Workforce Made To Order

Although Anson County's population is less than 30,000, the population within a 30 mile radius is 259,000, with an effective workforce of 68,500. Of those, more than 30% hold a college degree or vocational certificate, and industry and technology training programs at South Piedmont Community College add an estimated 150 certified candidates to the workforce each year. Currently, more than one-third of Anson County's 10,800 workers hold jobs outside of the county, creating a ready pool of qualified and willing potential employees in fields ranging from banking to customer service to manufacturing.

21st Century Manufacturing

Companies locating in Anson County can tap into the pipeline of skilled manufacturing workers who have completed one or ore) of South Piedmont Community College's 21st Century Manufacturing programs. Designed to quickly and effectively provide both new and transitioning members of the workforce with the specific skills needed to perform today's technology-dependent jobs, the four programs -  CNC Operator + Quick Start, Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Mechatronics (Basic Industrial Maintenance) and Advanced Mechatronics - are offered on a continuous basis with new cohorts starting each April, June and September.  

Customized Traning

 The Customized Training Program provides education, training and support services for new, expanding and existing business and industry in North Carolina through our network of 58 community colleges, serving all 100 counties of the state. Our goal is to foster and support three key aspects of your company's well-being:

  • Job Growth
  • Technology Investment
  • Productivity Enhancement