Guilford County Schools
Community Education Center
Designed as a gateway to education, workforce development, and community connection, the facility advances equitable access to learning, opportunity, and lifelong growth.
LOCATION Greensboro, NC
COMPLETED 2024
SIZE 87,000 SF
SUSTAINABILITY LEED Silver
PHOTOGRAPHER Jordan Powers
AWARDS Associated of Builders & Contractors | Structural Engineers Association of North Carolina
Empowering Learning & Growth
The Professional & Community Education Center brings together educational, professional, and community-focused programs within a dynamic environment designed to foster skill-building, collaboration, and personal advancement. The two-story facility provides flexible learning, training, and administrative spaces that support students, educators, and families as they pursue academic achievement, career readiness, and professional development. Thoughtfully organized to promote interaction and accessibility, the center serves as a hub for continuous learning and empowerment.
Design Details
Extending its impact beyond the school district, the center is designed as a welcoming community asset that provides shared access to technology, gathering spaces, and outdoor amenities. The project strengthens connections between education and community engagement while supporting broader goals of economic mobility and inclusion. Achieving LEED Silver certification, the facility reflects a commitment to sustainable design through environmentally responsible strategies that create a healthy, efficient, and resilient place for learning and connection.
