serves 15,000 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 100 college credit programs.
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The Wayne Business and Industry Center will provide the opportunity for startups and established businesses to have their business plans reviewed.
The free seminar, “Business Plan Basics, Part 2 – Business Plan Review” is scheduled for 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, July 22, in Room 101 of the Walnut Building on Wayne Community College’s main campus in Goldsboro.
The event is open to all owners, whether they attended the first Business Plan seminar or not. The business plan is best used as a tool to help entrepreneurs and managers envision the whole of their business and maintain perspective. This workshop will measure progress toward a completed plan.
To pre-register, go to www.ncsbc.net, click on “Contact your Local SBC,” select “Wayne County,” choose an event, and click “Register.” You also may call (919) 739-6940.Participants are asked to complete and bring to the seminar the registration form found under the “Small Business Center” heading at www.wayneworksnc.com.
This seminar is provided by the Small Business Center which is a component of the Wayne Business and Industry Center at Wayne Community College.
In addition to offering seminars, the Small Business Center provides access to business resources and one-on-one counseling for exploring business ideas, starting a business, or expanding an existing business. For assistance with business plans, licensing, taxes, federal and state government regulations, business ownership, loan and grant proposals, money sources, market research, cash flow projections, or business management, contact the center’s director, Charles Gaylor IV, at (919) 739-6941 or cpgaylor@waynecc.edu.
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There is still space in the new student orientations next week at Wayne Community College.
Incoming students can still sign up for the 6 p.m. session on Wednesday, July 9, and the 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. sessions on Thursday, July 10. Each session will last approximately an hour and a half and will include an overview of college programs and services and a campus tour.
Attendees will be allowed to register during the session for fall classes if they have applied and been accepted to the college, submitted a residency status form, taken placement tests if necessary, and provided high school and college transcripts. For more information or assistance with the application process, contact the college’s Admissions Office at (919) 739-6720.
Go to www.waynecc.edu/new-student-orientation/ to sign up.
Wayne Community College is a public, two-year college with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, it serves 15,000 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 100 college credit programs.
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Wayne Community College Continuing Education has a number of upcoming courses to enhance occupational skills.
“Today’s Teller” will run 6-8:30 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays, July 14-Aug. 14. Location is Room 138 of the Spruce Building on the college’s main campus in Goldsboro. Cost for the course is $70.
“Real Estate Pre-Licensing” will be taught 6-10 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 29-Oct. 2 in Room 120 of the Spruce Building. Course fee is $180.
“Introduction to Computers” is set for 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. on Wednesdays, July 9-Aug. 13 in Room 220 of the Magnolia Building. Cost is $70.
Students may register and pay the fee for these courses at the WCC Continuing Education Division’s customer service desk in the Walnut Building or online at www.waynecc.edu/continuing-ed.
For more information, contact Monica Edwards at (919) 739-6933 or mdedwards@waynecc.edu.
Wayne Community College is a public, two-year college with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, it serves 15,000 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 100 college credit programs.
