RALEIGH, N.C., Oct. 23 -- The North Carolina Community College System issued the following news release:

RALEIGH, N.C. - The North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges approved significant investments in student access and workforce training during its October 16 meeting and received an annual report on the growth of Registered Apprenticeship in North Carolina, advancing efforts to expand educational opportunities, address critical workforce needs, and strengthen North Carolina's economy.

Among the actions, the Board approved $1.94 million to expand the Access to Achievement program to 10 additional colleges, nearly $3.9 million to support new high-cost workforce training programs, and additional funding to strengthen faculty recrui...