Wilkes Community College is a public two-year institution located in Wilkesboro, serving Wilkes County and the surrounding foothills and mountain communities of northwestern North Carolina. The college is committed to workforce education, technical training, and university transfer programs that support a regional economy with manufacturing, agriculture, and outdoor recreation as key industries. Wilkes CC offers programs in electrical systems technology, industrial systems technology, welding technology, computer-integrated machining, mechatronics, and computer information technology, providing students with credentials for careers in manufacturing, construction, and technology. Students can earn certificates, diplomas, and associate of applied science degrees aligned with regional employer needs. The college partners with local industries and supports university transfer, making it a key workforce resource for the northwestern Carolina foothills.

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