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Guilford Technical Community College
Former name	Guilford Industrial Education Center
Type	Public community college
Established	April 3, 1958; 66 years ago
Parent institution	North Carolina Community College System
President	Anthony J. Clarke
Students	35,000
Location	Piedmont Triad, North Carolina, United States
Campus	Multiple sites
Website	www.gtcc.edu

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Guilford Technical Community College (Guilford Tech, "G-Tech", or GTCC) is a public community college in the Piedmont Triad of North Carolina. It is the fourth largest institution in the North Carolina Community College System and the largest in the Piedmont Triad. Guilford Technical Community College also has campuses in Jamestown, High Point, Greensboro, and Colfax.

History[edit]

The college was founded as the Guilford Industrial Education Center^[1] on April 3, 1958 as a training facility established to prepare workers for technical jobs created by the rapid manufacturing growth in the county. The future GTCC opened that August in Jamestown on the site of the former Guilford County Tuberculosis Sanatorium [1924-1955] with 50 students enrolled in two classes. In 1965, when the center was elevated to Guilford Technical Institute, the school was authorized to grant associate degrees.^[2]

The State Board of Community Colleges approved GTI’s request to add a college transfer program in 1983, and the institution became Guilford Technical Community College. GTCC’s mission has basically remained unchanged: the institution is charged to give the people of Guilford County the training and education they need to compete in the job market.^[3]

For the 2008-09 academic year, GTCC is offering 93 degrees, 26 diplomas and 78 certificates, a total of 197 awards from 90 unique programs. Two new degree programs, Health Care Management Technology and Cyber Crime Technology, have been added for 2008-09. The college also offers personal enrichment courses, a variety of adult literacy opportunities and training for business and industry.

GTCC operates from seven locations: the main campus in Jamestown at 601 High Point Road, the High Point Campus at 901 South Main Street, the Greensboro Campus at 3505 East Wendover Avenue, the Donald W. Cameron Campus at 7908 Leabourne Road in Colfax, the Union Square Campus at 124 E. Gate city Boulevard in Greensboro, and two centers; the Aviation Campus at 260 North Regional Road, Piedmont Triad International Airport and the Small Business Center, 1451 S. Elm Eugene Street, Suite 1201 in Greensboro.

GTCC is the third largest of 58 community colleges in North Carolina, with over 35,000 students enrolled annually, as of the Fall 2019 semester. The current president is Dr. Anthony J. Clarke, appointed in the fall of 2020.

As of 2004, GTCC's High Point campus is home to the Larry Gatlin School of Entertainment Technology, a program that started in 2000. It offers associate degrees in Recording Engineering, Concert Sound and Lighting, Artist Management, and Music Performance. It is the only program of its kind in North Carolina, and has garnered nationwide attention from a variety of colleges and universities looking to implement (or improve) similar programs.

The College also offers a middle college program at all of its locations. Students attend honors classes daily. The total program emphasizes academic preparation as well as the development of the total individual. The Middle College offers a diverse academic curriculum including Honors courses in English, mathematics, science, foreign languages, and social studies.^[4]

Background and mission[edit]

The school opened in 1958 with 42 students and two classes as the Guilford Industrial Education Center on the site of the Guilford County Tuberculosis Sanatorium, which had operated from 1924 to 1955. The purpose of GTCC has remained basically unchanged since it first opened: to give the people of Guilford County the training and education they need to compete in the job market. Today the mission of Guilford Technical Community College is to support success through innovative education, training, and partnerships.

Locations[edit]

Vice President Kamala Harris speaking at the Jamestown campus in April 2021 (transcript)

Campus locations can be found in Jamestown, Greensboro, High Point, Colfax, the Aviation Campuses at the Piedmont Triad International Airport, and the Small Business Center in Greensboro. There are three aviation locations which are all either on, or located near Piedmont Triad International Airport.^[5] The first of these is The T.H Davis aviation center, dubbed "Aviation 1" at 260 north regional road. It is the primary building for the college's Aircraft maintenance technician program and includes a hangar which houses 12 aircraft including a Boeing 727(outside on the ramp), Robinson R22, MU-300, and many other small General aviation aircraft.^[5] The second is Aviation 2 located at 819 radar road. It is the primary location for the colleges Avionics and aircraft manufacturing programs, as well as the location for the aircraft maintenance technician structures classes.^[5] The third is the Caesar Cone II (Formerly AVIII) which serves the colleges pilot needs.^[5] The Center for Advanced Manufacturing, located at the college’s Jamestown campus, offers technical training with state-of-the-art manufacturing technology. In 2007, GTCC began offering eDegrees giving students the opportunity to obtain a number of degrees online without coming to campus.

