Johnston Community College

What Johnston Community College does

Johnston Community College (JCC) is a public community college founded in 1969 and headquartered on a 175-acre main campus at 245 College Road, Smithfield, North Carolina. Operated under the North Carolina Community College System and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), JCC is the 13th largest institution among the system's 58 colleges and serves approximately 14,000 students annually with an annual budget of approximately $40 million and roughly 600 full-time and part-time staff. The college delivers associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates across nearly 40 program areas, spanning Health Sciences (nursing, radiography, sonography, medical assisting, EMS), Business & Technology (IT, cybersecurity, business administration, paralegal), Applied Sciences (biotechnology, welding, advanced manufacturing, engineering, diesel/heavy equipment), Public Services (criminal justice, fire protection, cosmetology), and University Transfer (Associate in Arts, Science, Engineering).

The college distributes its offerings across a multi-site footprint: the main Smithfield campus, the Workforce Development Center in Clayton (county-owned, JCC-operated), the Advanced Manufacturing Training Facility in Four Oaks, the 2,800-acre Howell Woods Environmental Education Center in Four Oaks, and the Cleveland Center. Curriculum is delivered via classroom instruction, online/distance learning, dual enrollment (Career & College Promise), and customized corporate training. Revenue is generated primarily through regulated per-semester tuition and fees (in-state and out-of-state tiers), state operating allocations from the NCCCS based on enrollment and performance, grants (federal, state, private — including participation in the NIIMBL $9.7M biopharmaceutical workforce consortium), and capital funding through county bond measures. Supporting infrastructure includes Jaguar Tutoring, Jaguar Writing Portal, Testing & Placement Services, TRIO, accessibility services, and a Student Success Center.

JCC's go-to-market is direct-to-consumer with a heavy dual-enrollment channel through Johnston County Public Schools, employer partnerships for workforce training, and community-facing programming. Reported outcomes include a six-year Total Completion Rate of 55.41% versus a national two-year benchmark of 43.35% (2017 cohort) and performance at or above state average on all seven NCCCS Performance Measures for Student Success in 2025. The institution is governed by a 13-member Board of Trustees and led by its fourth president, Dr. Vern L. Lindquist.

Name

Johnston Community College

Legal name

Johnston Community College

Website

https://johnstoncc.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Johnston Community College is a public, SACSCOC-accredited community college in Smithfield, NC, serving about 14,000 students annually across nearly 40 programs (health sciences, IT/cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing, biotech, transfer) via multiple Johnston County campuses with a ~$40M annual budget.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (61121), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA), Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG), Online Community Colleges (2-Year, Degree/Transfer) (EDAHALAC)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Workforce development training
• Dual enrollment programs
• Associate degree programs
• Continuing education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Smithfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated from student tuition and fees for credit and non-credit programs, including curriculum courses, continuing education, and workforce training programs.
2. State Funding: Operating funds allocated through the North Carolina Community College System, based on enrollment and performance metrics.
3. Grants and External Funding: Federal, state, and private grants including workforce development initiatives such as the NIIMBL $9.7 million technology and workforce projects.
4. Construction and Facilities: Capital projects for campus infrastructure improvements funded through state allocations and local bond measures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Johnston Community College delivers post-secondary education through associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates across roughly 40 programs in Health Sciences, Business & Technology, Applied Sciences, Public Services, and Academic Transfer. It also runs dual enrollment (Career & College Promise) for high schoolers and customized workforce training for local employers through dedicated training centers in Clayton and Four Oaks.

