North Carolina Community College System
Andrew Gardner has a diverse work experience in the education sector. Andrew started their career as a Research Fellow at ECMC Foundation, specializing in Postsecondary Career and Technical Education (CTE). Later, they joined Montgomery Community College, where they served as the Dean of Continuing Education for five years. Currently, Andrew holds the position of Associate VP Workforce Strategies at the North Carolina Community College System.
Andrew Gardner attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte from 2017 to 2021, where they earned a Doctor of Education (EdD) degree in the field of Educational Leadership and Administration, General. Prior to that, they studied at Southern New Hampshire University from 2011 to 2013 and obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. Additionally, they completed their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Public Administration from George Mason University, where they attended from 2003 to 2007.
North Carolina Community College System
The mission of the North Carolina Community College System is to open the door to high-quality, accessible educational opportunities that minimize barriers to post-secondary education, maximize student success, develop a globally and multi-culturally competent workforce, and improve the lives and well-being of individuals by providing: Education, training and retraining for the workforce including basic skills and literacy education, occupational and pre-baccalaureate programs. Support for economic development through services to and in partnership with business and industry and in collaboration with the University of North Carolina System and private colleges and universities. Services to communities and individuals which improve the quality of life.