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Advance Your Career Through Training and Education

Explore training programs from AdvanceNC and its partners that lead to high-demand careers in advanced manufacturing.
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North Carolina’s Workforce Starts Here

AdvanceNC connects you to practical training and industry-recognized certifications that open doors in advanced manufacturing. Whether you’re launching your career or advancing your skills, these programs help you get job-ready and grow in a high-demand field.

Through our network of community colleges and industry partners, you’ll find training designed around real employer needs—building the skills and confidence to succeed in advanced manufacturing.

Explore North Carolina’s Top Training Opportunities

Micropathways

  • Short, credential-bearing training programs.
  • Stackable into larger credentials and degree programs.
  • Co-designed with North Carolina employers to match real jobs.
Explore Micropathways

CMfgA Certification

  • Earn a nationally recognized credential valued by employers. ​
  • Prepare for careers like assembler or production operator.​
  • Get trained and certified locally in 12 weeks or less.
Explore CMfga

NC BioWork

  • Build the foundational skills of a process technician.
  • Prepare for biotech, pharmaceutical, and chemical manufacturing.
  • Gain hands-on experience in NC's growing life sciences industry.
Explore NC Biowork

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Programs for in-demand jobs across North Carolina.

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Alamance Community College

Programs Offered

Micropathways, BioWork

1247 Jimmie Kerr Rd, Graham, NC 27253

Central Carolina Community College

Programs

Micropathways, CMfgA, BioWork

1105 Kelly Dr, Sanford, NC 27330

Durham Technical Community College

Programs

Micropathways, BioWork

1637 Lawson St, Durham, NC 27703

Fayetteville Technical Community College

Programs

Micropathways, CMfgA, BioWork

2201 Hull Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28303

Forsyth Technical Community College

Programs

Micropathways

2100 Silas Creek Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC 27103

Guilford Technical Community College

Programs

Micropathways

601 E Main St, Jamestown, NC 27282

Johnston Community College

Programs

Micropathways, BioWork

245 College Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577

Piedmont Community College

Programs

BioWork

1715 College Dr, Roxboro, NC 27573

Randolph Community College

Programs

Micropathways

629 Industrial Park Ave, Asheboro, NC 27205

Sandhills Community College

Programs

Micropathways

3395 Airport Rd, Pinehurst, NC 28374

Vance-Granville Community College

Programs

Micropathways, CMfgA, BioWork

200 Community College Rd, Henderson, NC 27537

Wake Technical Community College

Programs

Micropathways, CMfgA, BioWork

9101 Fayetteville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603