GTCC Chef Takes on AI in Thanksgiving Bake-Off
Published on November 13, 2025GTCC’s Chef Michael Dowd put artificial intelligence to the test in a Thanksgiving-themed bake-off with WXII’s Erin Burnett.
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In The News
Here you’ll find stories about GTCC people, programs and events that have appeared in newspapers, magazines on television and elsewhere.
Media Coverage: GTCC Aviation Center groundbreaking ceremony
Published on October 16, 2025Here is a snapshot of some of the media coverage from this significant event for the Triad community and GTCC.
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GTCC Helps Alumna Turn Struggles Into Student Success
Published on September 4, 2025Vernita Zeigler’s journey from GED student to GTCC Student Success Coach highlights how the college removes barriers and creates opportunities that Make Amazing Happen.
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GTCC Fuels Apprenticeship Growth Across North Carolina
Published on September 2, 2025North Carolina is seeing rapid growth in apprenticeships, with employers like Brady Services and educational partners such as GTCC highlighting the value of mentorship, structure, and on-the-job learning. Leaders say these programs build strong career pathways while helping companies address critical workforce needs.
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GTCC helps drive North Carolina to top of charts for business
Published on August 15, 2025Guilford Technical Community College is helping drive North Carolina’s economic success by training a skilled local workforce, supporting students beyond the classroom, and expanding apprenticeship opportunities.
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Guilford County Schools sees increase in dual enrollment, saving time and money for students
Published on June 26, 2025Guilford County’s dual enrollment program is expanding rapidly, enabling thousands of students to earn college credit tuition-free, saving significant time and money. District leadership is taking active steps to improve awareness, logistics like transportation and scheduling, and financial support to ensure broader access and equity.
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Aviation boom in Triad fuels community college expansion to meet workforce demand
Published on June 26, 2025Spurred by JetZero’s forthcoming investment, GTCC and Forsyth Tech are expanding aviation-related education across the Triad. They aim to develop the infrastructure and training needed to prepare students for emerging aerospace industry opportunities and support the region's growing aerospace ecosystem.
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JetZero launches workforce expansion with GTCC partnership at PTI
Published on June 17, 2025JetZero Partnership Takes Flight at PTI, Promising 15,000 Jobs in Greensboro
GTCC Expands Aviation Training with $35M Facility and Plans for More to Meet Industry Demand
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GTCC's new biotechnology program to train students for jobs in growing industry
Published on May 27, 2025The Bioprocess Manufacturing Technology program begins this fall. GTCC is working with companies to align coursework with workforce needs.
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Chef Al has grilling tips and recipes for the holiday, summer
Published on May 27, 2025GTCC's Al Romano shares recipes to serve to family and friends to kick off the grilling season.
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Visiting firefighters from Mexico train at GTCC
Published on May 27, 2025Guilford Technical Community College helps train firefighters from other nations, providing donated equipment, and training them to teach other departments when they return home.
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Putting 'community' into community college with music at GTCC
Published on May 19, 2025The "Buckley Report" takes a look at the first album released by Ti-Tone Records, a 13-song album written, performed, mixed, mastered, and recorded entirely by GTCC students and faculty members.
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A GTCC culinary student will lead the kitchen at new restaurant
Published on May 12, 2025Owners of a food cart make the move to a brick and mortar store and hire a student graduating from Guilford Technical Community College's culinary program as their chef.
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Guilford Technical Community College students, staff celebrate album release
Published on April 30, 2025Students and faculty celebrate and share with the community the release of a 13-song album written, performed, mixed, mastered, and recorded entirely by GTCC students and faculty members.
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GTCC offers new biotechnology program to build pool of skilled workers in area's rapidly growing industry
Published on April 22, 2025There were more than 800 life sciences companies in North Carolina in 2023, according to the North Carolina Biotechnology Center, that employed 75,000 people.
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GTCC's Matthew Thorpe weighs in on unintentional house fires and how to help prevent them
Published on March 18, 2025Matthew Thorpe, GTCC director of GTCC’s Fire Occupational Extension Program, talks about hazards, misconceptions and safety measures for unintentional house fires.
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Celebrate Saint Patrick's day with Irish Stew recipe from GTCC's Chef Al
Published on March 17, 2025Guilford Technical Community College professor shows how to make a great stew any leprechaun will love.
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Lieutenant governor visits GTCC as part of the Future Ready tour of N.C. community colleges
Published on March 13, 2025GTCC students gave Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt a first-hand look at the skills they’re developing. The lieutenant governor’s stop is to promote funding into workforce development programs at N.C. community colleges.
