Durham Tech Community College - John M Belk Endowment

Better Skills,
Better Jobs.

Now is the time for you to earn a bigger paycheck. A better job. A promotion. After a year like no other, it’s time to skill up, retool, and retrain. By earning a certificate or degree from Durham Technical Community College, you can advance in your career — or change careers entirely. Better futures start at Durham Tech.

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Gain the skills today’s employers seek most.

You go to college for a reason — to land a better job. At Durham Technical Community College, our courses act as a pipeline to employment with the biggest employers in the region. And our relationships with these employers translate into a promotion or that dream job — sometimes before you even finish. Our workforce and technical programs are dedicated to your future employment, and our partnerships with industry leaders provide a pathway for your career.

We help you choose a career, get real-time career and local industry information, find the right educational program, understand related job options, and engage with the student supports you need to succeed. At Durham Tech, every door is the right one.

Durham and Orange counties are exploding with health care, life science, and construction trades careers. Top Durham Tech offerings focus on high-demand occupations including health care, biotechnology, skilled trades, information technology, and more.

More than 200 job-ready programs that will advance your career.

Take classes designed around your busy life.

You work. You have a life. You might even have a family to care for. That’s a lot on your plate. And that’s why Durham Tech offers classes from early in the morning to late at night. No time to commute to class? Our online classes give you the flexibility to learn on your schedule. Looking for classes that will make an impact now? Our short-term training programs offer career-based skillsets or industry-recognized credentials quickly.

College has never been more flexible.

Pay tuition that’s just a fraction of the price of 4-year schools.

College can be expensive. We get it — but at Durham Tech, our education and training programs are just a fraction of the price for tuition at four-year universities. Our low-cost workforce certificates and two-year degrees are more than affordable. In fact, the return on your investment will pay for itself many times over. So, how can we help? We offer:

Scholarships:
Hundreds of scholarship opportunities exist so you have the freedom to pursue your college dreams.
Finish Line Grants:
These grants of up to $1,000 help students complete their training when facing unforeseen challenges, including childcare, medical, tuition or other financial emergencies.
Financial Support:
Figuring out how to pay for college can be confusing, but we take the mystery out of financial aid, showing you your eligibility and best path forward.

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