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June 30, 2026

NC3 Reflects on a Successful Week at SkillsUSA NLSC 2026

From connecting with students and instructors at our booth to providing hands-on professional development and certifying 73 students during the SkillsUSA Immersive Experience, NC3 had an incredible week at the 2026 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference. Read the recap to see how NC3 continues to advance workforce education through industry-recognized certifications, meaningful partnerships, and hands-on learning opportunities.

April 30, 2026

NC3 Expands Mechatronics Testing Support to State SkillsUSA Competitions

NC3 has some impressive Master Instructors in our ranks and this Instructor Spotlight series aims to highlight the incredibly talented individuals who work with us. We’ll be featuring a new interview in our monthly newsletters, here on our website, and on our social media pages each month.

March 30, 2026

Blending Online Learning with Hands-On Mastery

NC3 has some impressive Master Instructors in our ranks and this Instructor Spotlight series aims to highlight the incredibly talented individuals who work with us. We’ll be featuring a new interview in our monthly newsletters, here on our website, and on our social media pages each month.

June 10, 2024

Rivian Automotive Validates NC3 & Festo Certifications

National Coalition of Certification Centers Partners with Rivian Automotive to Enhance Apprenticeship Programs in Illinois and Georgia FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE National Coalition of Certification Centers Partners […]

March 13, 2024

NC3 Leadership School CCAC Celebrates Opening of their Center for Education, Innovation, and Training

Published Jan 30, 2024 | Click HERE for the original article River Valley School District students and staff joined U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona at the […]

August 23, 2023

NC3 Proudly Supported 2023 SkillsUSA Nationals

We are delighted to share that the Mechatronics Competition at the SkillsUSA Nationals in Atlanta, GA concluded with resounding success last week. The event was filled with extraordinary talent, passionate participants, and a true spirit of camaraderie.

August 23, 2023

Advancing Engineering Education: NC3’s Impact at the Canadian Engineering Education Conference (CEEA)

The Canadian Engineering Education Conference (CEEA) is an annual event that serves as a dynamic platform for educators, researchers, and industry professionals to converge and share their insights, advancements, and innovative approaches in engineering education.

April 27, 2023

NC3 Master Instructor Spotlight | Daniel Edwards

NC3 has some impressive Master Instructors in our ranks and this Instructor Spotlight series aims to highlight the incredibly talented individuals who work with us. We’ll be featuring a new interview in our monthly newsletters, here on our website, and on our social media pages each month.

March 28, 2023

March 28, 2023

NC3’s School on the Rise: March 2023

Congratulations to NC3’s March 2023 School on the Rise, Virginia Western Community College (VWCC)! Since becoming an NC3 certification center in 2020, VWCC has issued over 500 Snap-on and Festo certifications! VWCC continues to deliver high quality career and technical education to students in Roanoke, Virginia and the surrounding communities.