"NC expands apprenticeships with federal workforce funds" (carolinajournal.com, 2/11/2026)

"As NC prepares for Workforce Pell, only a fraction of short-term programs are expected to qualify" (ednc.org, 2/11/2026)

"Stein actualiza NC Strong y anuncia medidas para bajar costos energéticos" (progresohispanonews.com, 2/11/2026)

"Governor Josh Stein Proclaims February as Career and Technical Education Month" (governor.nc.gov, 2/12/2025)

"Stein, Foxx visit for ribbon cutting of Surry-Yadkin Works FLEET" (mtairynews.com, 1/31/2025)

"Gov. Cooper announces $4M grant to expand apprenticeship program" (wfdd.org, 8/26/2024)

"NCBCE to use grant funding in pre-apprenticeship expansion" (dailytarheel.com, 8/26/2024)

"Governor Cooper Announces $4 Million Grant for North Carolina Apprenticeship Expansion" (governor.nc.gov, 8/19/2024)