Johnston Community College has been awarded a $185,994 grant from the Golden LEAF Foundation to address a significant unmet need for qualified fabricators in the region. Five area employers have identified more than 100 existing and 130 new fabrication positions that currently need to be filled. The college will establish a new fabrication program and become a Certified Education Center through the Fabricators and Manufacturer's Association.

Johnston Community College and the Johnston Community College Foundation hosted the 2nd Annual Linda Vann Lassiter Women's Society Luncheon at The Farm at 95 on March 12, 2020. During the luncheon, nine nominees for the 2020 Philanthropist of the Year were honored, and the winner was announced.

Johnston Community College announced its 2020 Business & Industry Partners during their annual "Breakfast before Business" event on Thursday, February 6, 2020. This year's winners were