Alamance Community College Joins NC Reconnect to Help Adults Finish Credentials
ACC joined NC Reconnect, opening tuition-free short-term credentials in manufacturing, IT, and biotech to Alamance County adults in households earning $80,000 or less.
Adults in Alamance County households earning $80,000 or less can now pursue short-term credentials in manufacturing, IT, and biotech at potentially zero tuition cost after Alamance Community College joined the sixth cohort of NC Reconnect on March 30.
The statewide initiative, launched in 2021 by the John M. Belk Endowment, targets adults who earned college credits but never completed a credential. At ACC, those students can re-enroll through the "Better Skills, Better Jobs" outreach campaign and apply for the Next NC Scholarship, which covers tuition and fees for qualifying households, to finish workforce training in fields where Piedmont employers have faced persistent bottlenecks filling technical roles.
"We are proud to be part of this initiative, which we feel aligns with the values of Alamance Community College and our long-standing commitment to empowering our community through education," ACC President Dr. Ken Ingle said. "By expanding access for adults to return to college, we are supporting lifelong learning and helping individuals gain the skills they need to thrive in an ever-evolving world."
The first 24 community colleges in NC Reconnect enrolled more than 3,000 additional adult learners across North Carolina in four years. ACC's entry into the sixth cohort extends that reach further into the Piedmont.
MC Belk Pilon, president and board chair of the John M. Belk Endowment, said the initiative helps adults "build momentum in their lives while ensuring North Carolina has the talent needed to thrive now and in the future."
To reach adults who left school without finishing, ACC will conduct direct outreach alongside campus and community events in Graham, backed by digital advertising aimed at residents throughout Alamance County.
Founded in 1958, ACC serves more than 10,000 students annually. Adults with prior college credits who did not finish a credential can contact ACC Admissions or visit alamancecc.edu to review programs and eligibility.
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