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Career & College Promise
Wouldn’t it be great to be able to complete your high school diploma and earn college credit at little or no cost? Wilkes Community College offers numerous educational opportunities for high school students to earn college credit while they are still in high school.
Student Success Stories
Wilkes Community College is committed to ensuring students achieve their highest potential. Part of our vision is to prepare learners for success in a rapidly changing world. WCC is dedicated to helping students reach their educational and career goals. We are proud of our students and all they have achieved. Here are just a few of many WCC student success stories.
Campus Alert Notification System
Wilkes Community College’s emergency notification system approach is based on redundancy, using multiple methods to reach members of the college community with information as quickly and accurately as is possible.
Career Services
From initial assessment to career exploration and employability skills, we are your one-stop source for informed career planning and job search strategies.
CollegeCentral.com is the primary job posting service for Wilkes Community College. WCC students and alumni may search job opportunities and access a variety of career resources. Approved employers may post jobs and search resumes.
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WCC Foundation
The WCC Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, which exists solely to support and advance the objectives of Wilkes Community College by raising funds. Our purpose is to provide funds for scholarships, capital projects, staff and faculty development, and the beautification of Wilkes Community College.
Learning for a Lifetime
The Workforce Development and Community Education Division is responsible for responding to educational needs by providing services to individuals, organizations, businesses, and industries within Alleghany, Ashe and Wilkes counties. Tailored to the needs of our service area, continuing education programs range from courses in basic skills to advanced courses in various technical fields.
WCC instructor named as the 2020 Excellence in Teaching Award recipient
Hardin Kennedy, chair of Transportation Technologies at Wilkes Community College, has been named as the 2020 Excellence in Teaching Award recipient by the NC State Board of Community Colleges. This ... Read More
WCC instructors complete CORE training
Eight WCC instructors completed a semester of professional development entitled CORE (Collaborative Online Reflection Experience) during fall 2019. CORE is focused on best practices in online teaching and CORE sessions ... Read More
Wilkes Community College offering amateur radio course
Wilkes Community College will offer an amateur radio course taught by David Ritter; an amateur radio operator who has been licensed for over 50 years. The classes begin on Tuesday, ... Read More
WCC announces fall 2019 semester President’s and Dean’s Lists
Wilkes Community College recognizes outstanding academic achievement of students through the President’s List and the Dean’s List each fall and spring semester. The students on the fall 2018 semester President’s ... Read More
The Walker Center presents The Greatest Love of All: A Tribute To Whitney Houston Starring Belinda Davids
The Walker Center, on the campus of Wilkes Community College, will present The Greatest Love of All on Thursday, January 30, 2020, at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7:00. This ... Read More
WCC SPOTLIGHT
WCC Student Spotlight
Cyndal Guffy completed her Associate in Science Degree in December 2019. She is transferring to Appalachian State University in Spring 2020 to attain her Bachelor of Science Degree in psychology.
“Since beginning my journey at WCC, SAGE has become an integral part of my success. In my times of need, I have always sought council from the SAGE staff. They have helped me overcome numerous obstacles in my way. I have used every service from book rentals to campus tours to improve my chances of attaining my degree. I will be forever grateful for advantages and friends they have afforded me.”