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Rockingham Community College Training
New and Expanding Industry Training (NEIT)
  • Provides customized training programs in support of new, full-time production positions created in North Carolina.
  • Provides training to support the expansion of companies already located in the state.
  • Prepares workers with skills essential for successful employment in emerging industries.
Who Qualifies?
  • Companies creating 12 or more production jobs in excess of their previous 3 year maximum employment level qualify—both new and expanding companies.

 
Focused Industrial Training (FIT)

  • Provides customized training and services for manufacturing industries to help them become more productive and competitive;
  • Assists industries with training needs assessment;
  • Assists in the development of company or industry specific plans for training;
  • Provides training for incumbent workers.

How is FIT beneficial and who does it benefit?

  • The training benefits workers who need to update their skills and technical knowledge because of technical changes in the workplace.
  • The instruction is customized to focus on specific training needs.

Who is eligible for FIT services?

  • Companies that manufacture products and/or process industrial material.
Contact: Robert Justus, director NEIT and FIT
336.342.4261
justusr@rockinghamcc.edu



Rockingham County Business & Technology Center


Located in Wentworth, the BTC helps develop and grow businesses and entrepreneurships in Rockingham County by bridging the gap between technology and business management.   The BTC offers a range of services to small businesses from office functions, office space, conference rooms, computer lab and public Internet access.   The center also provides consulting services in Web site design, PC/network support, database design, business planning, marketing and financial analysis.

Contact: Mark Wells, executive director
336.342.7853
info@rcbtc.org



North Carolina Department of Commerce

The Department of Commerce is the State of North Carolina's lead agency for economic, community and workforce development. The Department also has under its auspices the information technology function for state government and agencies which regulate commerce in the state.  The mission of the Department of Commerce is to improve the economic well being and quality of life for all North Carolinians.  The Department of Commerce can provide companies with data and research related to operating a  business in North Carolina.



Capital Associated Industries

CAI is the non-profit employers’ association serving the greater Research Triangle, Piedmont Triad, and the 65 eastern counties of North Carolina. Based in Raleigh and Greensboro, CAI provides 1,200 member companies with management information, day-to-day telephone guidance, training and Human Resources Services.



JobLink

This service provided by the NC Department of Commerce provides businesses and employers assistance with labor recruitment, downsizings, education and training, and expanding.  JobLink also provides career centers throughout the state and the one-of-a-kind
Job Resource and Training Center in Madison in Rockingham County.



Labor Market Information/North Carolina Employment Security Commission





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