In the early 1960s, a vision to create accessible, high-quality education for all began to take shape across North Carolina.

That vision materialized on the state level with the founding of the North Carolina Community College System in 1963.

Soon after, in January 1964, the establishment of Caldwell Technical Institute was tentatively approved by the State Board of Education.

Early training programs began in 1965 at a temporary site in the Dulatown community and included nursing and other health occupations along with business training and high school equivalency programs.

A few years later, in July of 1970, the North Carolina General Assembly authorized Caldwell Technical Institute to offer college transfer courses and the name was officially changed to Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute to reflect the wide range of opportunities that the college would be able to provide for local students.

Throughout its history, CCC&TI has been committed to empowering individuals and transforming communities through the power of education.

Over the past 60 years, CCC&TI has evolved, expanding its programs and facilities to better serve students and the community.

Today, CCC&TI has full-service campuses in both Caldwell and Watauga counties, and the Transportation and Public Services Center, the Broyhill Center for Advanced Technologies, the J.E. Broyhill Civic Center, and the historic Broyhill House.  On both campuses, the college is continuing to increase instructional and lab spaces to meet current student and workforce training needs.

CCC&TI is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). SACSCOC accreditation ensures the quality of educational programs and promotes continuous institutional improvements for its member institutions.

CCC&TI offers day, evening and online programs designed to fit any schedule or lifestyle. Students may choose from more than 75 curriculum programs and a wide range of Continuing Education and Adult Education programs. CCC&TI also works closely with local business and industry partners to provide customized training and a variety of other resources to support local economic development and job growth.

The college also serves as a state and national model for seamless educational pathways thanks to collaborative efforts with the public-school systems and local governments of Caldwell and Watauga counties.

The Caldwell Campus houses two cooperative innovative high schools, Caldwell Early College High School and Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy, which provide high school students with access to college courses and career training. Thanks to a successful partnership with Watauga County Schools, Watauga High School is home to the Watauga Innovation Academy as well as CCC&TI courses available to Watauga High School students on their campus.

Over it’s more than 60 year history, CCC&TI has awarded nearly a700,000 credentials and served more than 298,000 individual students across all programs and continues to make strides as a regional and state educational leader.

In addition to excellence in the classroom, CCC&TI is proud of its student athletes and their commitment to excellence both in their studies and on the field of play. CCC&TI offers four National Junior College Athletic Association intercollegiate sports programs including men’s basketball and baseball and women’s softball and volleyball, which have all competed at both the regional and national levels.

CCC&TI also offers an array of clubs, student organizations, intramural sports, festivals, speakers, and events to engage students in the campus community and the community at large. CCC&TI also has an active Student Government Association which provides a voice for current students as well as fun and engaging activities throughout the year to help students make the most of their time as a member of Cobra Nation.