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Community Colleges In the Eastern Region. |
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The nationally acclaimed North Carolina Community College System serves more than 800,000 students through its 59 campuses with a variety of educational opportunities, from literacy education for adults to associate degree programs for technical
careers or college transfer, along with customized training programs for area companies. In November 2001, North Carolina passed a $3.1 billion bond referendum
(the largest in the history of the United States) to support improvements at the
state's community colleges and universities. |
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Click here to learn more about Customized Training for new and expanding businesses. |
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Click here to learn more about Customized Training for North Carolina's manufacturing industries. |
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With 11 community colleges, the Eastern Region offers easy access to these educational resources. In fact, no person or business located in the Region
is more than a 30-minute drive from one of these campuses: |
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• Coastal Carolina Community College
• Carteret Community College
• Craven Community College
• Edgecombe Community College
• James Sprunt Community College
• Lenoir Community College
• Nash Community College
• Pamlico Community College
• Pitt Community College
• Wayne Community College
• Wilson Technical Community College |
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Facts About Our Community Colleges |
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Coastal Carolina Community College (Onslow)
Carteret Community College
Craven Community College
Edgecombe Community College
James Sprunt Community College (Duplin)
Lenoir Community College
Nash Community College
Pamlico Community College
Pitt Community College
Wayne Community College
Wilson Technical Community College |
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Biotechnology Education. |
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BioNetwork is a statewide initiative that connects community colleges across North Carolina, providing specialized training, curricula and equipment, to develop a world-class workforce for the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and life sciences industries. |
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BioWork Program - 128-hour course designed to provide basic skills needed for entry-level process technician jobs in bioprocess, pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing. |
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All Eastern Region community colleges serving the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector are part of the initiative. BioNetwork's innovative workforce education and training makes the Region extremely attractive as a location for new biomanufacturing facilities.
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Currently, 11 community colleges statewide are teaching BioWork, a 128-hour introductory course bringing together the basics of manufacturing technology and the fundamentals of science — two essentials for competent, entry-level technicians in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and chemical manufacturing. Pitt Community College in Greenville is presently developing higher level courses to follow BioWork, and will offer more extensive training in biotechnology manufacturing processes. |
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Specialty Community College Programs. |
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Institute of Aeronautical Technology - Located in Havelock and operated by Craven Community College, the Institute provides specialized training in many areas of aviation including aviation systems technology courses. |
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NC Aviation Alliance Advanced Machining Center - Based at the NC Global TransPark in Kinston and operated by Lenoir Community College, the Advanced Machining Center provides training programs and other assistance for businesses interested in manufacturing aircraft components for the military. |
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Eastern NC Plastics Technology Center - The Center trains students in the latest techniques and equipment used in the plastics industry, and awards associate degrees in applied science in Manufacturing Technology with a Plastics concentration. Eastern Region community colleges offering courses toward this degree are Edgecombe, Nash, Wayne, and Wilson Tech. |
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Marine Training and Education Center (NC MARTEC) - This state-of-the-art training facility is located on the Intracoastal Waterway in Morehead City. With courses taught through Carteret Community College, NC MARTEC offers customized and curriculum training in maritime trades, including marine propulsion, boat manufacturing, composite and fiberglass technologies, marine electrical and plumbing systems, marine coatings, boat maintenance, repair and restoration, rigging and welding. |
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Bioprocessing I plus I – A 2-year certificate program for those interested in actual manufacturing processes for biotechnology. Graduates of this program can move seamlessly into certain four-year programs in biotechnology offered by East Carolina University or UNC-Pembroke. |
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