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Chef Andre Rush makes his recipe for Honey Habanero Chicken on local TV
Published on March 10, 2025
Making Mardi Gras king cake with GTCC Chef Mike Dowd
Published on March 4, 2025GTCC Chef Mike Dowd created a Mardi Gras classic king cake on WGHP's Teach Me Tuesday segment.
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GTCC's Chef Al celebrates Greek-American Heritage Month with classic dish
Published on March 4, 2025Chef Al demonstrates how to make traditional Greek chicken and tzatziki sauce.
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Chef Al shares heart-healthy recipes for the big game
Published on February 7, 2025Our own Chef Al Romano, professor of culinary arts and hospitality management, shares his recipes for the Super Bowl with WGHP – and you!
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GTCC student says community college was the perfect starting place before going to Appalachian State
Published on January 29, 2025Appalachian State in Boone accepts about 2,000 transfer students each year, including some from GTCC.
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Construction, HVAC and other skilled trades will soon have training available in High Point
Published on December 17, 2024Guilford Technical Community College plans to open up a new skilled trade building on its campus. Right now, it’s known as the Johnson Building and serves as a storage space on campus. But in the coming weeks, it will be cleared out and ready for new life.
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Chef Al Romano makes a holiday brunch recipe with news anchor Shannon Smith
Published on December 12, 2024News anchor and reporter Shannon Smith says she loves to make brunch for her family and friends. A breakfast casserole is just the ticket. It can even be frozen ahead of time.
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GTCC FAME program hosts bridge-building competition for middle school girls
Published on December 5, 2024During middle school is when many girls lose interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and technology) classes. So the Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) First in Flight Chapter hosted a competition to spark their interest.
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GTCC employee Sybil Newman is also known as The Triad Soul Diva
Published on November 21, 2024Sybil Newman has worked at GTCC for more than 20 years. But this wasn't her first gig. Earlier in her life, she had a career as a soul singer.
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Marshall Aerospace company will have its new maintenance crew chiefs trained at GTCC
Published on November 13, 2024United Kingdom-based company Marshall has hired five veterans as maintenance crew chief members who will get their training at Guilford Technical Community College.
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GTCC alum spend his Sundays as a music director at three churches
Published on November 13, 2024Johnnie Draft III, a graduate of Guilford Technical Community College with degrees in music and education, is a music director at three churches.
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Everything helps: GTCC alum challenges her students to make a difference for those affected by Hurricane Helene
Published on November 4, 2024Southern Guilford High School teacher and GTCC alum Briton Wertz shows her EMT and public safety students that even a little can go a long way in the wake of a disaster.
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GTCC's Chef Al Romano share pumpkin carving tips ahead of Halloween
Published on October 29, 2024Guilford Technical Community College's Chef Al Romano has carved a few pumpkins in his time. He recently shared some expert tips on WXII's Channel 12.
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Greensboro siblings from Mexico are repaying the kindness shown them at GTCC
Published on October 16, 2024Yectli and Tonalmitzin Guzman-Perez moved to Greensboro from Mexico in 2021 because of their dad's job. They were excited to begin their studies at GTCC, but they were also nervous. They faced a language barrier, cultural differences, and changes in everyday life, such as finding a grocery store, choosing a pharmacy, and other things. Now, they're helping others in the same situation.
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GTCC instructor and two students turn trash into treasure as they turn a jet cockpit into a training aid
Published on October 14, 2024At GTCC, students are reimagining outdated aviation equipment to enhance their training. Once destined for the scrap pile, a former business jet cockpit mock-up has been transformed into a valuable avionics training aid. Under the leadership of instructor Bill Kluepfel, students are gaining hands-on experience with modern avionics systems, setting them up for success in the rapidly evolving aviation industry.
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Ice sculpture, teaching, fine food, motorcycles, cars ... GTCC culinary instructor Chef Al Romano is up to the task
Published on October 8, 2024Guilford Technical Community College culinary instructor Chef Al Romano has accomplished a lot in his career and life. He and his accomplishments were recently featured in an online magazine
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HondaJet aircraft named 'Coolest Thing Made in N.C.' in 2024
Published on October 7, 2024The HondaJet Elite II is made at HondaJet's global headquarters in Greensboro. Through its partnership with GTCC, the company offers apprenticeships in which students can learn about aviation engineering and manufacturing.
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GTCC student featured in study about how extracurricular activities can help students stay in school
Published on October 7, 2024The Inside Higher Web organization took a look at how many two- and four-year college students are involved in extra curricular activities. One GTCC student was featured as someone who is making it work.
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GTCC alumnus finds success right in his backyard ... literally
Published on September 24, 2024Tony Wohlgemuth grew up on a struggling farm in Archdale, N.C. He felt so tied to the place that he decided as a young teenager that he would do whatever he had to do to hang on to the farm. Now, the GTCC alumnus hosts 100,000 people a year at his farm, Kersey Valley.
