The Customized Training Program (CTP) supports the economic development efforts of the State by providing education, training and support services for eligible new, expanding and existing business and industry in North Carolina through its network of 58 community colleges, serving all 100 counties of the state. The program goal is to foster and support three key aspects of a company's well-being: Job Growth, Technology Investment and Productivity Enhancement. CTP
will enhance company’s growth potential and prepare the workforce with the skills essential to succeed in a changing work environment.

The program was developed in recognition of the fact that one of the most important factors for a business or industry considering locating, expanding, or remaining in North Carolina is the ability of the State to ensure the presence of a well-trained workforce. The program is designed to react quickly to the needs of businesses and to respect the confidential nature of proprietary processes and information within those businesses.


Those businesses and industries eligible for support through the Customized Training Program include Manufacturing, Technology Intensive (i.e., Information Technology, Life Sciences), Regional or National Warehousing and Distribution Centers, Customer Support Centers, Air Courier Services, National Headquarters with operations outside North Carolina, and Civil Service employees providing technical support to US military installations located in North Carolina.

In order to receive assistance, eligible businesses and industries must demonstrate two or more of the following criteria:

  • The business is making an appreciable capital investment.
  • The business is deploying new technology.
  • The business is creating jobs, expanding an existing workforce, or enhancing the productivity and profitability of the operations within the State.
  • The skills of the workers will be enhanced by the assistance.

Resources may support training assessment, instructional design, instructional costs, and training delivery for personnel involved in the direct production of goods and services. CTP enhances the global competitiveness of a company which requires a strategic training solution that includes the identification of knowledge, skills and abilities for specific jobs.

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