The school is part of the statewide North Carolina Community College System.

References[edit]

^ Logistics Technology Program
^ "GTCC - Campus Information". GTCC Website. GTCC. Retrieved 2011-03-28.
^ "GTCC - Campus Info". GTCC Website. GTCC. Retrieved 2011-03-28.
^ GTCC Middle College at Jamestown Archived 2011-07-11 at the Wayback Machine
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d "GTCC Aviation Campus". www.gtcc.edu. Retrieved 2023-06-21.

External links[edit]

Official website

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[1] Logistics Technology Program

[2] "GTCC - Campus Information". GTCC Website. GTCC. Retrieved 2011-03-28.

[3] "GTCC - Campus Info". GTCC Website. GTCC. Retrieved 2011-03-28.

[4] GTCC Middle College at Jamestown Archived 2011-07-11 at the Wayback Machine

[:0-5] "GTCC Aviation Campus". www.gtcc.edu. Retrieved 2023-06-21.

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+{{Short description|College in the Piedmont Triad, North Carolina, U.S.}}
-'''Guilford Technical Community College''' (more commonly known as '''Guilford Tech''' or '''"G-Tech,"''' and often shortened to '''GTCC''') is a public [[community college]] based in the [[Piedmont Triad]] of [[North Carolina]]. Guilford Technical Community College also has a campus in Jamestown, North Carolina and High Point, North Carolina.
+{{Infobox university
+| name = Guilford Technical Community College
+| image = Guilford Technical Community College Logo.jpg
+| image_alt = A logo in serif text reading "GTCC" in large letters above the text "GUILFORD TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE"
+| former_name = Guilford Industrial Education Center
+| type = [[Public college|Public]] [[community college]]
+| established = {{start date and age|1958|4|3}}
+| parent = [[North Carolina Community College System]]
+| president = Anthony J. Clarke
+| students = 35,000
+| city = [[Piedmont Triad]]
+| state = [[North Carolina]]
+| country = United States
+| campus = Multiple sites
+| website = {{URL|https://www.gtcc.edu/}}
+}}
+'''Guilford Technical Community College''' ('''Guilford Tech''', '''"G-Tech"''', or '''GTCC''') is a [[Public college|public]] [[community college]] in the [[Piedmont Triad]] of [[North Carolina]]. It is the fourth largest institution in the [[North Carolina Community College System]] and the largest in the Piedmont Triad. Guilford Technical Community College also has campuses in [[Jamestown, North Carolina|Jamestown]], [[High Point, North Carolina|High Point]], [[Greensboro, North Carolina|Greensboro]], and [[Colfax, North Carolina|Colfax]].
 ==History==
-The college was founded as the Guilford Industrial Education Center<ref>[http://www.edumaritime.com/north-carolina-nc/guilford-technical-community-college-at-jamestown-north-carolina Logistics Technology Program]</ref> on April 3, 1958 as a training facility established to prepare workers for technical jobs created by the rapid manufacturing growth in the county. The future GTCC opened that August in Jamestown on the site of the former Guilford County Tuberculosis Sanatorium [1924-1955] with 50 students enrolled in two classes. In 1965, when the center was elevated to Guilford Technical Institute, the school was authorized to grant associate degrees.<ref>{{cite web|title=GTCC - Campus Information|url=http://www.gtcc.edu/campusInfo/index.html|work=GTCC Website|publisher=GTCC|accessdate=2011-03-28}}</ref>
+The college was founded as the Guilford Industrial Education Center<ref>[http://www.edumaritime.com/north-carolina-nc/guilford-technical-community-college-at-jamestown-north-carolina Logistics Technology Program]</ref> on April 3, 1958 as a training facility established to prepare workers for technical jobs created by the rapid manufacturing growth in the county. The future GTCC opened that August in Jamestown on the site of the former Guilford County Tuberculosis Sanatorium [1924-1955] with 50 students enrolled in two classes. In 1965, when the center was elevated to Guilford Technical Institute, the school was authorized to grant associate degrees.<ref>{{cite web|title=GTCC - Campus Information|url=http://www.gtcc.edu/campusInfo/index.html|work=GTCC Website|publisher=GTCC|access-date=2011-03-28}}</ref>
-The State Board of Community Colleges approved GTI’s request to add a college transfer program in 1983, and the institution became Guilford Technical Community College. GTCC’s mission has basically remained unchanged: the institution is charged to give the people of Guilford County the training and education they need to compete in the job market.<ref>{{cite web|title=GTCC - Campus Info|url=http://www.gtcc.edu/campusInfo/index.html|work=GTCC Website|publisher=GTCC|accessdate=2011-03-28}}</ref>