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Local TV features two potters who took classes at GTCC and now have their own business
Published on September 3, 2024Linda Beitz and Beth Shull have been friends for years. But in 2022, they decided to take a pottery class at GTCC. Two years later, they have their own pottery business.
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Oak Ridge Military Academy has 10 students in GTCC dual-enrollment courses
Published on August 7, 2024
FAME, other GTCC programs continue to be recognized around the world
Published on August 6, 2024The jobs are coming, and our local students are staying. That model is enticing major companies to look closer at bringing their businesses to the Triad.
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GTCC culinary graduate named 2024 ACF Southeast Region Student Pastry Chef of the Year
Published on June 28, 2024GTCC graduate Ila Seamans thought her future was a career in nursing, but she made a turn into the culinary program to become a pastry chef. And it's paying off. She has been named the 2024 ACF Southeast Region Student Pastry Chef of the Year after a competition in the spring.
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Raleigh hosts Esports Travel Summit that draws businesses and area colleges, including GTCC
Published on June 3, 2024N.C. tourism officials, businesses, and universities took part in the Esports Travel Summit in Raleigh hoping to draw future events to the state.
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GTCC student sees FAME program as his path for the future
Published on June 3, 2024The auto giant has invested more than $1 billion about 20 miles south of Greensboro. GTCC student Muhammud Abu-Kass is part of the first class of the FAME (Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education) Program. During the two-year program, students are sponsored by Toyota and paid to complete long hours in the classroom and hands-on work with Toyota employees at the plant.
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N.C. State Board approves cutting-edge programs at GTCC, other colleges
Published on May 28, 2024The N.C. State Board of Community Colleges approved several new programs and certifications at the April 19 board meeting, demonstrating the importance of preparing students for emerging industries, including the GTCC Lithium-Ion Battery Manufacturing program. As electric cars grow in popularity, the need for their batteries increases. GTCC's battery manufacturing program is teaching students how to meet that need.
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GTCC student an example of the rise of the 'Battery Belt' in N.C.
Published on May 9, 2024Growing up, Devante Cuthbertson assumed he might have to leave his North Carolina hometown to pursue a career, but a new multi-billion-dollar Toyota battery plant is offering him a reason to stay put. The 28-year-old from Greensboro is among students in an apprenticeship program at Guilford Technical Community College.
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GTCC student recalls her time at youth media camp documenting history in N.C.
Published on May 2, 2024GTCC student Trinidee Jones recalls her time at Freedom Hill Youth Media Camp. The four-week camp is for ages 14 to 19 and teaches the basics of documentary filmmaking. When Jones attended, the subject of the film was Princeville after hurricanes Floyd and Matthew. The free camp is accepting applications.
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GTCC's Titan Link gets well-deserved recognition
Published on April 25, 2024Titan Link offers access to resources for students when life throws unexpected curve balls. This is a "safe space for (students) to be able to get items and know that there’s no judgment because that’s what we’re here for," said Undrea Jenkins, the GTCC High Point Campus Facilitator for Titan Link.
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Former GTCC instructor continued to teach after winning the lottery
Published on April 9, 2024Dwight David Lynch won $10 million, but he didn't immediately give up his teaching position. "I wanted to stay grounded, and I loved what I was doing," he said.
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A GTCC student mentor and a GTCC athlete help Out of the Garden Project
Published on April 4, 2024Akir Khan, GTCC student mentor and Out of the Garden Project volunteer-turned-board chairman, and GTCC basketball player Sameer Qureshi are helping provide food for recent refugees to the U.S. as volunteers for the new Refugee Resettlement Market.
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GTCC program aims to ease HVAC labor shortage
Published on March 25, 2024GTCC is working to help fill a void in the HVAC industry. The school has about 90 students enrolled in the HVAC program, and local employers had the opportunity to meet these students at a recent job fair. Originally shown on Spectrum Local News.
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GTCC graduate opens new therapeutic massage business
Published on February 15, 2024GTCC graduate Crystal Hogue has opened Massage Lab in Archdale. She plans to use the techniques she learned in the professional therapeutic massage program at GTCC.
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Program aims to address automotive technician shortage
Published on February 7, 2024There is a nationwide shortage of automotive technicians, which is causing repair times to be longer.
Originally published on Spectrum Local News.
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GTCC adapting as aviation, battery manufacturers take root in Triad
Published on January 30, 2024Guilford Technical Community College is working closely with industry leaders to figure out what companies need to produce work-ready graduates.
