Wilkes Community College, a member of the North Carolina Community College system, is a public, two-year, open-door institution serving the people of Wilkes, Ashe and Alleghany counties and beyond. Wilkes Community College enhances the quality of life through quality education and workforce development, including basic skills, occupational, technical and pre-baccalaureate programs; economic development services to business and industry, both public and private; and community development through a variety of services, cultural activities and recreational opportunities.