When Brooklyn Thompson started at Gaston College, she had big dreams and was excited to be attending school alongside her mother. Thompson has excelled as a student and is now being recognized by the North Carolina Community College System as Gaston College’s Academic Excellence Award winner. The award, given by the NCCCS after a committee reviews nominations, […]
Gaston College’s Apprenticeship 321 Program is celebrating its 10th anniversary this fall. Over the years, the program has grown from five employers to 25 and has developed 27 different pathways for apprentices. “It’s amazing what has happened in 10 years,” said Joy Morrow, Gaston College’s Director of Apprenticeship and Work-Based Learning. “When this first started, […]
Gaston College students who want to continue their education at North Carolina State University (NCSU) have a new transfer program option. The new Wolfpack Connect program, which complements our existing partnership with NCSU’s C3 program, guarantees admission to NCSU to Gaston College students who meet the required criteria. This opportunity is available to Gaston students […]
Gaston College and Western Carolina University (WCU) have announced a new transfer agreement to support local students in pursuing a bachelor’s degree. Through this partnership, Gaston College graduates will be guaranteed admission to WCU. The WCU Connect program is designed for traditional associate degree transfers and is available to all associate degree-seeking students interested in […]
Gaston College is launching a new Medical Sonography program in Fall 2025 to help address the area’s workforce shortage. “Gaston College is responding to a critical workforce need by developing a Medical Sonography program to address over 80 annual job openings in the local market,” said Leslie Pressley, Gaston College’s Associate Dean of Academic Affairs. […]
Gaston College and North Carolina Wesleyan University (NCWU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a direct-entry admission program for Gaston College graduates. The agreement, announced on Tuesday, Feb. 18, aims to support local students in achieving a bachelor’s degree. Under the new partnership, Gaston College graduates will have guaranteed admission to NCWU to […]
Gaston College’s fire technology program is generating new interest with instructor Harry Field, a seasoned fireman with over four decades of experience, helping to develop the next generation of firefighters from Lincoln County High Schools. Field’s extensive background encompasses a decade of service in Long Island, N.Y., followed by another ten years with the Pine […]
Gunsmithing is a specialized field that involves repairing, modifying, refinishing, and constructing firearms. This craft demands a high level of skill, combining the expertise of a machinist, woodworker, and engineer. At Gaston College, the gunsmithing program offers students an opportunity to develop valuable skills in local gun shops. Matthew Bowen, the program’s instructor, brings experience […]
Gaston College’s nursing programs have done it again! Our Licensed Practical Nursing program was ranked number one in the state by PracticalNursing.org for 2024 and NursingProcess.org included our ADN program as among the best in the state for 2023. Our nursing programs have been rated among the best in the state for many consecutive years. […]
On Monday, September 25, 2023, Gaston College and Montreat College entered into articulation agreements that give students in two specific programs at Gaston College the opportunity to transfer seamlessly into Montreat College. One of these Direct Transfer Agreements is between Montreat College School of Adult and Graduate Studies (AGS) and the Gaston College Cybersecurity Program. […]
