In the N.C. Community College System, credit courses can lead to certification in any number of fields, and usually requires the completion of four courses in that field.
Read MoreIn the large lobby of the Tart Building filled with information about 100 possible paths, all requiring less than a year to complete or for certification, job seekers had plenty of opportunities to happen upon the right fit.
Read MoreBiotech giants Grifols and Novo Nordisk provided the land, bought specialized equipment for training in biotech, and in some cases, helped pay for the instructors for the Workforce Development Center of Johnston Community College.
Read MoreThe “Discover the Plasma” week-long course taught in all Johnston County eighth-grade science classes provides an introduction to what’s involved in a biotechnology career, and especially what goes on inside the large Grifols manufacturing facility in Clayton.
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Students in the JOCO ROBOS make executive, technical, financial, strategic and operational decisions that mirror those of successful engineering companies, priming them for careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Read MoreA good nurse aide will never be unemployed. Also in demand are phlebotomists and cardiovascular technicians. Training for these careers, along with home health aide or geriatric aide certifications, can be achieved in less than half a year.
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The N.C. Truck Driver Training School at Johnston Community College has been continuously training truck drivers since 1949, shepherding them through technological change into well-paying jobs.
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