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º£½ÇÊÓÆµ’s Small Business Center Helped Chris Forbis Start Strong with his New Business

º£½ÇÊÓÆµ’s Small Business Center Helped Chris Forbis Start Strong with his New Business

Nacho Business food truck owner Chris Forbis is a perfect example of how º£½ÇÊÓÆµâ€™s Small Business Center helps our community own their momentum. Chris credits the Center’s free support and training as the key to his five years of success. When Chris’s 15-year information technology career came to a sudden halt in 2020, he […]

º£½ÇÊÓÆµ’s Apprenticeship Program Celebrates 10 Years

º£½ÇÊÓÆµ’s Apprenticeship 321 Program is celebrating its 10th anniversary this fall. Over the years, the program has grown from five employers to 25 and has developed 27 different pathways for apprentices. “It’s amazing what has happened in 10 years,” said Joy Morrow, º£½ÇÊÓÆµ’s Director of Apprenticeship and Work-Based Learning. “When this first started, […]

Veteran Student Shares New Mission

As we mark Veterans Day in 2025, it’s a time to reflect on the contributions of those who have served. One such individual is Otis Kinman, a º£½ÇÊÓÆµ student and a 12-year military veteran. His service included roles as an Infantry Scout and a Weapons Sergeant at several bases, including Fort Benning, Ga., Fort […]

Lincoln County Health Academy Program Receives 2025 Governor’s NCWorks Award

The Lincoln County Health Academy has been honored with the 2025 Governor’s NCWorks Award of Distinction for Outstanding Innovative Partnership. The prestigious award recognizes the Academy’s groundbreaking success in addressing critical healthcare workforce shortages and expanding access to high-wage, debt-free careers. The Academy, which launched in Fall 2024, contributes to the talent pipeline by offering […]

2025 Grad Spotlight: Dominique Massey

One of Dominique Massey’s jobs before she came to º£½ÇÊÓÆµ was working for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. The seven years she spent at CMS prompted her to pursue an Early Childhood Education degree at º£½ÇÊÓÆµ, which she started in 2022. “I chose early childhood education because I love working with kids and watching them discover […]

º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Instructor Helping to Shape Future Firefighters in Lincoln County

º£½ÇÊÓÆµ’s fire technology program is generating new interest with instructor Harry Field, a seasoned fireman with over four decades of experience, helping to develop the next generation of firefighters from Lincoln County High Schools. Field’s extensive background encompasses a decade of service in Long Island, N.Y., followed by another ten years with the Pine […]

The Craft of Gunsmithing

Gunsmithing is a specialized field that involves repairing, modifying, refinishing, and constructing firearms. This craft demands a high level of skill, combining the expertise of a machinist, woodworker, and engineer. At º£½ÇÊÓÆµ, the gunsmithing program offers students an opportunity to develop valuable skills in local gun shops. Matthew Bowen, the program’s instructor, brings experience […]