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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.
Annual Security Report, Consumer Information Disclosure and FERPA Announcement
Federal regulations require that educational institutions provide specific information each semester to students and employees. The following notice is concerning the Annual Security Report, Consumer Information, and FERPA. Annual ... Read More
Upcoming seminars offered by WCC Small Business Center
The Wilkes Community College Small Business Center has a variety of seminars scheduled for October that support the development of new businesses and the growth of existing businesses. These seminars ... Read More
WCC VP of Institutional Advancement jumps with U.S. Army Golden Knights
l-r: Staff Sergeant Ryan Reis, U.S. Army and Allison Phillips, WCC VP of Institutional Advancement WCC VP of Institutional Advancement, Allison Phillips recently took part in a jump ... Read More
WCC congratulates Cardiovascular Technician program graduates
l-r: Maria Alvarez, Johnny Collins and Heaven Coffey Wilkes Community College congratulates its most recent Cardiovascular Technician program graduates. The students are Maria Alvarez, North Wilkesboro; Heaven Coffey, ... Read More
September seminars offered by WCC Small Business Center
The Wilkes Community College Small Business Center has a variety of seminars scheduled for September that support the development of new businesses and the growth of existing businesses. These seminars ... Read More
WCC SPOTLIGHT
WCC VP of Strategy named NC 2020 Trailblazer
Wilkesboro, N.C. – Zach Barricklow, WCC VP of Strategy was recently named as a 2020 Trailblazer by Business North Carolina magazine. The award recognizes thriving business owners and professionals under the age of 40 who work in N.C. cities and towns that have fewer than 100,000 residents. Barricklow is one of 19 recipients from all over the state who are making a significant impact in sustaining their communities.
“We are so proud of Zach for getting this recognition,” said Dr. Jeff Cox, WCC President. “His work with Wilkes Community College over the last three years in strategic planning and strengthening our communities has been extremely impactful. He is a very talented guy with a real heart for helping lift up the communities we serve.”
Zach Barricklow, a graduate of Hope College in Holland, Michigan, spent almost five years with the Peace Corps in Panama before co-founding Versado Training, a training software company based in Raleigh, N.C. He began working with Wilkes Community College in 2018 to develop a five-year strategic plan, which then led to his current position of VP of Strategy. His lifelong passion is community development. This takes many forms, from empowering small businesses to strengthening institutions to designing smart cross-sectoral partnerships. In the community, he leads an initiative to expand telework opportunities in Ashe, Alleghany, and Wilkes counties; serves as a board member of the Alleghany County Community Foundation; and as a committee member of Alleghany County Economic Development Corp. Barricklow is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in organizational change from the University of Southern California. He and his wife Lauren, and their three children ages 10, 8, and 5 reside in Sparta, N.C.
Wilkes Community College, a member of the North Carolina Community College System, is a public, two-year, open-door institution serving the people of Wilkes, Ashe, and Alleghany counties and beyond. Established in 1965, WCC continues to build on a strong history of meeting the educational needs and cultural interests of our students, community, and workforce. WCC prepares learners for success in a dynamic world.