North Carolina Work-Based Learning Association (NCWBLA)

 

 

The North Carolina Work-Based Learning Association (NCWBLA) provides an organization for all North Carolina Institutions of higher education, employers, and individuals interested in Work-Based Learning.

NCWBLA (formally NCCEA), founded in 1974, meets annually and allows membership for business, industry, government, high schools, colleges, universities, and other organizations.

Whether you’re new to work-based learning or a seasoned coordinator, NCWBLA has something valuable to offer:

  • Affordable annual membership fee
  • Updates on policy changes impacting WBL
  • Access to a statewide network of experienced Work-Based Learning professionals
  • Direct communication with North Carolina’s WBL compliance team for guidance and support
  • Professional development and best practice sharing
  • Invitations to exclusive Lunch & Learn sessions covering timely topics
  • Discounted registration for our annual two-day conference focused on WBL best practices and innovation
  • Regular newsletters featuring updates, resources, and member highlights
  • Opportunities to present, collaborate, and lead

Visit our Join Now page to become a member.

 


Thanks to our current active memberships from the following institutions:

 

Alamance Community College
Asheville-Buncombe Community College
Bladen Community College
Blue Ridge Community College
Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute
Cape Fear Community College
Catawba Valley Community College
Central Carolina Community College
Central Piedmont Community College
Cleveland Community College
College of the Albemarle
Durham Technical Community College
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Forsyth Technical Community College
Gaston College
Guilford Technical Community College
Haywood Community College
James Sprunt Community College
Lenoir Community College
Mayland Community College
McDowell Tech Community College
Piedmont Community College
Richmond Community College
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Wake Technical Community College
Western Piedmont Community College
Wilkes Community College
 

Don’t see your institution on the list? We welcome you to join! Visit our Join Now page for more information.


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