NCMEP Partner Profile: NC Community College System

Community colleges are one of the more affordable ways to achieve a higher education and as a result, around 12 million Americans attend community colleges every year. These two-year colleges not only help to serve their dedicated students but they benefit local and state businesses by providing comprehensive educational and training solutions that help organizations stay competitive. That’s why the North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NCMEP) is glad the North Carolina’s Community College System (NCCCS) is a member of the NCMEP network.

North Carolina’s Community College’s state-wide system of employee development and customized training develops one of the most highly skilled workforces in the nation. The NC Community College System offers NCWorks, a free, customized job training and recruiting program for new and expanding businesses and industries across North Carolina. The organization also offers comprehensive training support at all career levels from new hires or seasoned technicians to C-level management. Its courses range from established programs to a customized curriculum tailored to address specific business needs and is facilitated through a network of 58 community colleges, serving all 100 counties of the state. Their goal is to foster and support three key aspects of your company’s well-being: