James Sprunt Community College

What James Sprunt Community College does

James Sprunt Community College (JSCC) is a public community college founded in 1964 and operated by the North Carolina Community College System, headquartered at 133 James Sprunt Drive in Kenansville, North Carolina. The institution serves Duplin County and adjacent regions with a credit-bearing academic portfolio that includes associate degrees, diploma programs, certificates, Early College High School, and Career & College Promise dual enrollment for high school students; a non-credit Workforce Development division offers short-term occupational training, apprenticeships, a Hydroponics Smart Farm, a Commercial Kitchen, and a Small Business Center. The college employs 101–250 people and reports a 100% first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate among its most recent Associate Degree Nursing cohort.

The platform layer is built on standard educational technology: Moodle (learning management system), Microsoft Office 365, Watermark (institutional effectiveness), Weave, and Concourse, supplemented by Google Calendar/iCalendar/Outlook event subscriptions and a campus website. Revenue mechanics combine state appropriations via the NCCC Systems Office, tuition and fees from curriculum students, scholarships and financial aid (including the Next NC Scholarship and Career & College Promise), and Workforce Development course revenue. Outreach is conducted through the college website, a Facebook page with ~11,076 followers, on-campus events (Commitment Day, Spartan 60 orientation, Duplin County Job Fair, STEAMA Camp), and direct partnerships with Duplin County Schools, NC Works, local chambers, ECU Health Duplin, House of Raeford, and Marine Federal Credit Union.

In 2026, Dr. Shannon Hair was announced as the seventh President, coinciding with the launch of the 'Pitch It Duplin!' entrepreneur competition, expansion of the STEAMA Camp ecosystem, and new workforce programs (Hydroponics Smart Farm, Commercial Kitchen, Centro Educativo Latino). The institution is governed by a Board of Trustees within the state system and does not have venture or private equity backing; no funding rounds, M&A activity, or ownership changes have been identified.

Name

James Sprunt Community College

Legal name

James Sprunt Community College

Website

https://jamessprunt.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

James Sprunt Community College is a public, state-funded community college in Kenansville, North Carolina, serving Duplin County residents with associate degrees, diplomas, certificates, dual-enrollment, workforce training, and a 100% NCLEX-RN pass-rate nursing program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education and Workforce Training

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (61121)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rural/Regional Community Colleges (EDAHADAK), Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Workforce development training
• Career and technical education
• Nursing education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Kenansville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 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: Tuition revenue from curriculum students enrolled in associate degrees, diplomas, and certificate programs. Financial aid fills the gap between total cost of education and student contribution.
2. State and System Funding: North Carolina Community College System state funding and NCCC Systems Office allocations supporting institutional operations.
3. Scholarships and Financial Aid: Scholarships provided yearly by the NCCC Systems Office from state, corporate, and private sponsors. Next NC Scholarship provides free college tuition for eligible students.
4. Workforce Development and Continuing Education: Short-term occupational training, apprenticeships, and workforce innovation programs generating revenue through course fees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

James Sprunt Community College is a public two-year community college delivering associate degrees, diploma programs, and certificate programs across health sciences, skilled trades, agriculture, business, and liberal arts. It supplements credit instruction with non-credit workforce development (apprenticeship, occupational short-term training, commercial kitchen, hydroponics smart farm), a Small Business Center, dual-enrollment Career & College Promise and Early College High School programs for high schoolers, and the STEAMA Camp for middle schoolers in Duplin County, NC.

Product overview

James Sprunt Community College offers a comprehensive educational portfolio centered around credit programs (associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates) and non-credit workforce development offerings. The college operates as a single-institution platform with multiple service delivery modes including on-campus instruction, distance learning via Moodle, and community-based programs. Academic programs span health sciences (nursing with 100% NCLEX pass rates), skilled trades (welding), agriculture technology, business, and liberal arts. Workforce Development division provides short-term occupational training, apprenticeship programs, a Small Business Center supporting local entrepreneurship through the Pitch It Duplin competition, and STEAMA camps for middle school students. The institution serves Duplin County through a Career & College Promise dual enrollment program, Early College High School, and extensive student support services including TRIO and financial aid.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Associate Degrees Two-year college degree programs providing transferable academic credits and career preparation across multiple disciplines including nursing, agri-business, office administration, and liberal arts.
• Diploma Programs Credential programs between certificate and degree level, providing comprehensive training for specific career pathways.
• Certificate Programs Short-term credential programs offering focused training in specific career fields such as welding technology, with industry-relevant skills development.
• Distance Learning Online and hybrid course offerings enabling students to complete coursework remotely through the college's learning management system.
• Career & College Promise Dual enrollment program allowing eligible Duplin County high school students to take college courses tuition-free while completing their high school education.
• Early College High School Combined high school and college program allowing students to earn both their high school diploma and college credits simultaneously.
• Workforce Development Short-term occupational training and workforce innovation programs including apprenticeship, commercial kitchen, hydroponics smart farm, and occupational training.
• Small Business Center Business development resource providing entrepreneurship training, mentorship, and the Pitch It Duplin competition for local entrepreneurs.
• Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program Two-year nursing program preparing students for registered nurse licensure, with a reported 100% NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate for the latest cohort.
• Welding Technology Program Technical program teaching multiple welding processes (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW) with hands-on training in fabrication, blueprint reading, and welding safety.
• STEAMA Camp Summer camp for middle school students offering hands-on career exploration across four pathways: Agriculture Technology, Business & IT, Trades & Industry, and Health Science & Public Safety.
• Financial Aid Services Comprehensive financial assistance including grants, loans, work study, and scholarships to help students cover educational expenses.
• Student Support Services (TRIO) Federal student support program providing tutoring, counseling, academic advising, and transfer assistance to eligible students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate — all 18 Associate Degree Nursing graduates earned Registered Nurse credentials on first attempt

