McDowell Tech Continuing Education

05/25/2026

04/29/2026

LAW ENFORCEMENT – THIS IS FOR YOU 🚨

Black Mountain Police Department, Marion Police, McDowell County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina, and McDowell Technical Community College are proud to announce the 2nd Annual Tactical Mindset Training Conference.

This isn’t just another class — it’s a high-impact training experience focused on:
🔹 Real-world tactics
🔹 Proven leadership under pressure
🔹 Officer wellness & resilience

Whether you’re patrol, command staff, corrections, or communications — this conference is built to sharpen your mindset and strengthen your performance when it matters most.

💥 Learn from experienced professionals
💥 Network with agencies across the region
💥 Take away tools you can use immediately on the job

👉 Register today: https://tactical-mindset.com/ #

Seats will fill fast — don’t miss the opportunity to invest in yourself and your team.



https://www.tactical-mindset.com/ #

04/28/2026

McDowell County EMS.

04/27/2026

This week, we celebrate National Apprenticeship Week. We are sincerely grateful for our apprenticeship employers and our student apprentices. Stay tuned this week for more highlights each day about our Apprentices and Employers.

04/03/2026

Register for summer courses:

Gateway portal to all Workforce Development Programs

03/06/2026

Did you know that Fire Fighter Turn-Out Gear is completely assembled right here in McDowell County, Old Fort NC. Fire-Dex has been in operation here in McDowell for 3 years and is headquartered out of Ohio. Today, many of our employment and education partners were given a tour of their Old Fort Facility.

03/04/2026

02/20/2026

McDowell Tech has launched two major workforce development initiatives through the NC Edge Customized Training Program, partnering with local employers to deliver targeted training that strengthens operations, supports employees, and enhances economic growth across McDowell County.

Read more here:
https://mcdowelltech.edu/news-new-projects-strengthen-local-workforce-and-industry

02/20/2026

Register for EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDER course at:

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) course at McDowell Technical Community College, located in Marion, NC

01/07/2026

Learn more about AI. Registration is now open for a two-night Introductory AI course and an 8-week more in depth course. Sign up for one or both now at www.mcdowelltech.edu/ai

01/05/2026

www.mcdowellfireschool.com

REGISTER NOW FOR OUR 2026 MCDOWELL FIRE RESCUE AND EMS COLLEGE IN MARCH. MAKE SURE YOU GET THE CLASS YOU WANT BY REGISTERING EARLY.

NEW THIS YEAR: ONLINE REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT.

For nearly five decades, the McDowell Fire, Rescue and EMS College has stood as North Carolina's largest fire school, bringing together hundreds of emergency responders each March at McDowell Technical Community College in Marion. What began in 1978 has grown into an annual tradition that draws over...