Blue Ridge Community College

Chartered in 1969, Blue Ridge Community College serves the Western North Carolina region as one of the 58 public schools in the North Carolina Community College System. The college operates under the leadership of a president and a fifteen-member board of trustees. The mission of the institution is that Blue Ridge empowers individuals with knowledge and skills to enrich communities and build a competitive workforce. This is accomplished by offering over 65 Associates Degree options, 33 diploma programs, 107 certificate options, as well as short-term job training programs. The college serves students by offering in-classroom, online, and hybrid courses. In addition, Blue Ridge works closely with area businesses and industry partners to promote economic development within its service reach.