Training Resources In The Eastern Region.
North Carolina has long been a leader and innovator in customized industrial and business training initiatives. The highly acclaimed North Carolina Community College System is the primary delivery vehicle for state-sponsored training programs. With 58 campuses, it's one of the largest, most advanced community college systems in the nation.

A comprehensive array of free or low cost training programs, support services and resources are available throughout the Eastern Region to both new and existing companies. Click on the headings below for more information about each topic:
- Special Training Opportunities These include a variety of industry-specific programs and one-of-a-kind training resources available around the Region.
- Small Business Support These are community based providers of training, counseling, and resource information. Small Business Centers are located at Eastern Region community colleges.
- Customized Training A program providing free, customized job training to companies meeting certain capital improvement requirements.
Community college representatives work with employers to identify training requirements and design a program tailored to meet those needs. Courses can be taught at a nearby community college campus, or in the workplace at times that are convenient to employers.


