What Bladen Community College does

Bladen Community College (BCC) is a public community college chartered on October 5, 1967 under North Carolina General Statute 115A, operating from a 41-acre main campus near Dublin, NC and additional community-based sites in East Arcadia and at the Booker T. Washington Center. It serves the rural Bladen County catchment and surrounding southeast North Carolina communities, with distance-learning reach across 49 states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands via NC-SARA reciprocity. The college offers approximately 37 degree programs, 15 diploma programs, and 62 certificates across College Transfer (AA/AS), Nursing & Allied Health (NLN CNEA accredited), Business Technologies, Agribusiness Technology, Construction & Industrial Technologies, Emergency Medical Science (CAAHEP accredited), Public Service Technologies & Cosmetology, and a new Aviation Management program launching Fall 2026. Workforce and continuing-education offerings include CDL truck driver training, culinary arts, Small Business Center support, High School Completion/GED/ESL, and the Bladen Early College High School dual-enrollment partnership with Bladen County Schools.

The technology stack supporting student operations consists of three primary platforms: myBCC Connect (SharePoint-based student portal with single sign-on and MFA), Touchnet (online tuition/fees payment portal), and Moodle LMS (course delivery for distance learning). Administrative systems include Jitbit for IT ticketing, BoardDocs for board governance, and Regroup for emergency notifications. SACSCOC institutional accreditation (since 1976, most recently reaffirmed 2012) anchors regulatory standing, supplemented by program-specific accreditations in nursing and paramedicine.

BCC's revenue model combines tuition and mandatory fees (in-state and out-of-state rates set via the NC Residency Determination Service), state appropriations through the North Carolina Community College System (including Title III funding for under-resourced institutions), philanthropic gifts via the BCC Foundation (most notably the MacKenzie Scott gift in December 2025, the largest in college history), and competitive grants such as the $287,000 Tobacco Trust Fund Commission award in April 2026. Distribution is direct-to-consumer: students apply through the college website or in person, complete residency determination, register through myBCC Connect, and enroll in either on-campus instruction, online courses, or community-based continuing education. Performance outcomes consistently exceed NCCCS system averages on basic-skills progression, first-year progression, and college-level math/science success, and the college celebrated a record 1,100+ graduates at May 2026 commencement.

Name

Bladen Community College

Legal name

Bladen Community College

Website

http://www.bladencc.edu/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Bladen Community College is a public community college in Dublin, NC serving Bladen County and surrounding rural southeast North Carolina with 37 degree, 15 diploma, and 62 certificate programs; it delivers on-campus, distance learning, and workforce training across nursing, trades, agribusiness, business, and EMS.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (611210), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD), Professional & Applied Skills Noncredit Certificates (Non-licensure) (EDAAAEAD)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Workforce development training
• Nursing education programs
• Adult education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 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: Revenue from student tuition and mandatory fees for credit programs, with in-state and out-of-state rates determined by residency status through the NC Residency Determination Service
2. State Funding (Title III, State Allocations): Operational funding from North Carolina Community College System, including Title III funding for under-resourced institutions
3. Private Donations and Grants: Philanthropic gifts through the BCC Foundation including the historic MacKenzie Scott donation (largest in college history in December 2025), endowed scholarships, and annual donations
4. Workforce Continuing Education: Non-credit workforce development programs including truck driver training, CDL program,Short-term training, and community enrichment courses
5. Tobacco Trust Fund Grant: $287,000 grant from Tobacco Trust Fund Commission to expand agricultural facilities

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bladen Community College is a public two-year institution that delivers associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates across roughly 37 degree, 15 diploma, and 62 certificate programs spanning nursing and allied health, agribusiness, business technologies, construction and industrial trades, emergency medical science, cosmetology, criminal justice, and college transfer pathways (AA/AS). It also provides non-credit workforce continuing education (including CDL truck driver training and short-term credentials), adult basic education/GED/ESL, dual-enrollment with Bladen County Schools, and small business support, delivered on its Dublin, NC campus and through distance learning authorized in 49 states.