Product overview

Johnston Community College is a 13th largest institution in the North Carolina Community College System serving approximately 14,000 students annually. The college offers a diverse portfolio of nearly 40 educational programs across multiple divisions: Health Sciences (Nursing, Radiography, Sonography, Medical Assisting, EMS), Business & Technology (IT, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, Paralegal, Medical Office Administration), Applied Sciences (Biotechnology, Welding, Manufacturing, Engineering, Diesel/Heavy Equipment), Public Services (Criminal Justice, Fire Protection, Cosmetology), and Academic Transfer (Associate in Arts/Science/Engineering). The institution provides educational credentials from certificates through associate degrees and diplomas. Supporting infrastructure includes Jaguar Tutoring, Jaguar Writing Portal, Testing & Placement Services, Library & Tutoring Services, and specialized workforce development centers across multiple North Carolina locations.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Information Technology Programs Comprehensive IT education covering network management, cybersecurity, operating systems, PC support, and Cisco networking administration with multiple certification pathways, for students pursuing IT careers.
• Biotechnology Programs Biotechnology degree and certificate programs focused on laboratory techniques, scientific research methods, and biopharmaceutical manufacturing skills.
• Welding Technology Welding certification program covering SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW methods, accredited by the American Welding Society as a Testing Facility.
• Truck Driver Training Eight-week commercial driver license program providing FMCSA Entry-Level Driver Training Certificate and on-site CDL skills testing.
• Health Sciences Programs Clinical healthcare programs including Associate Degree Nursing, Practical Nursing, Radiography, Sonography, Medical Assisting, and Emergency Medical Science.
• Advanced Manufacturing Programs Programs in Applied Engineering Technology, Computer-Integrated Machining, Mechanical Engineering Technology, and Diesel/Heavy Equipment Technology at the Advanced Manufacturing Training Facility in Four Oaks, NC.
• College Transfer Pathways University transfer programs including Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Engineering for seamless transition to four-year institutions.
• Career & College Promise (CCP) Dual enrollment program allowing high school students to earn college credits and credentials while completing secondary education, delivered in partnership with Johnston County Public Schools.
• Workforce Development Training Non-degree workforce training programs, adult education, ESL, and continuing education for professional development and career transitions, including customized corporate training for local businesses.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6-year Total Completion Rate of 55.41% compared to national benchmark of 43.35% for two-year institutions (2017 cohort)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• MetLifeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026MetLife hosted the MetLife Summer Cyber Invitational at the MetLife Global Technology Campus where JCC's Cybersecurity Competition Team competed in a simulated cyberattack exercise requiring teams to identify, analyze, contain, and restore operations.
• NIIMBL (National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026NIIMBL announced eight new projects with $9.7 million in funding to develop advanced biopharmaceutical manufacturing technologies and workforce initiatives involving 39 organizations including JCC. Projects focus on process analytics, AI-based optimization, and talent development to maintain U.S. leadership in biopharma.
• S.T. WootenminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 August 2025S.T. Wooten completed a major parking lot and roadway construction project at JCC's main campus in Smithfield, NC. The project rehabilitated approximately 95% of the campus transportation network between late May and mid-August 2025, involving approximately 10,000 tons of asphalt, 42,000 square yards of full-depth reclamation, and 16,000 linear feet of curb and gutter.
• LS3P (Architecture Firm)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIn 2024, JCC collaborated with LS3P and a committee comprised of employee, student, trustee, and community members to finalize a Master Plan serving as a strategic roadmap for future development, enhancement, and maintenance of physical infrastructure.
• Research Training Zone BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Research Training Zone Board provides oversight for the Workforce Development Center in Clayton, NC, which is owned by Johnston County and operated by JCC.
• Johnston County Public SchoolscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for Career and College Promise (CCP) dual enrollment program allowing high school students to earn college credit, including programs at Johnston County Early College Academy and Johnston County Career and Technical Leadership Academy.
• Johnston County Board of CommissionerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty government partners with JCC through ownership of the Cleveland Center and Workforce Development Center facilities, and appointment of Board of Trustees members.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wake Technical Community College: The largest community college in the North Carolina Community College System, offering the same associate-degree, transfer, and workforce development model as JCC across multiple campuses in the Research Triangle region. It is the most direct statewide benchmark for scale, program breadth, and funding outcomes.
• Fayetteville Technical Community College: A North Carolina community college serving a similar eastern NC region with comparable associate-degree, transfer, and continuing-education programming. Comparable in mission, governance under NCCCS, and reliance on state appropriations.
• Pitt Community College: Eastern North Carolina community college under NCCCS offering similar associate degrees, workforce training, and university transfer pathways. Comparable size and student profile, making it a direct peer for enrollment and outcome benchmarking.
• Wayne Community College: An NCCCS community college in Goldsboro, NC — a neighboring eastern NC county — offering overlapping associate-degree, transfer, and workforce programming. Geographic and demographic proximity make it a closely comparable peer to JCC.
• Sampson Community College: A small-to-mid NCCCS community college in Clinton, NC serving a similar rural eastern NC footprint with parallel transfer, workforce, and continuing-education offerings. Comparable in mission, scale band, and county-level funding model.
• Wilson Community College: An NCCCS community college located adjacent to Johnston County with overlapping associate, transfer, and workforce program mixes. Comparable governance, tuition structure, and reliance on local employer partnerships.
• Central Carolina Community College: Multi-campus NCCCS community college offering associate degrees, university transfer, and workforce programming across Lee, Chatham, and Harnett counties. Comparable in program breadth and in serving workforce-aligned local industry in central NC.
• Sandhills Community College: An NCCCS community college in Pinehurst, NC offering the same associate-degree, transfer, and continuing-education model, including specialized programs and a similar rural/suburban eastern NC demographic profile.
• Cape Fear Community College: A larger NCCCS community college in Wilmington, NC offering associate degrees, transfer pathways, and a broad workforce development portfolio. Comparable governance and similar employer-customized training revenue model.
• Durham Technical Community College: Research Triangle-region NCCCS community college offering associate degrees, transfer, and corporate workforce training. Comparable in mission and in serving employers with customized non-degree training programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/JCC_NC
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCw0AhjNJwYctkML3CLXqGKA
• Facebookfacebook.com/75790367432
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/johnston-community-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/johnstoncc

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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