Natasha Worthington

Natasha Worthington serves as Dean of Workforce and Continuing Education at a community college, where she also coordinates the state's customized training program. In this dual role, she supports faculty teaching short-term continuing education classes in allied health, skilled trades, and other areas aligned with community needs, while managing day-to-day operations, scheduling, curriculum development, and compliance. She also engages with local businesses to conduct needs assessments and deliver training that upskills employees and expands the regional workforce. Worthington's career in higher education spans 21 years, beginning with an administrative support position at East Carolina University in Greenville after a brief stint as a bill collector. She progressed to faculty roles and leadership positions, including seven years in the dual enrollment program at Pitt Community College, where she served as Director of High School Programs for the final three years. A first-generation college graduate from rural eastern North Carolina, Worthington is currently pursuing her PhD and maintains a commitment to lifelong learning. She earned the Certified Workforce Development Professional credential from the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals earlier this year. Among her notable accomplishments, Worthington guided First Lady Jill Biden during a March 2024 campus visit to highlight the dual enrollment program's success in career and technical education.