Durham Tech Foundation

05/27/2026

🚀 Durham Tech’s 3-Day AI Bootcamp kicked off today!

More than 30 students will spend the rest of this week exploring the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence — beginning with foundational concepts in AI and machine learning, moving into modern AI tools and architectures, and culminating in hands-on experience with data cleaning, model training, evaluation, and real-world AI applications through interactive activities.

Thanks to generous support from Google, the bootcamp is offered completely free to participants.

This fall, Durham Tech is launching new Artificial Intelligence degree and certificate programs, helping prepare students for emerging careers in one of today’s fastest-growing fields.

Learn more: https://www.durhamtech.edu/programs-pathways/artificial-intelligence-aas

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05/20/2026

🌟Board Member Spotlight: Bill Stokes🌟

After retiring from a career in financial services with Morgan Stanley, Bill Stokes found a meaningful way to continue giving back through service on the Durham Tech Foundation Board. Encouraged by fellow board members and longtime community leaders Walter Newton, Kay Gresham, and his wife, Lucy Stokes, Bill joined the Board with a desire to support Durham Tech’s mission and students. He has especially enjoyed serving on the Foundation’s Finance Committee, where he has helped guide investment policy development and strengthen the Foundation’s stewardship practices.

For Bill, one of the most powerful reminders of Durham Tech’s impact came during this year’s Scholarship Breakfast:

“It has been deeply fulfilling to be involved with an organization like Durham Tech and its Foundation and to witness firsthand the impact Durham Tech has on our community. Our recent scholarship breakfast especially underscored the tremendous opportunities the college provides and the profound difference it makes in the lives of so many students in Durham.”

Thank you, Bill, for your leadership, expertise, and commitment to Durham Tech students. 💚

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05/15/2026

At Durham Tech, student success means supporting the whole student. Through the Emergency Financial Assistance Program (EFAP) and Wellness & Basic Needs (WBN) program, students facing unexpected hardships can access help with essentials like housing, utilities, transportation, food, childcare, and other urgent needs that might otherwise force them to pause their education. These programs are often the difference between a student dropping out and staying on track to complete a credential that can change the trajectory of their life and family.

As we celebrate this year’s graduates, we’re reminded that behind every cap and gown is a community of support helping students persist to the finish line. Thank you to the donors and partners who help make this support possible for our students every day. 💚

Durham Technical Community College

05/08/2026

The Durham Tech Foundation is excited to celebrate Durham Tech being selected as one of just 10 North Carolina community colleges chosen for the new Careers Electric™ Training Network! ⚡

This investment will help expand opportunities for students pursuing careers in Electrical Systems Technology at a time when skilled electrical workers are urgently needed across North Carolina and the nation.

Learn more: https://www.durhamtech.edu/news/durham-tech-one-10-nc-community-colleges-selected-25m-careers-electrictm-training-network

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04/28/2026

💼We're hiring an Accounting Technician to join the Durham Tech Foundation team!

This part-time, hybrid role supports the Foundation's financial operations - processing transactions, reconciling accounts, preparing reports, and maintaining accurate records. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and passion about supporting our mission of student success.

If you're ready to bring your accounting skills to a mission-driven organization, apply today through Armstrong McGuire: https://jobs.armstrongmcguire.com/jobs/accounting-technician-durham-tech-foundation-1486/

Durham Technical Community College

04/23/2026

We asked y'all to apply for scholarships, and you APPLIED! The Foundation received 680 scholarship applications from students across the College—nearly three times as many applicants as last year!!

Every application tells a story of determination and hope. Each one reflects a clear goal: to continue an education that leads to stronger career opportunities and greater financial stability.

📌 What’s next for applicants?
• Applications are now under review
• Students will be notified by mid-July
• Please watch for an email from the Foundation in your Durham Tech email account

Thank you to every student who applied and to the donors who help make these opportunities possible.

Durham Technical Community College

04/13/2026

What a special morning celebrating the power of scholarships at Durham Tech!

On April 2 at the Cotton Room, we were honored to recognize our 2025–26 scholarship recipients and the donors who make their success possible. Your generosity continues to remove barriers and open doors for students across our community.

Thank you to our event sponsors — PNC Bank, Duke Health, UNC Health, and Blue Cross NC — for your continued partnership.

We’re also grateful to our student speakers, Mya, Earl, Gretchen, and Tayo, for sharing their stories, and to the Newton Makerspace work-study crew for creating the beautiful souvenir bookmarks.

📣 Students: The scholarship application window for 2026–27 awards closes this Wednesday, April 15. Be sure to submit your application at durhamtech.academicworks.com

Durham Technical Community College

04/10/2026

We’re proud to see construction underway on this important affordable housing initiative for our students and community. The Durham Tech Foundation was honored to help secure $620,000 in Community Project Funding for this initiative, made possible through the leadership of Congresswoman Valerie Foushee and awarded through U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

This project reflects what strong partnerships can achieve—expanding access to stable housing and supporting student success beyond the classroom.

[NEWS] Work has begun at 902 S. Briggs Ave. on the construction of a 124-unit affordable housing community through a unique partnership formed by Durham Tech, Mosaic Development Group and Banc of America Community Development Corporation.

The development will serve eligible Durham Tech students and their families, as well as members of the broader Durham community.

Read more: https://www.durhamtech.edu/news/construction-begins-durham-tech-affordable-housing-community

Durham Tech Foundation

04/01/2026

We’re halfway through the scholarship application period! ⏳

If you’re a current Durham Tech student and planning to be enrolled in the next school year, be sure to apply for Foundation scholarships before April 15. One easy application qualifies you for over 200 scholarships! Apply online at durhamtech.academicworks.com 💰

Questions? We’re hanging out with our friends from Durham County Public Health at Spring Fling today from 11-2 in the Main Campus quad! Or email [email protected] any time.

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03/27/2026

Foundation staff were pleased to spend time today with the President’s Emerging Leaders Institute (PELI) cohort, sharing how Institutional Advancement and the Durham Tech Foundation support student success.

College employees bring invaluable, on-the-ground knowledge of student needs, program priorities, and community partnerships. That insight directly shapes our fundraising strategy and ensures that every dollar raised is aligned with the College’s most pressing opportunities.

Thank you to our Foundation Board Chair, Ellen Shannon, for joining us to speak about the role of the Foundation Board and the impact of engaged, community-driven leadership.

Durham Tech continues to invest in its people through the President’s Emerging Leaders Institute. The 2025–2026 cohort includes 12 employees from across the College who are participating in a year-long leadership program. Through monthly sessions, a personalized leadership plan, and a capstone project tied to institutional priorities, participants deepen their understanding of areas such as finance, government relations, and institutional advancement.

We’re grateful for the chance to connect with this group and to be part of their leadership journey.

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