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Adult High School Announces Honors

Wayne Community College’s Adult High School Program has honored two students for outstanding academic achievement.

Braxton J. Grady and Austin J. Kaminski of Goldsboro were named to the Honors List for the “Fall 1” session. To be included on this list, students must have completed at least two courses in the session with a “B” or higher average.

Dexter S. Taylor of Goldsboro and Tiffany Alvarado of Fremont earned a spot on the Scholars List for the “Summer 1” session. To receive this honor, students must complete a minimum of two courses in the session with an “A” average.

The Adult High School at Wayne Community College in Goldsboro offers a tuition-free program of courses for adults 16 years or older who want to complete their high school education. It is one 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.

Wayne Community College is a public, learning-centered institution with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, it serves 14,500 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 90 college credit programs.

Wayne Community College’s mission is to meet the educational, training, and cultural needs of the communities it serves.
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The Wayne Business and Industry Center will offer the free seminar “20 Best Businesses to Start in 2016” 6-9 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 9 at the Wayne County Public Library on Ash Street in Goldsboro.

Presenter Steve Carver will discuss different new business ideas and why they will be sustainable going forward.

To register, go to www.ncsbc.net, click on “Contact your Local SBC,” select “Wayne County,” choose an event, and click “Register.” Participants also may contact Linda Berard at (919) 739-6940 or lrberard@waynecc.edu.

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 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, Scott Wolford, at (919) 739-6941 or sawolford@waynecc.edu.

Wayne Community College encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs. Anyone who anticipates needing accommodation or has questions about access should contact Mrs. Berard at (919) 739-6940.

Wayne Community College is a public, learning-centered institution with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, it serves 14,000 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry, and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 72 college credit programs.

Wayne Community College’s mission is to meet the educational, training, and cultural needs of the communities it serves.

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The Wayne Business and Industry Center will offer the free seminar “Social Media Marketing Strategy” 6-9 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 1 in Room 101 of the Walnut Building on Wayne Community College’s main campus in Goldsboro.

Presenter Todd Lynden will provide information on the best ways to promote a business through the major social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, Pinterest and Instagram. It will cover how to find and target customers on the right platform and develop a plan for interacting online with different tools and strategies.

To register, go to www.ncsbc.net, click on “Contact your Local SBC,” select “Wayne County,” choose an event, and click “Register.” Participants also may contact Linda Berard at (919) 739-6940 or lrberard@waynecc.edu.

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 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, Scott Wolford, at (919) 739-6941 or sawolford@waynecc.edu.

Wayne Community College encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs. Anyone who anticipates needing accommodation or has questions about access should contact Mrs. Berard at (919) 739-6940.

Wayne Community College is a public, learning-centered institution with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, it serves 14,000 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry, and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 72 college credit programs.

Wayne Community College’s mission is to meet the educational, training, and cultural needs of the communities it serves.

Follow WCC on Facebook and Twitter.

Wayne Community College’s Human Services Technology Program and Mental Health Association in Wayne County will hold a lunch-and-learn talk on mental illness recovery noon-12:50 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19, in Room 161 of the Wayne Learning Center.

In “Recovery 101: A Culture of Recovery,” presenter Tammy Hill, volunteer services coordinator at Cherry Hospital and a 2015 Human Services Program graduate, will explore the recovery movement, how to reduce stigma about mental illness and recovery, and the 10 guiding principles for a recovery approach.

The event is free and open to the public. Beverages and chips will be provided but participants are asked to bring their own sandwiches.

Seating is limited. Register by contacting MHA at (919) 734-3530 or mhawc@att.net.

Wayne Community College encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs. Anyone who anticipates needing accommodation or has questions about access should contact Latisha Cowan at 919-739-6729 or lbcowan@waynecc.edu.

Wayne Community College is a public, learning-centered institution with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, it serves 14,000 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry, and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 72 college credit programs.

Wayne Community College’s mission is to meet the educational, training, and cultural needs of the communities it serves.

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Even though the official start of winter is still weeks away, it is time to think about spring classes.

The first open registration period for spring 2016 college credit courses at Wayne Community College will be 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 16, 18 and 19, and 8 a.m.-7 p.m. on Nov. 17 on the main campus in Goldsboro.

The next registration opportunities will be 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Jan. 4 and 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Jan. 5, 2016.

Students are encouraged to register as soon as possible to have the best selection of courses. A complete schedule of spring courses can be found at www.waynecc.edu/course-schedules/.

Active duty military personnel may register for classes taught on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 18-21; and Dec. 14-22 at the WCC Offices in the Watkins Das Base Education Center.

New students must complete the enrollment process, take any necessary placement tests, and be accepted in order to register for classes. The steps that new students need to take are explained at www.waynecc.edu/students-start-here/.

Classes offered on campus and the base, as well as distance education courses, start Jan. 6.

Tuition and fees are due Dec. 14 for students who register in November and Jan. 5 for those who register in January.

Call (919) 735-5151 or go to www.waynecc.edu for more information.

Wayne Community College is a public, learning-centered institution with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, it serves 14,000 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry, and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 72 college credit programs.

Wayne Community College’s mission is to meet the educational, training, and cultural needs of the communities it serves.

Follow WCC on Facebook and Twitter.