Wilson Community College

What Wilson Community College does

Wilson Community College is a public community college operating under the North Carolina Community College System, serving Wilson County, North Carolina since 1957. It delivers higher education and workforce training through 37 associate degree and diploma programs, 40 certificate programs, and 285 unique short-term training offerings annually, organized across four physical facilities: the main campus at 902 Herring Avenue, the Lee Technology Center, the Coastal Plains Law Enforcement Training Center, and the Cosmetic Arts Center. The institution also operates two early college high schools - Wilson Early College Academy (WECA) and Wilson Academy of Applied Technology (WAAT) - in partnership with Wilson County Schools.

The college's technology stack centers on a Moodle-based Open LMS for course delivery, a Student Planning system for registration and academic tracking (integrated with Microsoft Office 365 via single sign-on), and the Watermark Wolf Tracks (formerly Aviso) early alert and retention system. Instruction is delivered through traditional in-person, distance learning, and HyFlex modalities that allow students to switch between physical and virtual attendance. In 2026, WCC added StudyFetch as an AI-powered tutoring platform with a 24/7 Spark.E tutor supporting flashcards, quizzes, study guides, and essay grading.

Revenue is generated through tuition and fees, federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funding administered through the Turning Point Workforce Development Board, state appropriations and grants (notably $12 million committed in January 2026 for Johnson & Johnson pharmaceutical workforce training), and small transaction-based fees such as $5.90-$6.90 per transcript. The college's customer base spans traditional college students, high school dual-enrollment students, local business and industry partners, dislocated workers, and community members seeking digital literacy and enrichment programming.

Name

Wilson Community College

Legal name

Wilson Community College

Website

https://wilsoncc.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Wilson Community College is a public two-year institution in Wilson, North Carolina, offering associate degrees, certificates, and workforce training to county residents, high school dual-enrollment students, and local employers through four campuses and HyFlex/online delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (611210), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA), Junior Colleges (Associate-Degree Granting) (EDAHADAC), Community & Adult Education (Municipal/Community Schools) (EDAAAEAB)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Workforce training programs
• Associate degree programs
• Dual enrollment education
• Career technical training

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from student tuition and course fees for curriculum programs, continuing education, and short-term workforce training programs.
2. Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Funding: Federal funding administered through Turning Point Workforce Development Board for job seeker training programs, including financial assistance for occupational skills training.
3. State Workforce Training Grants: State contributions for workforce training programs, such as the $12 million toward workforce training programs at Wilson Community College for Johnson & Johnson pharmaceutical plant jobs.
4. Transcript and Administrative Fees: Revenue from official transcript requests ($5.90 printed/mailed, $6.90 electronic PDF) and degree/diploma/certificate reprint requests.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Wilson Community College is a public two-year institution providing associate degree programs (37), diploma programs, certificate programs (40), and 285 short-term workforce training courses annually. It delivers instruction through on-campus, distance learning, and HyFlex modalities, and offers workforce development, dual enrollment, early college academies, and small business support services to Wilson County residents and local employers.

Product overview

Wilson Community College offers a unified educational services portfolio centered on its core curriculum programs (37 associate degrees/diplomas, 40 certificate programs) and 285 short-term training offerings. The college delivers instruction through multiple modalities including traditional in-person, Distance Learning via Moodle (Open LMS), and HyFlex courses. Student support is provided through Watermark Wolf Tracks (early alert/retention), StudyFetch (AI-powered tutoring via Spark.E), the Small Business Center, and Wilson Workforce Center. Early college options include Wilson Early College Academy (WECA) and Wilson Academy of Applied Technology (WAAT). The SEED program serves high school students exploring advanced manufacturing careers. All digital services integrate through unified Microsoft Office 365 credentials with single sign-on to Moodle, Student Planning, and Wolf Connect.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wilson Early College Academy (WECA): An early college high school offering accelerated academics in both high school and college courses in small, learner-centered classes.
• Wilson Academy of Applied Technology (WAAT)