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Marine Federal Credit UnioncoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 February 2026JSCC Small Business Center teamed up with Marine Federal Credit Union of Jacksonville, NC to host 'Pitch It Duplin!' — a competition where entrepreneurs pitch business ideas to a panel for a chance to win start-up money and prizes. Applications opened January 1, 2026.
• Kenansville Area Chamber of CommercecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 February 2026Partnered with JSCC Small Business Center for the 'Pitch It Duplin!' entrepreneur competition to promote local business development in Duplin County.
• Duplin County SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Deep collaboration with Duplin County Schools for multiple programs including STEAMA Camp (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics, and Agriculture) for middle school students, Career & College Promise, and Early College High School. Susi Burger serves as Career Development & Work-Based Learning Coordinator and Duplin Industrial Trades & Technology Academy Coordinator for Duplin County Schools.
• NC East AlliancesupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026NC East Alliance provided support and partnership for JSCC's STEAMA Camp program serving Duplin County middle school students.
• STEM EastsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026STEM East provided support and partnership for JSCC's STEAMA Camp program serving Duplin County middle school students.
• ECU Health DuplinsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026ECU Health Duplin served as a field trip host for the Health Science pathway of JSCC's STEAMA Camp, exposing students to healthcare career opportunities.
• House of RaefordsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026House of Raeford (Wallace location) served as a field trip destination for the Agriculture Technology pathway of JSCC's STEAMA Camp, introducing students to the poultry industry.
• Nash Johnson HatcherysupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Nash Johnson Hatchery served as a field trip destination for the Agriculture Technology pathway of JSCC's STEAMA Camp, exposing students to the poultry industry.
• Valicy GamingsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Valicy Gaming in Wilmington served as a field trip destination for the Business & Information Technology pathway of JSCC's STEAMA Camp.
• Design ModesupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Design Mode in Warsaw served as a field trip destination for the Trades & Industry pathway of JSCC's STEAMA Camp.
• NC WorkscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026NC Works co-sponsored the Duplin County Job Fair with JSCC, connecting local employers with job seekers in the community.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Pitt Community College: Larger public North Carolina community college in Winterville serving Pitt County. Comparable program offerings across nursing, welding, and transfer degrees, but operates at a meaningfully larger scale in a more populous county, positioning it as a broader incumbent in the same system.
• University of North Carolina Wilmington: Four-year public university in Wilmington, NC, near Duplin County. Competes with JSCC for transfer-bound students in the region and offers the bachelor's-degree pathway that JSCC's associate-degree graduates often transfer into.
• East Carolina University: Major public research university in Greenville, NC, that partners with JSCC through ECU Health Duplin and likely through transfer articulation agreements. Comparable as a higher-education institution in eastern NC whose nursing and health science programs overlap with JSCC's ADN offering.

Direct peers

• Wayne Community College: Public North Carolina community college in Goldsboro serving Wayne County, neighboring Duplin. Comparable scale, program mix (nursing, welding, business, college transfer), and rural eastern NC service profile.
• Bladen Community College: Public North Carolina community college in Dublin serving Bladen County, another rural eastern NC county. Similar size, program portfolio, and workforce focus, making it a direct peer in the same NC Community College System tier.
• Lenoir Community College: Public North Carolina community college serving Kinston and surrounding Lenoir, Greene, and Jones counties. Directly comparable as a rural NC community college with associate degrees, workforce development, and dual enrollment programs targeting a similar rural demographic.
• Robeson Community College: Public North Carolina community college in Lumberton serving Robeson County, a rural eastern NC county with similar agricultural and workforce development profiles. Direct peer in program mix and rural mission.
• Fayetteville Technical Community College: Public North Carolina community college in Fayetteville with extensive workforce and technical programs (including welding and skilled trades) that closely mirror JSCC's certificate and workforce development portfolio. Comparable in mission and program mix.
• Sampson Community College: Public North Carolina community college in Clinton serving Sampson County, adjacent to Duplin County. Closest geographic peer with overlapping agricultural economy, similar rural service area, and parallel workforce development and dual enrollment offerings.
• Cape Fear Community College: Public North Carolina community college in Wilmington serving New Hanover and Pender counties. Comparable across core programs (nursing, welding, transfer degrees) but operates in a more urban/coastal market, providing a benchmark for what JSCC could scale toward.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/115113161788
• Xx.com/JamesSpruntCC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/james-sprunt-community-college

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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