Alamance Community College, Graham

What Alamance Community College, Graham does

Alamance Community College (ACC) is a public two-year community college founded in 1958 and headquartered in Graham, North Carolina, operating within the North Carolina Community College System under President Dr. Ken Ingle. The college serves more than 10,000 students annually across its core service area of Alamance County and the broader central North Carolina region through three physical locations — the Carrington-Scott main campus in Graham, the Dillingham Center in Burlington, and a Public Safety Training Center — supplemented by online learning delivered via Moodle. ACC offers associate degrees, certificates, and diploma programs across academic divisions (Applied Engineering/Agriculture/Skilled Trades, University Transfer, Workforce Development, and Adult Basic Skills), alongside specialized pathways including Career & College Promise for high school students, the Alamance Burlington Early College, the accelerated ACCelerate in 8 program, apprenticeships and work-based learning, and the upcoming AdvanceNC micro-pathways in advanced manufacturing (welding, CNC machining, industrial HVAC, industrial machinery mechanic).

The college's revenue model is hybrid and not commercially disclosed: state appropriations through the NC Community College System (based on enrollment and performance metrics) form the public funding backbone, supplemented by per-credit-hour tuition and fees for curriculum programs, fee-based workforce and continuing education courses, and grants from foundations such as the Golden LEAF Foundation ($1M, 2025), Education Design Lab and myFutureNC (combined matched funding in 2025), and Dollar General Literacy Foundation ($10,000, May 2026). Student financial support — including the Next NC Scholarship, Finish Line Grant for financial hardship, TRIO Student Support Services, and food/housing support — is positioned as a core retention and enrollment lever.

ACC's product surface also includes a robust stack of student support services (Accessibility Services, Student Support Center counseling, NC Boost, QPR suicide prevention training, a Small Business Center, and Corporate and Workforce Training for employer clients). Technology underpins operations through Google Workspace (ACCess email), Moodle for course management, Self-Service for student planning/registration, Watermark (Aviso) for retention early alerts, PaperCut for print management, Texthelp accessibility tools (Read & Write, Orbit Note, Equatio), and TimeClock Plus for HR. As a publicly funded institution, ACC's primary differentiation is its state-mandated mission to provide accessible, affordable education and workforce credentialing in its service area, with growing emphasis on employer-aligned short-term micro-credentials.

Name

Alamance Community College, Graham

Legal name

Alamance Community College

Website

https://alamancecc.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Alamance Community College is a public two-year community college founded in 1958 in Graham, North Carolina, serving over 10,000 students annually across associate degrees, certificates, workforce development, university transfer, and adult basic skills programs through three campuses and online learning in the NC Community College System.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Junior Colleges (Associate-Degree Granting) (EDAHADAC), Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG), Transfer/University-Parallel Community Colleges (EDAHADAF)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Workforce training programs
• Associate degree programs
• Continuing education courses
• University transfer pathways

Headquarters

HQ city

Graham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: ACC generates revenue from student tuition and fees charged per credit hour for curriculum programs, as well as fees for continuing education and workforce development courses.
2. State Funding and Appropriations: As a North Carolina public community college, ACC receives state funding through the NC Community College System based on enrollment and performance metrics.
3. Grants and Philanthropy: ACC receives grants from foundations (e.g., Dollar General Literacy Foundation $10,000 grant) and participates in collaborative workforce initiative funding such as the Golden LEAF Foundation investment in AdvanceNC.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Alamance Community College is a public two-year community college that delivers associate degrees, certificates, and diplomas across applied engineering, agriculture, skilled trades, university transfer, and health/science fields, complemented by workforce development and continuing education courses, adult basic skills/GED/HiSET preparation, apprenticeships, and employer-aligned micro-credential micro-pathways (e.g., welding, CNC machining, industrial HVAC, industrial machinery mechanic through the AdvanceNC initiative). Instruction is delivered on three campuses in Graham and Burlington, NC, and online through Moodle, with revenue generated from per-credit-hour tuition, state appropriations, and foundation grants.

Product overview

Alamance Community College is a community college offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs and student support services. The institution provides academic programs including associate degrees, certificates, and diplomas through divisions covering Applied Engineering/Agriculture/Skilled Trades, University Transfer, Workforce Development, and Adult Basic Skills. The college offers traditional classroom instruction, online learning via Moodle, and work-based learning opportunities including apprenticeships. Student support services include TRIO, Accessibility Services, Career Services, Student Support Center with counseling, Finish Line Grants for financial hardship, and food support programs. Workforce development programs serve both students seeking career training and businesses needing employee development. The institution operates multiple campuses including the Main Campus in Graham, Dillingham Center in Burlington, Public Safety Training Center, and additional education centers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ACCelerate in 8: A specific program pathway offering accelerated completion options
• AdvanceNC Micro-Pathways
• Alamance Burlington Early College

