Durham Technical Community College

Overview

Durham Technical Community College (Durham Tech) is a public community college located in Durham, North Carolina. Founded in 1961, it serves nearly 20,000 students annually across seven campuses and offers online learning options. As a charter member of the North Carolina Community College System, it is accredited to award associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates in various fields.

The college provides more than 90 academic programs in areas such as arts, engineering, health technologies, and business administration, alongside non-credit continuing education in fields including automotive, culinary arts, and personal enrichment. Durham Tech emphasizes flexibility with a robust distance education program and supports diverse student needs, such as dual enrollment for high school students and resources for veterans and international students. Its open-door admissions policy aims to help students gain credentials for living-wage jobs.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 919-536-7200
• Website: durhamtech.edu
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/school/durham-technical-community-college

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Technical education
• Biotech aseptic training
• Accredited college
• Biotechnology training
• English as a second language
• Student success
• Lifelong learning
• Veterans education programs
• Art and design courses
• Gardening classes
• Affirmative action
• Distance learning
• Career readiness
• Engineering programs
• High school partnerships
• Health and wellness
• Regional education
• Regional economic impact
• Equity initiatives
• Career programs
• Public community college
• Adult high school
• Continuing education
• Personal enrichment
• Public safety training
• Regional economic development
• Regional workforce
• Educational access
• Non-credit workforce courses
• Engineering
• Career pathways
• Workforce development
• Diversity and inclusion
• Career exploration
• Vocational training
• Energy and manufacturing training
• Section 504 compliance
• Lifelong learning programs
• Veterans programs
• Guided placement
• Junior colleges
• Accessibility services
• Career and technical education
• Hospitality
• NC Community College System
• Program accreditation
• University transfer pathways
• Affordable tuition
• Student enrollment
• Specialized technical training
• Information technology
• Online learning
• Affordable higher education
• Campus locations
• Healthcare training programs
• High school dual enrollment
• Public safety certifications
• Arts education
• Photography courses
• Industry certifications
• Apprenticeships
• Student diversity
• Southern association accreditation
• RTP workforce development
• Non-credit courses
• Online courses
• Health technologies
• Hospitality courses
• Adult education
• Associate degrees
• Career training
• Community engagement
• University transfer
• Industry partnerships
• Student support services
• Apprenticeship programs
• Certificates
• Internships
• Job placement
• Financial aid
• General education
• Dual enrollment
• Work-based learning
• Student resources
• Career services
• Tutoring services
• Accreditation
• Technical training
• Public safety
• Culinary arts
• Creative arts
• Student life
• Veteran services
• Academic advising
• Career enhancement
• Job readiness programs
• Skills training
• Equity in education
• Affordable housing
• Community partnerships
• Global learner support
• Volunteerism
• Student government association
• Mobile health lab
• Mental health services
• Disability accommodations
• Educational pathways
• Financial literacy programs
• Registration services
• Emergency financial assistance
• Success coaching

Technologies Used

• Amazon SES
• Apache
• Canvas by Instructure
• CrazyEgg
• Facebook Custom Audiences
• Facebook Login (Connect)
• Facebook Widget
• Gmail
• Google Analytics
• Google Apps
• Google Font API
• Google Tag Manager
• Hotjar
• MailChimp SPF
• Micro
• Mobile Friendly
• Outlook
• Python
• Salesforce
• The Trade Desk
• Ubuntu
• Wufoo
• YouTube

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

• angel.co/durham-technical-community-college