Product overview

Bladen Community College operates as a multi-program community college offering a unified portfolio of educational products and services. The core student-facing platforms are myBCC Connect (a SharePoint-based student portal providing single sign-on access to Self Service for registration, advising, and finance), the Touchnet Payment Portal (for tuition and fee payments), and Moodle LMS (the learning management system powering Distance Learning courses). The college's academic portfolio comprises approximately 37 degree programs, 15 diploma programs, and 62 certificates organized across: College Transfer (AA & AS) with NC State transfer agreements; Nursing & Allied Health (ADN, PN, bridge programs) NLN CNEA accredited; Business Technologies; Agribusiness Technology; Construction & Industrial Technologies; Public Service Technologies & Cosmetology; Emergency Medical Science (CAAHEP/CoAEMSP accredited); and new Aviation Management launching Fall 2026. Workforce and continuing education includes Truck Driver's Training (CDL), Culinary Arts, Short Term Training, Small Business Center, High School Completion/GED, ESL, and Bladen Early College High School (dual enrollment). Campus safety is supported by the Regroup Emergency Notification System.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nursing & Allied Health Programs Associate Degree Nursing, Practical Nursing, bridge programs, Physical Therapist Assistant, Nurse Aide and Health Sciences credentials for students pursuing careers in nursing and allied health. NLN CNEA accredited.
• Agribusiness Technology Associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs covering agricultural production, animal husbandry, horticulture, sustainable farming, and agribusiness management for students interested in agriculture careers.
• Business Technologies Programs including Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Information Technology, Medical Office Administration, and Office Administration with certificate, diploma, and associate degree pathways.
• College Transfer (AA & AS) Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degree pathways enabling seamless credit transfer to four-year universities, with NC State University Wolfpack Connect articulation agreement.
• Construction & Industrial Technologies Programs in Electrical Systems, Industrial Systems, HVAC & Refrigeration, Welding, and General Occupational Technology, including certificates and diplomas.
• Emergency Medical Science Emergency Medical Science associate degree and continuing education programs, CAAHEP/CoAEMSP accredited, with a new ambulance simulator for hands-on training.
• Aviation Management Program New degree pathway launching Fall 2026 in aviation management, expanding the college's academic portfolio into aviation careers.
• Public Service Technologies & Cosmetology Programs including Basic Law Enforcement Training, Cosmetology, Criminal Justice Technology, Fire/Rescue Services, and 911 Communications, with cosmetology accredited by the NC Board of Cosmetic Art.
• Truck Driver Training (CDL Program) Commercial Driver's License training program providing short-term workforce credentials for the trucking industry, expanded in partnership with The Forward Fund.
• Culinary Arts Program Hands-on culinary fundamentals program covering basic cookery techniques, knife skills, stocks, sauces, soups, nutrition, and food service industry preparation, based at the Booker T. Washington Center.
• Distance Learning Online and hybrid course offerings across multiple degree programs, fully accredited by SACSCOC and approved by USDLA, enabling students with jobs and families to pursue degrees remotely.
• Small Business Center Workforce development resource providing small business support, mentorship, and the Pitch It Bladen County entrepreneurship initiative for local business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.
• Bladen Early College High School Accelerated dual-enrollment partnership between Bladen Community College and Bladen County Schools where high school students earn college certificates, diplomas, or degrees while completing high school.
• High School Completion / Adult Education Adult education program offering high school diplomas, high school equivalency (GED/HiSET), and English as a Second Language classes for community members 16 years and older.
• Career and College Promise Program Dual-enrollment program for high school students offering college transfer pathways and career/technical education pathways, including Associate in Arts, Science, Engineering, and Teacher Preparation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,100 graduates celebrated at May 2026 commencement (record growth)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• The Forward FundcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025Partnership to expand the Truck Driver Training Program, providing workforce development opportunities for CDL training and supporting transportation industry workforce needs in the region.
• NC State University (Wolfpack Connect)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransfer agreement enabling BCC graduates to seamlessly transfer credits to NC State's four-year degree programs through the Wolfpack Connect program, facilitating degree completion at a four-year institution.
• Bladen County SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Bladen Early College High School, an accelerated high school program where students complete high school while earning college certificates, diplomas, or degrees. Also Career and College Promise program for CCP students.
• North Carolina Community College SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBCC is part of the statewide system providing access to data dashboards, performance measures, and shared academic standards. NCCCS provides operational funding including Title III support for under-resourced institutions.
• NC-SARA (National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements)coreTechnology or IntegrationParticipation enables BCC to offer distance learning courses to students in 49 states, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands, expanding access beyond North Carolina.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pitt Community College: Winterville, NC community college in the NCCCS system. Comparable two-year public college with similar healthcare, trades, and transfer programming, but operating in a larger regional market — useful as a scaling benchmark.
• Southeastern Community College: Whiteville, NC community college serving Columbus County, immediately adjacent to Bladen County. Closest geographic peer with overlapping workforce, healthcare, and adult education programming under the same NCCCS governance.
• Nash Community College: Rocky Mount, NC community college serving a rural eastern NC county. Directly comparable NCCCS institution with similar small-campus scale, workforce development focus, and Title III-style funding exposure.
• Sampson Community College: Clinton, NC community college in an adjacent southeastern NC county. Directly comparable NCCCS member institution with similar small-campus scale, workforce/college-transfer mix, and rural service population.
• Fayetteville Technical Community College: Larger NCCCS institution in Fayetteville, NC, serving a similar southeastern NC catchment. Comparable in program breadth (workforce, healthcare, transfer) but at greater scale, offering a benchmark for what BCC's program portfolio could grow into.
• Robeson Community College: Adjacent North Carolina community college in Lumberton serving a rural, similar-demographic county. Comparable in scale, NCCCS membership, transfer pathways, workforce programs, and small-campus footprint — making it one of BCC's closest institutional peers.
• Sandhills Community College: Nearby Pinehurst, NC community college also part of NCCCS. Overlapping workforce, healthcare, and college-transfer offerings in a comparable rural-adjacent market; shares the same state funding formulas, accreditation frameworks, and SACSCOC oversight.
• Cape Fear Community College: Wilmington, NC NCCCS member college with overlapping workforce, healthcare, and transfer programs in the southeastern NC region. Comparable academic portfolio and similar governance constraints under NCCCS.
• Coastal Carolina Community College: Jacksonville, NC community college serving Onslow County in eastern North Carolina. Comparable NCCCS institution with overlapping military/veteran student population, workforce, and transfer programming.
• James Sprunt Community College: Kenansville, NC community college also serving a rural southeastern NC county. Nearest scale-comparable peer to BCC with similar Title III-eligible status, small enrollment base, and workforce/transfer program mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/41172320250
• Xx.com/Bladen_cc

Compliance8 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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