+The State Board of Community Colleges approved GTI’s request to add a college transfer program in 1983, and the institution became Guilford Technical Community College. GTCC’s mission has basically remained unchanged: the institution is charged to give the people of Guilford County the training and education they need to compete in the job market.<ref>{{cite web|title=GTCC - Campus Info|url=http://www.gtcc.edu/campusInfo/index.html|work=GTCC Website|publisher=GTCC|access-date=2011-03-28}}</ref>
 For the 2008-09 academic year, GTCC is offering 93 degrees, 26 diplomas and 78 certificates, a total of 197 awards from 90 unique programs. Two new degree programs, Health Care Management Technology and Cyber Crime Technology, have been added for 2008-09. The college also offers personal enrichment courses, a variety of adult literacy opportunities and training for business and industry.
-GTCC operates from three campuses; the main campus in Jamestown at 601 High Point Road, the High Point Campus, 901 South Main Street, the Greensboro Campus at 3505 East Wendover Avenue, and two centers; the T. H. Davis Aviation Center at 260 North Regional Road, Piedmont Triad International Airport and the Small Business Center, 207 Yanceyville Street, Greensboro.
+GTCC operates from seven locations: the main campus in Jamestown at 601 High Point Road, the High Point Campus at 901 South Main Street, the Greensboro Campus at 3505 East Wendover Avenue, the Donald W. Cameron Campus at 7908 Leabourne Road in Colfax, the Union Square Campus at 124 E. Gate city Boulevard in Greensboro, and two centers; the Aviation Campus at 260 North Regional Road, Piedmont Triad International Airport and the Small Business Center, 1451 S. Elm Eugene Street, Suite 1201 in Greensboro.
-GTCC is the third largest of 58 community colleges in North Carolina, with over 13,000 students enrolled as of the Fall 2010 semester.  President Donald W. Cameron, is the longest tenured president in the school's history, having held the position since 1991.
+GTCC is the third largest of 58 community colleges in North Carolina, with over 35,000 students enrolled annually, as of the Fall 2019 semester. The current president is Dr. Anthony J. Clarke, appointed in the fall of 2020.
 As of 2004, GTCC's High Point campus is home to the [[Larry Gatlin]] School of Entertainment Technology, a program that started in 2000. It offers associate degrees in Recording Engineering, Concert Sound and Lighting, Artist Management, and Music Performance. It is the only program of its kind in North Carolina, and has garnered nationwide attention from a variety of colleges and universities looking to implement (or improve) similar programs.
-The College also offers a middle college program at all of its locations. Students attend honors classes daily. The total program emphasizes academic preparation as well as the development of the total individual. The Middle College offers a diverse academic curriculum including Honors courses in English, mathematics, science, foreign languages, and social studies.<ref>[http://schoolcenter.gcsnc.com/education/staff/staff.php?sectionid=30034& GTCC Middle College at Jamestown]</ref>
+The College also offers a middle college program at all of its locations. Students attend honors classes daily. The total program emphasizes academic preparation as well as the development of the total individual. The Middle College offers a diverse academic curriculum including Honors courses in English, mathematics, science, foreign languages, and social studies.<ref>[http://schoolcenter.gcsnc.com/education/staff/staff.php?sectionid=30034& GTCC Middle College at Jamestown] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110711082600/http://schoolcenter.gcsnc.com/education/staff/staff.php?sectionid=30034& |date=2011-07-11 }}</ref>
 ==Background and mission==
-The school opened in 1958 with 42 students and two classes as the Guilford Industrial Education Center on the site of the Guilford County Tuberculosis [[Sanatorium]], which had operated from 1924 to 1955. The purpose of GTCC has remained basically unchanged since it first opened: to give the people of Guilford County the training and education they need to compete in the job market. Today the mission of Guilford Technical Community College is to provide access to lifelong learning opportunities for personal growth, workforce productivity, and community service.
