Customized Training for Businesses

The NC Edge Customized Training Program supports the economic development efforts of Wilkes, Ashe, and Alleghany County by providing education and training opportunities for our eligible businesses and industries. We help you train and retain top-tier talent. With NC Edge, gain a competitive edge through a workforce that’s not just skilled but is adaptable, innovative and industry ready. This top-tier training comes at no additional cost to you.

  1. Companies must 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
  2.  Companies must also 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
    • Enhance the skills of workers

  • Job Growth: Focused on new companies wishing to locate in the Wilkes Community College service area, or companies currently in our area who wish to expand their operations. New companies may qualify for Pre-Employment Assessment to ensure qualified workers.
  • Productivity Enhancement: Designed to respond directly to the needs of our surrounding industries. Courses are developed through assessment of training needs and cooperative planning between Wilkes Community College and manufacturing industries.
  • Continuous Improvement: As you go through your daily operations, it is important to continually improve and enhance the basic skills of your workforce. Wilkes Community College provides various training to help in your continuous improvement efforts.

Whether you are looking for an individual course or a series of classes to earn a certificate, we can personalize a program for your organization. Choose from a wide selection of subjects, including (but not limited to):

  • OSHA 10-hour General Industry Training
  • Lift Truck Operator Safety (Forklift)
  • CPR/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogens
  • High School Equivalency & ESL
  • Microsoft Office (based on hours)
  • Management Skills
  • Project Management
  • Fire Safety
  • NFPA 70E Arc Flash Safety
  • Customer Service Training
  • Energy Control (Lock Out/Tag Out)
  • Hazzard Communications
  • Leadership skills
  • Business Writing and Communications

Many more topics are available – all customized to meet your training needs, budget, and time constraints.

To learn how you can custom design training for your employees’ needs, contact:

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Ricky Roten, AAS
Coordinator of Business and Industry Training
Phone: 336-838-6113
Fax: 336-551-9446
rcroten113@wilkescc.edu

 

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Stacie Shumate
Customized Training Administrative Assistant
Phone: 336-838-6298
Email: slshumate735@wilkescc.edu