Raleigh Neighborhood College

Raleigh Neighborhood College just reaffirmed that everybody's opinion matters. We should take an active role in how the City is shaped and making it a city that is comfortable as well as prosperous now and in the future. We each have a hand in that.
Charles Haywood, Employee of the N.C. Justice Department

Benefits

Raleigh Neighborhood College (RNC) offers participants the tools to become actively involved in neighborhood and community organizations. Many graduates serve as a resource for their neighbors or go on to become leaders in local neighborhood organizations.

Students meet Raleigh and Wake County staffers who provide an inside look at the services and programs offered by the City of Raleigh and Wake County. Classes may include a trip to the Raleigh Television Network for a simulated taping and visits with the Raleigh Police Department and fire department.

It connected me personally more to the City. I feel that I not only know more about the workings of the City but I feel more a part of it because of the experience.
Clodah Bastian, Executive Director of International Focus

Congratulations to our 2020 Graduates!

Martha Brock
Tamitha Brown
Kara Bruner
Paige Dickerhoof
Damanpreet Johal Kaur
Carmine Johnson
Emily Michaud
Felicia Perry
Marsha E. Stickford
Lafayette Trawick
Ximena Uribe
Tammie Zhao

Register

Applications for Fall 2021 are now being accepted.

Spring 2021 Virtual Class Dates:

March - 4, 11, 18, 25
April - 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
May - 6

You may apply online or print an application to submit by mail. To ensure classes are lively, and students have a chance to interact with City officials, enrollment is limited to 25 participants. Applications will be considered in the order they are received.

As a new resident, it was a great program to immerse myself in the City and really learn the basic nuts-and-bolts things that you would pick up in a lifetime of living somewhere. It helped me cement a permanent connection.
Jeff Murison, Executive Director of the Hillsborough Street Community Service Corp