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The College, a part of the North Carolina Community College System, offers affordable occupational and educational programs leading to Associate in Arts degree, Associate in Engineering, Associate in Science degree, Associate in Fine Arts degree, Associate in General Education degree and Associate in Applied Science degrees. Diplomas and certificates are awarded for other occupational, adult and continuing education programs.<\/p>\n<p>The primary focus of the College is workforce development, meeting the educational needs of the individual and changing requirements of the workplace. 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