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This new tool could help North Carolina reach its postsecondary attainment goal

by Alex Granados | January 6, 2023

At the State Board of Education meeting this week, members heard about data that will give North Carolina a leg up on reaching its attainment goal: 2 million North Carolinians with a postsecondary degree or credential by 2030.…

Isothermal Community College partners with Duke Energy to power communities

by Emily Thomas | January 9, 2023

Community colleges are known for their collaborative efforts – working with industry partners to meet the demands of the workforce and providing opportunities for residents to increase their economic and social mobility.…

Perspective | To boost early care and education in North Carolina, expand Medicaid

by Devonya Govan-Hunt | January 9, 2023

Child care professionals are among the workers in our state most likely to fall into the “coverage gap,” earning too much to qualify for Medicaid, but not enough to get subsidized health insurance in the marketplace.…

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Need to know

• 50-State Comparison: Postsecondary Campus Safety

  Education Commission of the States | October 5, 2023

• North Carolina named best state for business by top industry magazine

  The Charlotte Observer | January 7, 2023

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