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Apprentice program pays students to learn a trade
Published on December 7, 2023The GTCC GAP program prepares students to enter the workforce.
Originally published on WXII 12.
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Toyota launches a unique hiring process in Greensboro
Published on December 7, 2023The Toyota battery manufacturing plant in Liberty is on track to open in 2025. The plant has a hiring technique that not only helps with employment but also helps its future employees get college degrees. Originally published on Spectrum Local News.
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Stephanie Salinas: Finding her niche as a paralegal
Published on November 29, 2023GTCC graduate Stephanie Salinas serves as a voice for the underprivileged community in her role as a paralegal.
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GTCC Chef Al Romano gives Jackie Pascale a pumpkin carving tutorial
Published on October 27, 2023GTCC's Alan "Chef Al" Romano leads a pumpkin carving tutorial on WXII 12. Originally published by WXII 12.
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Chef Al joins WXII for an ice carving demonstration
Published on August 16, 2023In the heat of summer, GTCC's culinary technology Instructor Alan "Chef Al" Ramano joins WXII 12's Jackie Pascale for a special live ice carving tutorial. One of the many skills students learn in GTCC's popular culinary program.
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New Scholarship Supports Workforce Education
Published on November 16, 2022Jan Knox, associate vice president of marketing, communications and the GTCC Foundation, discusses with WXII 12 News how a grant from the foundation of the heavy metal band Metallica will benefit GTCC students pursuing a technical education degree.
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GTCC leaders on "Triad Today" program
Published on June 6, 2022GTCC leaders discuss important initiatives and opportunities with Jim Longworth on the Triad's only public affairs program, "Triad Today." The program airs weekly on WXLV ABC 45. Learn more at triadtoday.com.
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Warren Crow talks Titan Tech with iHeartRadio
Published on May 15, 2022GTCC will present the Titan Tech summer sessions June 13-17 for teens that will include options from cooking to photography to cyber investigation among others.
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Weld, cook or make a record: GTCC Titan Tech Camps offer it all to your teen
Published on May 10, 2022GTCC's Titan Tech Summer Sessions could show your teens all about possible career paths.
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GTCC's Chef Al shares easy Mother's Day recipes for kids
Published on May 4, 2022The chef/professor shows that kids can make a special meal for their mothers.
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Greensboro News & Record features Medlin student center grand reopening
Published on April 27, 2022With a ribbon cutting and public event, Guilford Technical Community College’s Medlin Campus Center celebrated a ceremonial grand reopening after an extensive renovation project.
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GTCC aviation students react to news of manufacturer’s arrival in Triad
Published on February 1, 2022With the announcement of Boom Supersonic choosing Greensboro for its first manufacturing plant, WFMY and Spectrum News spent some time on GTCC’s aviation campus chatting with students and what the announcement means for their futures in the industry.
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Spectrum News chats with Longleaf Grant recipient
Published on January 19, 2022Daniela Campbell was home-schooled, first through a co-op and then solely by her mom. It was from her home-schooling peers that she heard of GTCC and was intrigued by the college’s offerings and advantages. Not only did she quickly become a proponent of community colleges in general and GTCC in particular, she began taking advantage of programs as soon as possible. Perhaps the biggest advantage she embraced was the Longleaf Grant, which she says has been “a blessing, a giant gift.”
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Deaf student overcomes challenges, graduates from GTCC diesel mechanic program
Published on July 26, 2021Guilford Technical Community College has a new class of diesel mechanics. Each graduate leaves the program certified in automotive service excellence and ready to transition into the workforce.
Among the graduates is 38-year-old David Bryant who overcame more challenges over the past four semesters than his peers.
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GTCC Spring 2021 commencement
Published on May 14, 2021Guilford Technical Community College will hosted its Spring 2021 commencement Thursday, May 13 at the Greensboro Coliseum.
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Vice President Kamala Harris visits Triad, speaks about American Jobs Plan at Guilford Technical Community College
Published on April 20, 2021Vice president Kamala Harris gave a speech Monday at Guilford Technical Community College on the importance of passing the American Jobs Plan and toured the Thomas Built Buses facility in High Point afterward.
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GTCC Truck Driver Training Program Helping to Fill National Shortage
Published on February 18, 2021GTCC recently added the Truck Driver Training program to its course selection with the first class graduating in Dec. 2020. Spectrum News 1's Guili Frendak shares how this new program is helping to fill the national shortage of truck drivers.
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GTCC Law Enforcement Training Staff Talks About Teachable Moments
Published on February 18, 2021GTCC's Program Director, Law Enforcement Pre & In-Service Training, Terry Clanton spoke with WGHP-TV on how recent events are all teaching moments for students.
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