Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools is included in a new study on how school districts across the country are recovering from the pandemic and is among those showing significant gains since 2020. Researchers from Harvard and Stanford Universities released the national data set and overall, WS/FCS was among the fastest recovering districts and among the best in… Read More »
Category: Talent & Workforce
WS/FCS Recognized for Significant Post-Pandemic Gains
NSF to Invest up to $160 Million in Regional Regenerative Medicine Research
The Piedmont Triad Regenerative Medicine Engine, based in Winston-Salem, is a recipient of the first-ever US. National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engine (NSF Engines) awards in partnership with educational institutions and other organizations across the region. Led by Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM), the regional innovation engine team includes Forsyth Technical Community College (FTCC), North Carolina Agricultural… Read More »
Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. Receives Grant to Support Equitable Credential Attainment
Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. is one of nine organizations selected by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) to receive funding to increase the number of learners from traditionally marginalized populations who earn an industry-relevant credential or degree. The Equitable Credential Attainment program brings together chambers of commerce, community colleges, and community organizations to collaborate… Read More »
World of Work Introduces Students to Career Paths
Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. and Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools are excited to announce a new event that provides students the opportunity to explore career options: World of Work presented by Blum Construction October 17-18 | Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum This two-day event will welcome more than 7,000 Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools 8th and 10th graders to explore… Read More »
Career Pathways: Nikki Murphy
Career Pathway: Forsyth Tech – Welding Technology, Associate’s in Mechanical Engineering, Project Management Certificate East Carolina University – BS, Industrial Engineering Technology Project Manager, Siemens Energy When Nikki Murphy, a project manager at Siemens Energy, first considered entering the field of advanced manufacturing, she wasn’t sure which pathway was right for her, but she knew… Read More »
Forsyth Tech Selected as Apprenticeship Ambassador for US Department of Labor
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship (OA) has named Forsyth Tech as an official Apprenticeship Ambassador. This recognition marks an essential partnership in promoting, expanding, and diversifying Registered Apprenticeships, demonstrating the college’s dedication to strengthening the nation’s workforce. As an Apprenticeship Ambassador, Forsyth Tech will take on a significant role in advocating for… Read More »