Forsyth Tech Enrollment Growth and Workforce Programs
Forsyth County
Summary
Forsyth Tech President Dr. Janet Spriggs updated commissioners on 29% enrollment growth since 2019, national cybersecurity awards, and ongoing capital funding gaps for the Learning Commons building.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
Learning Commons construction faces an approximate $5 million funding gap on a $31.1 million estimated project cost.
Community college students, local workforce trainees, and Forsyth County residents.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Commissioners Briefing - Oct 12 2026
Forsyth Tech reported curriculum enrollment exceeding 10,000 students for the first time since the recession, alongside new federal Pell grant approvals for short-term training programs like EMT, welding, and line worker academies.
Board of Commissioners Briefing - 2026-07-06
Forsyth Technical Community College reported strong enrollment growth, national recognition as an Aspen Prize top-ten finalist, and a new partnership with Novant Health to provide free on-campus healthcare for students. College leaders also discussed state budget impacts, including funding successes and continuing capital shortfalls for their learning commons project.
Board of Commissioners Meeting - 2026-03-19
Forsyth Tech President Dr. Janet Spriggs updated commissioners on 29% enrollment growth since 2019, national cybersecurity awards, and ongoing capital funding gaps for the Learning Commons building.
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