Products and services

• Associate Degree, Certificate, and Diploma Programs Academic programs leading to associate degrees, certificates, and diplomas, covering applied engineering, agriculture, skilled trades, university transfer, and health/science fields. Designed for prospective and current students seeking post-secondary credentials.
• University Transfer Programs Transfer degrees that allow students to complete foundational coursework at ACC before transferring to four-year colleges and universities.
• Workforce Development and Continuing Education Career-focused training and personal enrichment courses for workforce readiness, including apprenticeships and work-based learning opportunities. Designed for individuals and employers seeking short-term career credentials.
• ACCelerate in 8 Accelerated program pathway offering students the ability to complete degrees in 8 weeks of focused coursework.
• Career & College Promise Dual enrollment program allowing high school students to earn college credit and explore career pathways while still in high school.
• Adult Basic Skills / High School Equivalency (GED/HiSET) Programs helping adults earn their high school equivalency credential through GED and HiSET preparation, with support for adult literacy and workforce readiness.
• Apprenticeships & Work-Based Learning Programs combining on-the-job training with classroom instruction to prepare students for skilled trades and professions.
• Alamance Burlington Early College Early college program enabling high school students to earn both high school and college credits simultaneously.
• AdvanceNC Micro-Pathways in Advanced Manufacturing Short-term, employer-aligned credential micro-pathways in advanced manufacturing fields including welding, CNC machining, industrial HVAC, and industrial machinery mechanic, developed through the AdvanceNC collaborative initiative to address 33,000 advanced manufacturing jobs announced in North Carolina.
• Agribusiness Technology Program Hands-on academic program covering modern farming practices and sustainable agribusiness management, preparing students to run profitable, eco-friendly agricultural operations.
• Online Learning Online course offerings and web-supported classes delivered through the Moodle learning management system, enabling remote access to ACC programs.
• Small Business Center Resource center providing support, training, and guidance for small businesses in the community.
• Corporate and Workforce Training Customized training programs offered to businesses and industry to develop employee skills and workforce readiness.
• Finish Line Grant Program Financial assistance program helping students complete their training when facing unanticipated financial hardships, covering transportation, childcare, housing, utilities, medical needs, and tuition assistance.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 10,000 students served annually across curriculum, continuing education, and workforce development programs.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research at NC State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026The Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research at NC State University is a supporter of the Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship, which selected ACC's Justin Snyder as a fellow for 2026-27.
• AdvanceNC Partners (12 Community Colleges, 3 Universities, 7 Workforce Development Boards)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023AdvanceNC is a collaborative workforce initiative launched in 2023 involving 12 community colleges, three universities, and seven workforce development boards across central North Carolina. The initiative develops short-term, employer-aligned credential micro-pathways to rapidly train workers for 33,000 advanced manufacturing jobs announced in the state. ACC serves as the launch site for the first micro-pathways.
• Burlington Link TransitminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBurlington Link Transit system provides drop-off and pick-up services to ACC's main campus and Dillingham Center, connecting students to multiple locations across Burlington, Elon, Graham, Mebane, and Gibsonville.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Guilford Technical Community College: Neighboring NC community college serving Greensboro/High Point with associate degrees, workforce credentials, and apprenticeships. Direct regional peer in central NC.
• Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College: Western NC community college with similar associate, transfer, and workforce programs. Comparable institutional scope and NC system peer.
• Rowan-Cabarrus Community College: NC community college with similar scale, associate degree programs, university transfer, and workforce/corporate training. Direct peer within the NC system.
• Pitt Community College: Eastern NC community college offering similar curriculum, transfer, continuing education, and workforce training. Direct public community college peer.
• Forsyth Technical Community College: NC community college in Winston-Salem offering similar academic transfer, CTE, and workforce development programs. Member of the AdvanceNC collaborative initiative.
• Sandhills Community College: NC community college serving a multi-county region with comparable associate degree, transfer, and workforce development programs. Direct system peer.
• Central Piedmont Community College: Large NC community college serving the Charlotte region with similar curriculum, transfer, and corporate training offerings. Comparable scale and product mix; also part of AdvanceNC.
• Wake Technical Community College: One of the largest NC community colleges, also a member of the AdvanceNC collaborative, offering associate degrees, university transfer, and workforce development. Direct public community college peer within the same NC system and AdvanceNC network.
• Durham Technical Community College: NC community college in the Research Triangle region with comparable curriculum, workforce, and corporate training offerings. Direct peer within the NC Community College System.

Regional players

• Central Carolina Community College: NC community college serving Chatham, Harnett, and Lee counties, also part of the AdvanceNC collaborative. Geographic neighbor with overlapping workforce and curriculum offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AlamanceCC
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@AlamanceCC4Me
• Facebookfacebook.com/339
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alamance-community-college-graham-nc
• Instagraminstagram.com/alamancecommunitycollege
• TikToktiktok.com/@alamancecc?lang=en

Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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Investments

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