| LCC has a group of experienced and project-tested professionals to help design, develop, and implement customized training programs for new and expanding companies that create at least 12 new production (manufacturing) jobs over a 6 to 12 month period. |
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Who is eligible for this workplace training?
You are...if you are in the process of setting up 12 new production jobs. Training classes need a minimum of 6 people at any given time. |
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Who pays for the training?
The State of North Carolina finances this program completely. There are no federal funds involved. The North Carolina legislature appropriates money directly to the Department of Community Colleges for the exclusive purpose of providing this innovative training benefit to new and expanding companies. |
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Who determines the content of the training program?
We do - together. The final design is the result of a partnership between you and us. Our industrial training specialist will visit one of your existing operations to study the job skills, work schedules, production processes and any other pertinent variables. Then, in consultation with your production and training personnel, we'll prepare a proposal based on your specific training needs. |
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What kinds of jobs can this program address?
The versatility of our workplace training service is virtually unlimited. Flexible and custom-designed, it can accommodate almost any job found in a manfacturing or service company. If a job can be defined and arranged into a logical learning sequence, we can train someone to do it. |
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How long does the training program last?
AS LONG AS IT NEEDS TO. There are no arbitrary limits governing the length of a single course or the duration of an entire project. Length of courses is determined by the nature of the jobs and the skills they require. The duration of the project is determined primarily by your workforce size and your hiring schedule. Some programs can be completed in a few weeks; others may last a few years.Over the years, FIT courses have addressed skills such as machine fixers, statistical process control, welding, CNC machining, industrial maintenance and troubleshooting, blueprint reading, team performance, hydraulics and pneumatics, and basic electronics. Our specialty is tailoring instruction to fit your operation. |
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Who furnishes the instructors?
Typically, companies prefer to use some of their own experienced personnel as instructors. In other cases, the local college may assign some of its regular faculty or recruit special instructors. Regardless of where they come from, all instructors are paid by the State of North Carolina. There's even an allowance for instructors to travel to and from your existing locations. |
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Does the State provide any equipment?
YES. We can provide standard equipment normally associated with vocational and technical training (lathes, welding machines, measuring instruments, computers, etc.). However, you are expected to furnish any equipment specialized to your particular products or processes. |
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Does the State provide any training aids, such as videos and manuals?
WE CERTAINLY DO. Our Media Development Office uses an extensive network of award-winning communications professionals to write and produce video programs and training manuals. Working closely with you, our specialists tailor materials to support your training goals. Since you will have sole ownership and control of these materials, you may be asked to share the costs*.
*Companies may receive tax credit for any training expenses that are in excess of costs covered through the training program. |
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Is there a provision for classroom materials?
All classroom materials such as texts, workbooks and some computer-based packages are provided by the State of North Carolina. Additionally, we may negotiate a reimbursement of up to 50% of non-salvageable production materials used in the training efforts. |
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How long may a company qualify for the State assistance?
Our workplace training service was developed to encourage companies to create more jobs for North Carolinians. So, training will continue as long as you create new jobs. Any expansion that produces additional jobs will reactivate our training service, whether it's another shift, an enlarged plant or a new product line. We're here to help you grow. |
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