Products and services

• Curriculum Programs (Associate Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates) Academic programs including 37 associate degree and diploma programs plus 40 certificate programs across applied technologies, business, health sciences, human services, and university transfer pathways. Designed for traditional and non-traditional students seeking degrees, career training, or university transfer.
• Short-Term Training Programs 285 unique short-term training programs offered annually including professional certifications, skills training, and personal enrichment courses. Designed for job seekers, career changers, and community members seeking specific skills.
• HyFlex Learning Flexible course delivery model allowing students to choose how they attend class sessions, either in-person or virtually. Designed for students with scheduling or transportation barriers.
• Distance Learning Online and remote learning programs accessible through Moodle LMS with resources including HyFlex courses, online programs, and mobile app support. Designed for students needing remote learning options.
• Wilson Workforce Center Workforce development center under Turning Point Workforce Development Board direction, offering employment services, education, training, WIOA enrollment, and support services for Wilson County residents. Designed for job seekers, dislocated workers, and career changers.
• Small Business Center Business support services providing professional resources, entrepreneurial training including Ice House Entrepreneurial Course, one-on-one business coaching, and SBC Academy Certificates. Designed for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.
• Digital Navigator Program Digital skills training program offering tailored support for individuals to improve computer skills, email usage, Microsoft programs, career search, and information literacy. Designed for community members seeking digital literacy skills.
• SEED Program (Southeastern Education & Economic Development) Southeastern Education & Economic Development program introducing high school students to careers in advanced manufacturing through college-level coursework, hands-on learning, and industry partner visits. Designed for high school students exploring advanced manufacturing careers.
• Career and College Promise (CCP) Dual enrollment program allowing high school students to earn college credit through career exploration, assessments, and transfer guides. Designed for high school students seeking early college credit.
• Wilson Early College Academy (WECA) Early college high school offering accelerated academics combining high school and college courses in small, learner-centered classes with dual enrollment opportunities. Designed for high school students seeking an accelerated college pathway.
• Wilson Academy of Applied Technology (WAAT) Rigorous early college high school partnership between Wilson County Schools, Wilson Community College, and regional industry leaders integrating high school and transferable college coursework with internships and technical labs. Designed for high school students interested in technical and applied technology careers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students completing workforce training programs achieve employment with major employers including GSK, ECU Health, and Vidant Healthcare
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Johnson & JohnsoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 January 2026Johnson & Johnson announced plans to build a new pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in Wilson, NC creating approximately 500 new jobs. The state contributed $12 million toward workforce training programs at Wilson Community College to prepare workers for careers in the life sciences sector.
• Turning Point Workforce Development BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Wilson Workforce Center operates under the direction of the Turning Point Workforce Development Board, providing employment services, education, training, and support services to Wilson County residents. The board administers WIOA funding for workforce development programs.
• Eastern Carolina Corvette ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for the annual Wilson Community College Car & Truck Show event, co-hosting the community event to engage local residents and raise funds for college programs.
• PCs For PeopleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Digital Navigator Program providing affordable computers, internet, and computer repair for qualified low-income individuals and nonprofits. Refurbished desktops starting at $75.
• EveryoneOnminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Digital Navigator Program connecting residents to low-cost internet providers, low-cost or free devices, and free or low-cost digital literacy training.
• E2D (Eliminate the Digital Divide)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Digital Navigator Program that collects used laptops from corporations, refurbishes them in student-led technology labs, and distributes them to student families without computers at home.
• Greenlight Community BroadbandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing expanded free public Wi-Fi throughout Downtown Wilson, low-cost residential internet options, and flexible cell phone plans to help Wilson residents stay connected.
• BEST CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness and Industry Skills Training (BEST) Center housed at WCC providing workforce training and business development services to regional employers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Nash Community College: Public NC community college located in neighboring Nash County. Direct peer in scale, mission, and rural Eastern NC catchment, with overlapping employer relationships and a similar mix of associate degrees, workforce training, and short-term credentials.
• Central Piedmont Community College: One of the largest NC community colleges (Charlotte area). Comparable mission and funding structure but operating at much greater scale; relevant as a benchmark for how WCC's programs could mature with regional employer demand.
• Edgecombe Community College: Public NC community college serving an adjacent Eastern NC county. Comparable in scale, rural service area, program mix (associate degrees, workforce training, adult education), and dependence on state and federal workforce dollars.
• South Piedmont Community College: Public NC community college serving the Charlotte-Monroe corridor. Comparable as a NC public community college with parallel workforce development and associate-degree offerings.
• Johnston Community College: Public NC community college serving a fast-growing Eastern NC county. Directly comparable in scale and program mix, and a credible competitor for regional workforce training and employer contracts.
• Wake Technical Community College: North Carolina's largest community college, also part of the NC Community College System. Directly comparable as a public NC community college offering associate degrees, workforce credentials, and corporate training — but with substantially greater scale and program breadth.
• Fayetteville Technical Community College: Public NC community college with a strong workforce and technical training focus, including health sciences and skilled trades. Closely comparable to WCC in mission, governance, and funding model, though it serves a larger and more military-adjacent population.
• Pitt Community College: Public NC community college in Winterville serving Eastern NC. Comparable in size, funding structure, and emphasis on workforce development aligned to regional employers (healthcare, manufacturing).
• Lenoir Community College: Public NC community college headquartered in Kinston, NC with similar scale and Eastern NC rural service area. Comparable on workforce training depth, dual-enrollment, and continuing-education programming.
• Wayne Community College: Public NC community college serving Wayne County in Eastern NC. Direct peer in mission and operating model, with overlapping workforce training programs and similar employer landscape.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WCCWilsonNC
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/WilsonCommCollege
• Facebookfacebook.com/105705319463009
• Instagraminstagram.com/wccwilsonnc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wilson-community-college

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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