Workforce Development Innovation Center
The Workforce Development Innovation Center can help increase your productivity with specialized training to meet your needs.
Our Corporate Development Center is the leader in providing the needed training for our business partners and offer creative solutions to the challenges business and industry face in today’s environment.
From Supervisory Training, to Continuous Improvement Solutions, our Workforce Development Innovation Center provides services to help businesses succeed in today's global economy. A few of our training solutions include: Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Leadership, SolidWorks, Mechatronics, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification, Robotics, and PLCs. Many of these programs can be delivered on-site at your facility, aligning with your work schedules. Visit the On-Site Training webpage for more details.
HOW TO LOGIN to Portal, Email, and Blackboard for current students and employees.
Scholarships & Grants
NEW! - Scholarships available for qualified North Carolina residence.
» Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Scholarship Program
Interested in Manual Cutting or Sewing? Find out more about SECU Foundation Bridges to Careers Scholarship Program.
Want to Earn while you Learn? Find out more about CVCC's Catawba Apprenticeship Network. You can be guaranteed employment based on satisfactory job performance.
Ready to start your own business? Apply for a START-UP GRANT! The CVCC Everyday Entrepreneur Venture Fund (EEVF) provides grants up to $5,000 for a limited time. Check out the EEVF website to see if you qualify.
CLASS OFFERING
» View Course Schedules for dates.
Academies
Our Innovation Center has established several academies to support the growing need of businesses and the community. The CVCC Furniture Academy, CVCC Manufacturing Academy, CVCC Construction Careers Academy, and Hospitality Academy are available to train or retrain employees with the qualified skills needed.
Leaders Talks: Covid-19 Series
View our past series of Leadership Talks: Leading Your Employees through the Battle with COVID-19 and Our Community Battle with COVID 19.
Contact us for training solutions.
Senior Executive Director for Economic Development and Corporate Education
Workforce Development Innovation Center
Email:
Randy Burns
Phone: 828-327-7000
x4613
Office Number: CDC 103
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