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Higher EducationNorth Carolina, United States501-1000 Employees
Catawba Valley Community College is an accredited comprehensive higher education institution serving Catawba and Alexander counties in North Carolina. Based in Hickory, the college operates programming in Hickory, Newton, and Taylorsville and at various community and workplace locations. It offers both college-credit courses and continuing education, with roughly 4,500 students enrolled in degree- or certificate-bearing programs and between 10,000 and 12,000 participating annually in short-term continuing education. Positioned in the higher education sector, CVCC serves as a regional resource for education and workforce development, supporting students and local communities. In 2025, the CVCC Foundation Inc announced Red Hawk Ready, a new course materials model slated for Fall 2025 intended to increase affordability and equity and to ensure students are prepared on day one.