Wilkes Community College

10/16/2026

🎣 Grab a rod and get ready for Fish4Fun at Wilkes Community College!

Bring the whole family out to the WCC Pond Area on Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. for a day of fishing, fun, and community!

🐟 All ages are welcome, and kids 15 and under can fish without a license. Don’t have fishing gear? No problem! Loaner rods and tackle will be available while supplies last.

Local wildlife officers, police officers, deputies, and firefighters will also be on hand to meet families and help kids learn the basics of fishing. Plus, free hot dogs and water will be available while supplies last!

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 WCC Pond Area | 1328 S. Collegiate Drive, Wilkesboro

Come make some memories, learn something new, and see what you can catch! 🎣

10/16/2026

National Cyber Security Awareness Month Week 2

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10/15/2026

START WHERE YOU ARE. BUILD FROM THERE. 🔥

Love to build? Ready to learn something new? Whether you're picking up a welding torch for the first time or building on skills you already have, Wilkes Community College can help you work toward your Basic Welder/Fabricator Certificate through a flexible, skills-based approach.

With evening classes available, you can build practical, hands-on skills while balancing work and other responsibilities.

📅 Enroll by October 16, 2026.

Turn your skills into your next opportunity!

👉 Learn more: https://wilkescc-35515.page451.sites.451.io/

10/14/2026

Jumpstart your career in the Upholstery and Furniture industry with our Upholstery Sewing Program, no experience needed! Register in minutes!

✨ What you’ll learn:

🔹 Master industrial sewing machines
🔹 Build a strong foundation in upholstery techniques & terminology
🔹 Improve your measurement and math skills
🔹 Explore career paths in upholstery and furniture production
🔹 Gain real-world, problem-solving experience
🔹 Train alongside industry professionals

📍 Location: Craftmaster in Wilkesboro
🕧 Schedule: Monday–Friday | 12:30 PM–3:30 PM
📆 Open Enrollment – Start Anytime!
⏱️ 240-hour program over 5 months
💵 $180.55 | Scholarships available!

📞 For more info, contact Heather Brooks at 336-838-6103 or [email protected].
Bring your enthusiasm, we’ll help with the rest!

10/13/2026

🍂 Your future might just start at Fall Festival! 🎓

Come see what Wilkes Community College is all about at Fall Festival on Thursday, October 29, from 4–7 p.m.!

Explore our programs, meet WCC faculty and staff, check out program demonstrations, and enjoy an evening on campus with food trucks, inflatables, games, activities, and more!

PLUS, enjoy live music from Nashville Misfits throughout the evening.

Don't forget to register! Everyone who registers will be entered into a drawing for a $500 scholarship to WCC!

📅 October 29 | 4–7 p.m.
📍 Wilkes Community College | Wilkesboro, NC

Whether you're ready to start planning your future or just want to see what WCC has to offer, bring your friends and come spend the evening with us! 🍁

Register today: http://wilkescc.event451.sites.451.io/event/wilkescc.events.1805188

10/12/2026

🎓 Why wait until January to start working toward your goals?

Wilkes Community College has mid-semester programs starting October 14, giving you another opportunity to get started this fall!

Whether you want to earn a certificate in just a few months, complete an accelerated degree, or begin preparing for a long-term career, there’s still time to make this semester count.
Programs include:
🔹 Welding Certificate
🔹 IT Certificate — Online
🔹 Artificial Intelligence Certificate — Online
🔹 Accelerated Associate in Arts
🔹 Social & Human Services

Ready to get started? Apply now and start on October 14!

🔗 Learn more or request information:
https://www.wilkescc.edu/request-information

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

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10/09/2026

🔧🧹 WE'RE HIRING!🔧🧹

Wilkes Community College is seeking a Maintenance Technician/Custodian for our Ashe Campus!

This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful difference by helping provide a clean, safe, and welcoming learning environment for our students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

🔨 Position: Maintenance Technician/Custodian
📍 Location: Ashe Campus
📅 Schedule: Full-Time | 12-Month Position

👉 Apply Today!
https://jobs.wilkescc.edu/postings/3777

📅 Application Deadline: October 26, 2026

💙 Help us spread the word! Please SHARE this opportunity with friends, family, and anyone who may be interested in joining the WCC family!

This is a full-time 12-month position reporting to the Dean of the Ashe Campus. The custodian/maintenance technician will do all phases of cleaning. Daily responsibilities include stripping, waxing, and buffing floors, cleaning (dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping) classrooms, offices, and com...