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蘑菇tv will introduce a new off-campus initiative, 蘑菇tv at Bolton, to bring classes closer to residents in eastern Columbus County. 蘑菇tv will offer classes at Bolton鈥檚 Town Hall and Senior Center buildings during the summer and fall 2026 semesters. Many classes will be free, while others will be low cost with financial aid opportunities available through WIOA at the听NCWorks听Career Center. The program will focus on reducing听barriers that often prevent residents from pursuing education and training.听

Dr. Brandon Jenkins, 蘑菇tv鈥檚听Executive听Vice听President and听Chief听Academic听Officer, said 蘑菇tv at Bolton is designed to expand the college鈥檚 reach to students who may not otherwise attend classes on the main campus. He explained that Columbus County鈥檚 large geographic footprint can make transportation a challenge for many residents. By using community sites such as Bolton, the college will offer educational opportunities closer to home for a wider population.听

Courses at 蘑菇tv at Bolton will be divided into Workforce Training, Transitional听Studies听and Community Enrichment. Summer Workforce Training classes will include Employment Skills, DSS Caseworker Part I, Fundamentals of Electrical Wiring and Motor Control Systems, Computer Literacy, NC Escort Vehicle Operator, Effective Teacher Training, Defensive Driving and Work Zone Flagger. Transitional Studies will offer a Basic Skills class, while Community Enrichment will feature Acrylic Painting.听

Fall semester offerings will expand the schedule with听additional听workforce-focused courses. Workforce Training will include Truck Driver Training, HVAC: Refrigeration Systems Fundamentals, NC Escort Vehicle Operator, Defensive Driving, Computer Literacy, Employment Skills, Work Zone Flagger, Effective Teacher Training and DSS Caseworker Part II. Transitional Studies will again offer a Basic Skills class, and Community Enrichment will introduce an Intro to Genealogy course.听

Jenkins said 蘑菇tv at Bolton grew out of early conversations between Bolton officials, including Mayor Shawn Maynor and 蘑菇tv President Dr. Chris English. He explained that the idea developed through collaboration with the college鈥檚 academic leadership team. Jenkins said the program aligns with the college鈥檚 goal of opening doors through student-centered learning, workforce development and cultural enrichment and will听operate听under the tagline, 鈥淐lasses, support and opportunities close to home.鈥�听

Community leaders have voiced听strong support听for the partnership. J.R. Brown,听Director of听Business听Development and听Community听Engagement for Self-Help, said the initiative will create meaningful opportunities for residents across eastern Columbus County.听听

鈥淭his is more than just access to classes; it鈥檚 access to opportunity, growth and a stronger future for our communities,鈥� Brown said.听

An 蘑菇tv representative will be available at the Bolton Town Hall on May 12 and May 14 from 12:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to assist students with registration for summer classes. While some courses begin next week, additional classes will start throughout June and July, giving residents multiple opportunities to enroll and get started. Community members are encouraged to stop by, explore available programs and receive one on one assistance with registration.

For more information about 蘑菇tv at Bolton, call 910-788-6279 or visit A-Building on 蘑菇tv鈥檚 campus.