News for Education
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Smithfield, NC - On February 18, 150 10th-grade students gathered at Johnston Community College for JOCO WORKS PRO, a half-day intensive focused on work-based learning readiness through four core workshops in self empowerment, digital media, interviewing, and workplace best practices.
“JOCO WORKS PRO is an essential experience that ignites critical thinking, prompts self-evaluation, and ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Education, Community, Press Release
Thursday, January 22, 2026
JCC sees continued growth with the seventh consecutive semester of enrollment increase.
Smithfield, N.C., (January 22, 2026) – Johnston Community College continues its upward enrollment trend, opening the fall semester with the largest curriculum student population in the College’s history.On the first day of spring semester classes, JCC welcomed 5,892 degree-seeking students—a 12 percent ...read more
Categories: Business, Community, Education, Press Release
Monday, January 12, 2026
DATE: February 28, 2026
PURPOSE: This event will provide job seekers with a chance to explore employment opportunities with Johnston County Public Schools.
DETAILS: Johnston County Public Schools will host its annual Job Fair from 9 AM to 12 PM at Smithfield-Selma High School.
Administrators from all 50 schools and various central office departments will be at the ...read more
Categories: Community, Economic, Education, Human Interest
From Field to Finance: BriAnna Walker Coaches Students on Workforce Competitiveness and Financial Li
Thursday, December 04, 2025
SMITHFIELD - BriAnna Walker, Talent and Leadership Development Manager, visited Smithfield-Selma High School on Thursday, December 4, 2025, as a guest speaker, engaging students in an interactive and thought-provoking session focused on workforce competitiveness and financial literacy.
Using the mindset of an athlete and a coach, Ms. Walker challenged students to think strategically about their ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Education, Business
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
The Education Committee of the Greater Smithfield-Selma Area Chamber of Commerce honored seven local elementary school teachers on November 3 at its semi-annual Semester SuperStars Luncheon at the Sleep Inn & Suites in Smithfield.
These teachers were nominated by their principals and recognized as outstanding educators in the Smithfield-Selma area. The teachers were given a plaque and a bag full ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Press Release, Education