+The school opened in 1958 with 42 students and two classes as the Guilford Industrial Education Center on the site of the Guilford County Tuberculosis [[Sanatorium]], which had operated from 1924 to 1955. The purpose of GTCC has remained basically unchanged since it first opened: to give the people of Guilford County the training and education they need to compete in the job market. Today the mission of Guilford Technical Community College is to support success through innovative education, training, and partnerships.
+[[File:GTCC Aviation 1 Hangar.jpg|thumb|The hangar of the GTCC Aviation 1 building (picture taken 6/22/23)]]
 ==Locations==
+[[File:Vice President Harris Delivers Remarks on the American Jobs Plan & Lays Out a Vision for the Future.webm|thumb|Vice President [[Kamala Harris]] speaking at the Jamestown campus in April 2021 ([[wikisource:Remarks by Vice President Harris on the American Jobs Plan|transcript]])]]
-Campus locations can be found in [[Jamestown, North Carolina|Jamestown]], [[Greensboro, North Carolina|Greensboro]], [[High Point, North Carolina|High Point]], the Aviation Center at the [[Piedmont Triad International Airport]], and the Small Business Center.  The campus on Wendover Avenue offers state of the art technology. Students prepare for a variety of career opportunities. Another campus will be located near the Piedmont Triad International Airport. In 2007, GTCC began offering eDegrees giving students the opportunity to obtain a number of degrees online without coming to campus.
+[[File:Entrance to GTCC Aviation 1.jpg|thumb|Entrance to Aviation 1 (T.H. Davis Aviation Center)]]
+Campus locations can be found in [[Jamestown, North Carolina|Jamestown]], [[Greensboro, North Carolina|Greensboro]], [[High Point, North Carolina|High Point]], [[Colfax, North Carolina|Colfax]], the Aviation Campuses at the [[Piedmont Triad International Airport]], and the Small Business Center in [[Greensboro, North Carolina|Greensboro]]. There are three aviation locations which are all either on, or located near [[Piedmont Triad International Airport]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=GTCC Aviation Campus |url=https://www.gtcc.edu/about/campuses/aviation.php |access-date=2023-06-21 |website=www.gtcc.edu}}</ref> The first of these is The T.H Davis aviation center, dubbed "Aviation 1" at 260 north regional road. It is the primary building for the college's [[Aircraft maintenance technician]] program and includes a hangar which houses 12 aircraft including a [[Boeing 727]](outside on the ramp), [[Robinson R22]], [[MU-300]], and many other small [[General aviation]] aircraft.<ref name=":0" /> The second is Aviation 2 located at 819 radar road. It is the primary location for the colleges [[Avionics]] and aircraft manufacturing programs, as well as the location for the aircraft maintenance technician structures classes.<ref name=":0" /> The third is the Caesar Cone II (Formerly AVIII) which serves the colleges pilot needs.<ref name=":0" /> The Center for Advanced Manufacturing, located at the college’s Jamestown campus, offers technical training with state-of-the-art manufacturing technology. In 2007, GTCC began offering eDegrees giving students the opportunity to obtain a number of degrees online without coming to campus.
 The school is part of the statewide [[North Carolina Community College System]].
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-*[http://www.gtcc.edu/ GTCC's Website]
+*[http://www.gtcc.edu/ Official website]
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v t e College sports teams in North Carolina
NCAA Division I	Appalachian State Campbell Charlotte Davidson Duke East Carolina Elon Gardner–Webb High Point NC State North Carolina North Carolina A&T North Carolina Central Queens UNC Asheville UNC Greensboro UNC Wilmington Wake Forest Western Carolina
NCAA Division II	Barton Belmont Abbey Catawba Chowan Elizabeth City State Fayetteville State Johnson C. Smith Lees–McRae Lenoir–Rhyne Livingstone Mars Hill Mount Olive St. Augustine's Shaw UNC Pembroke Wingate Winston–Salem State
NCAA Division III	Brevard Greensboro Guilford Meredith Methodist North Carolina Wesleyan Pfeiffer Salem Warren Wilson William Peace
NAIA	Montreat St. Andrews
NJCAA Division I	Brunswick Cape Fear Guilford Tech Lenoir Louisburg Pitt Roanoke-Chowan Rockingham Surry Wake Tech Wilkes
NCCAA Divisions I and II	Carolina

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