Pitt Community College - Tarheel Techno Yearbook (Greenville, NC)

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History Dedication Administration Secretarial Statt Faculty Custodial Statt Center Programs MDTA Programs Washington Program Roanoke Rapids Program Evening Programs Activities Ads

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,men Q. v -2- , 'I 1965 Volume One Betty Sue Avery - Editor - Rebecca Poromore - Asst. Ed

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HISTCRY Governor Luther Hodges, North Carolina's industry hunting executive, found a need to enlarge the potential skills of the State's citizens, thus providing a trained work force for new and expanding industries. Through his leadership, Industrial Education Centers were created by North Caro1ina's 1957 General Assembly. Funds for the schools and programs are provided by the State of North Carolina, the National De- fense Education Act, and the counties. In 1960 the people of Pitt County, under the leadership of Dr. Robert L. Humber, voted a bond issue for the establishment of an Industrial Education Center. The center was chartered by the State of North Carolina in 1961, to serve the needs of Pitt County and the surrounding area. In 1964 the school was designated a techn.ica.1 institute by the State Board of Education. After the completion of the new, modern building to house the school, the first classes were begun at the school on September IO, 1964. 4