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Fayetteville Technical Community College named Top 10 Military Friendly School for 2025-26

FTCC remains in the Top 5 for the second grams are available in a variety of settings, in-
straight year. The college has been consistently cluding on FTCC’s campuses, at Fort Bragg and
awarded Top 10 Military Friendly status in the large online to support flexible schedules. FTCC
community college category by Viqtory, an inde- awards appropriate credit for prior military learn-
pendent media organization that connects the mili- ing and follows up with comprehensive services
tary community to civilian employment, educational to meet the unique educational needs of military-
and entrepreneurial opportunities. connected students.
FTCC was ranked No. 1 in 2022-23 and FTCC’s All American Veterans Center,

2019-20. which is located on its Fayetteville campus, pro-
Scot McCosh, FTCC’s Senior Director of Mili- vides educational assistance and support services
tary & Veterans Programs, called the designa- to veterans. The College’s Transition Tech pro-
tion an honor for the college and for its MVP of- gram provides industry-focused and connected
fice. training in a number of career pathways for mili-
“As nearly one-third of our student body is af- tary members who are preparing for civilian life.
filiated with the military as service members, mili- These programs prepare students with industry
tary dependents or veterans, we continue to keep tary Friendly Schools. Of the participants, 830 schools recognized certifications and are connected with
this population at the forefront of our decision mak- earned special awards for going above the standard. employers that are seeking candidates to fill posi-
ing,” McCosh said. “Having a team dedicated to The methodology, criteria, and weightings for the tions in high-demand sectors in transportation,
serving our active military personnel who sees our list were determined by Viqtory with input from an ad- automotive collision and repair, biotechnology,

military affiliated students completing classes, pro- visory council of independent leaders in higher educa- manufacturing, utilities and others.
gressing in their military careers and developing new tion and the military recruitment community. Final rat- Additionally, FTCC has full-time staff located
skill sets for their transition into civilian employment ings were determined by combining the institution’s at Bragg Training and Education Center on Fort
is an absolute joy. survey scores with the assessment of the institution’s Bragg to assist active duty soldiers with attend-
“These students will be our community, state ability to meet thresholds for student retention, gradua- ing college.
and national leaders and are gifts to have as part of tion, job placement, loan repayment, degree advance- The 2025-26 Military Friendly Schools list
the FTCC Trojan family.” ment or transfer, and loan default rates for all students will be included in the May issue of G.I. Jobs
More than 1,800 institutions participated in this and, specifically, for student veterans. magazine, which is published by Viqtory, and will
year’s survey to determine the list of 2025-26 Mili- FTCC offers a wide range of classes, and its pro- also be posted at www.militaryfriendly.com.

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