Dual Enrollment - Career & College Promise

Pathways

College Transfer Pathways

Designed for high school students who wish to begin earning college credits towards if your goal is to transfer to a four-year college or university. Please note that these are pathways to a degree, not full degrees. An Associate in Arts (AA) or Associate in Science (AS) degree requires 60+ credit hours. We are happy to advise on how these degrees can be completed at a low cost after high school graduation.
The pathways include courses prescribed in the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for Transferring credits from North Carolina community colleges to the University of North Carolina (UNC) System Institutions.

Associate in Arts

Associate in Science

Associate in Engineering

Associate in Arts - Teacher Preparation

Associate in Science - Teacher Preparation

Career and Technical Education Pathways

(CTE) at Johnston Community College offers high school students in North Carolina the opportunity to jumpstart their careers by earning college credits and industry-recognized certifications while still in high school. These pathways provide hands-on training and education in various technical fields, including healthcare, engineering, information technology, and more. Students gain a competitive edge in the job market and get a head start on their college education, preparing them for successful careers in their chosen fields.

Freshman and Sophomores

Juniors and Seniors

To learn more about how NC Community College coursework transfers to the universities in the UNC System, explore here:

Transfer Guides at CFNC

Workforce Continuing Education Pathway

Workforce Continuing Education (WCE) Pathways are designed for Johnston County Public Schools juniors and seniors who wish to begin working toward the completion of a credential. Each WCE pathway leads to a State or industry-recognized credential that is aligned with a high school Career Cluster.

BioWorks Pre-Apprenticeship

Continuing Education Certificate (136-hour course)

BioWork prepares students for a career in biotechnology and can lead to an entry-level position as a process technician. Successful completion of the course will earn the student:

A BioWork Certificate
- Allows for entry-level employment in a biotechnology career
- Equals a year of work experience with local Johnston County biopharmaceutical companies
- Transfers as two courses for related biotechnology degree programs at JCC (BPM 110 Bioprocess Practices & PTC 110 Industrial Environment)

One high school credit for CTE Pre-Apprenticeship MANU (BioWork)
Opportunities to apply for related apprenticeships during senior year (must be 18 upon graduation)

The Biowork Pre-Apprenticeship Pathway is only available to Johnston Co. Public Schools' students at this time.

Career and College Promise

245 College Rd.

Smithfield, NC 27577

919-464-2267