NC Edge Customized Training
Questions? Contact Us.
Candice Boyd Lowder (Interim)
                           						Associate Vice President, Career Connections 
 clowder1126@stanly.edu
 704-991-0293
Supporting Business and Industry Through Customized Training
For more than 50 years, North Carolina’s Community Colleges have partnered with businesses
                        and industries through NCWorks Customized Training Programs. North Carolina was the
                        first state in the nation to offer company-specific instruction as part of its economic
                        development strategy.
                  
                  Stanly Community College proudly continues this tradition through strong partnerships
                        with local employers. We understand that a company’s success depends on access to
                        a skilled and adaptable workforce. Our Business and Industry Training Programs are
                        designed to help employees build the productive, innovative culture your organization
                        values and needs to thrive.
                  
                  SCC recognizes that the availability of a well-trained workforce is a key factor when
                        companies decide to locate, expand, or remain in Stanly County. Working closely with
                        our economic and workforce development partners, we assist employers through every
                        step — from initial recruitment and personalized screening to customized training
                        solutions.
                  
                  By preparing workers with the skills essential for success, SCC helps strengthen your
                        company’s competitiveness and supports the region’s economic growth.
                  
                  About the Customized Training Program
                  
                  The Customized Training Program supports full-time production and direct customer
                        service roles within local businesses and industries. This initiative enhances growth
                        opportunities for companies while equipping the local workforce with the knowledge
                        and skills needed to excel in emerging industries.
                  
                  Eligibility
                  
                  To qualify for assistance through the NC Edge Customized Training Program, businesses
                           and industries must meet specific eligibility requirements:
                     
                     Belong to one of the following industries:
                     
                     - Manufacturing
 - Information Technology
 - Life Sciences
 - Regional or National Warehousing / Distribution Center
 - Customer Support Center
 - Air Courier Services
 - National Headquarters
 
and must meet two or more of the following criteria:
                     
                     - Make an appreciable capital investment
 - Deploy new technology
 - Create new jobs
 - Expand an existing workforce
 - Enhance the productivity and profitability of operations within North Carolina
 
