Higher Education & Upskilling

Want to gain deeper expertise in your field? The higher education system in southeastern North Carolina will set you sailing on the metaphorical Catamaran of your career. The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers well-known programs in education, healthcare and business, allowing students to earn degrees that are quickly applicable to key industries in the area. While the univeristy’s unique offerings, including coastal engineering, geospatial programming and cybersecurity, help interested students tap into new and growing industries in Wilmington.

Cape Fear Community College also enrolls more than 24,000 students annually and employs over a thousand staff and faculty — all while maintaining class sizes with an average of 17 students.

Are you feeling stuck in your career? On North Carolina’s Career Coast, you’ll find a plethora of opportunities to quickly gain next-level skills. Cape Fear Community College offers job training in design, software development, healthcare and more, along with several apprenticeships that allow you to earn while you learn. Brunswick Community College is also one of the strongest trade schools in North Carolina with continuing education courses in everything from healthcare to solar power installation. You’ll even find an abundance of self-directed learning opportunities at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.