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Forsyth Tech reports improved completion and workforce goals as it launches Vision 2030
Summary
Forsyth Tech President Dr. Janet Spriggs told commissioners the college exceeded several Vision 2025 benchmarks (completion 43%, gateway success 75%, credentials per 100 FTE 45.65) and unveiled Vision 2030 goals including 8,000 annual credentials, 60% completion and 85% student participation in work‑based learning by 2030.
Forsyth Tech President Dr. Janet Spriggs reported to the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners on Dec. 1 that the college exceeded multiple targets from its Vision 2025 strategic plan and is now launching Vision 2030.
Spriggs said the Aspen Institute named Forsyth Tech among the top 200 community colleges based on publicly available outcome data and that the college is completing a full application for further recognition. She reported a 16% enrollment increase, gateway course success rising to 75% (from 69%), credentials per 100 FTE at 45.65 and an overall completion rate of 43% (above the 40% target).
"By 2030, we want annual credentials to be at 8,000 earned by our students, and we want our completion to go from 43 to 60%," Spriggs told the board, outlining three strategic priorities for Vision 2030: prepare students for college/careers, meet students where they are and remove barriers, and empower community and regional economic opportunity. She said the college aims for 85% of students to participate in work‑based learning and for graduates and employees to earn a livable wage set at $43,000 for the service area.
Commissioners praised the report and asked clarifying questions about enrollment comparisons and specific program outcomes. Spriggs promised to share the full report with the board.
The presentation included honors (a Bellwether award), new programs introduced under Vision 2025 and a workforce partnership—the Future Ready Workforce Alliance—announced with Reynolds American as a founding partner to align curriculum to employer needs. No board action was taken at the briefing; the report functions as information for future budgeting and college‑county workforce coordination.
