FTCC boosts opportunity: Fayetteville Tech's partnerships with Fayetteville Economic Development, NCDOT, and Atlantic Coast Pipeline provide job skills training and result in economic Development.

• Position: RESEARCH NORTH CAROLINA: FAYETTEVILLE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) has a long history of serving the community and the state of North Carolina. The goal of FTCC's Corporate and Continuing Education division is to not only prepare individuals who want to obtain employability skills and transition out of the military, but also work with the youth of Cumberland County to provide summer camps that will spark interests in employability for years to come.

FTCC's Corporate and Continuing Education division has developed three new programs based on research of programs to offer in which the college and community will see a positive impact. These new programs involve partnerships with Fayetteville Economic Development, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), and Atlantic Coast Pipeline--organizations and entities that serve the local population and improve economic development.

The new Baseball Stadium and Entertainment Venue is bringing real jobs, training, and educational opportunities for residents of Cumberland County. FTCC, in partnership with Barton Malow, the City of Fayetteville, and NC Works Career Center, is developing a construction skilled trade employment opportunity. FTCC will potentially provide a four-week basic construction and safety course to assist with the development of highly trained, work-ready employees. Upon successful completion of this course, individuals will have the opportunity to work for Barton Malow.

The NCDOT and Atlantic Coast Pipeline are partnering with FTCC and surrounding counties to develop a Basic Construction and Pipeline installation course. This course will be comprised of OSHA, CPR, employ-ability skills, and basic construction content.

After an intensive 40-hour training with FTCC, Atlantic Coast Pipeline will hire individuals to assist with the pipeline installation. This training will not only bring jobs to the county but also provide transferable labor training credentials to individuals after the pipeline installation is complete.

As Unmanned Arial Vehicle (UAV) usage is intensifying in all industries, FTCC developed UAV courses and will provide an informational session to the county and state. FTCC in partnership with the NCDOT Division of Aviation and V Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Office Hi will host a Regional UAV Workshop. This Hi workshop is intended to educate professionals about current and future industry issues affecting UAS operations in North Carolina. The goal is to inform...