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Ready to jump-start your tech career? Choose from IT Support, Software Engineering, Network Management, or Cybersecurity and get certified in as little as 12 weeks or go at your own pace to earn an NSA verified IT degree at WCC.
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RECRUIT
Are you on the hunt for qualified tech candidates with the necessary skills to fill remote and hybrid job openings? Look no further! Our team has access to a pool of certified and experienced professionals who are eager to join your team. Get in touch today to learn more about our expertly-curated talent pool!
ABOUT
NC Tech Paths is an initiative of Wilkes Community College operating at the intersection of technology, economic mobility, and rural revitalization. We provide our rural neighbors with tech skills training and professional development and companies with an untapped tech talent pool.
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Our Mission
NC Tech Paths is an initiative of Wilkes Community College dedicated to helping our rural neighbors access technology education and making Northwest North Carolina, with Wilkes County at its epicenter, a nationally recognized hub for rural tech workers.
Bridging the Digital Divide
An initiative to create high-wage, high-mobility jobs for adult learners in the tech industry and revitalize the region’s economy, making it a desirable place to live and work for both learners and employers.
Tech Career Pathways
Our programs lead to a variety of in-demand tech jobs.
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Spotlight on Wilkes County Technology & Communications Businesses
Wilkes County features a thriving communications and technology industry with major players who offer an array of services to customers with personal and professional needs. Here is a look at some of the successful organizations: Wilkes Communications Inc. |...
Why NC Tech Paths is the Best Option for Learning In-Demand Tech Skills
Are you looking to enter a promising career but lack the necessary tech skills? Or are you a professional seeking to expand your skill set and increase your earning potential? Whichever the case may be, NC Tech Paths offers a range of courses that cater to your needs,...
Recruiting Women into High-Demand Technology Careers
As part of the strategic partnership between Wilkes Community College and the newly formed nonprofit, NC Tech Paths, employees are working to highlight, celebrate, and increase women in technology careers. The initiative coincides with Women’s History Month....