SCC partners with Enviva & Schindler to launch customized workforce training

By Staff Report, posted Nov 13, 2026 on BizFayetteville.com

Pictured from left to right: Dr. Starling, President of Sampson Community College; Katelyn O’Neal, Coordinator of Workforce Development; Amy Epley, Regional Director; John Loyack, Vice President of Economic Development for the North Carolina Community College System; and Amanda Bradshaw, Vice President of Workforce Development and Continuing Education.

Sampson Community College is proud to announce the creation of two NCEdge Customized Training Projects, in partnership with Sampson County’s esteemed manufacturing industries: Enviva, LLC and Schindler Elevator Corporation.

Through the North Carolina Community College System’s NCEdge Customized Training Program, SCC is working alongside these industry partners to provide specialized workforce training designed to meet their unique operational needs, strengthen employee skills and support continued economic growth.

One of the greatest benefits of the NCEdge Customized Training Program is the opportunity for eligible industries to receive customized training at little to no cost, helping businesses invest in their current employees while reducing training expenses.

Katelyn O’Neal, coordinator of workforce development at SCC, shared in a press release: “At Sampson Community College, we’re not just training employees. We’re strengthening industries, creating opportunities and investing in the future of our community!”

These partnerships represent more than just training opportunities. They reflect a shared commitment to investing in the local workforce, supporting manufacturing industries, and building a stronger future for Sampson County.

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