Carteret Community College is a public two-year institution located in Morehead City, serving the coastal communities of Carteret County in eastern North Carolina. The college is dedicated to workforce development and community enrichment in a region shaped by commercial fishing, maritime manufacturing, and military activity at nearby Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station. Carteret is distinctive for its marine propulsion systems and boat manufacturing and service programs, which align directly with the county's significant boatbuilding and marine trades economy. Additional technical programs include welding technology, automotive systems technology, electrical and plumbing, HVAC, and information technology, available as certificates, diplomas, and associate of applied science degrees. The college supports university transfer through associate in engineering, associate in science, and associate in applied science pathways, connecting students to regional employers and four-year institutions.

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