Economic Development

Workforce & Talent

Montgomery County has a long history of manufacturing excellence and a workforce built on generations of experience in production, skilled trades, logistics, agriculture, forestry products, and advanced manufacturing.

Employers benefit from access to both Montgomery County's workforce and a broader regional labor shed extending across central North Carolina.

A unique advantage for Montgomery County is the close partnership between Montgomery Community College, Montgomery Central High School, and the County's Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. Located on a shared campus, these institutions create a seamless workforce development pipeline that exposes students to career pathways early, supports industry-recognized credentials, and connects employers directly with future talent.

Workforce Strengths

  • Manufacturing and production experience
  • Skilled trades workforce
  • Transportation and logistics workforce
  • Agricultural and forestry expertise
  • Short commute times
  • Competitive labor costs
  • Integrated K-12, CTE, and community college workforce pipeline
  • Customized training and workforce development partnerships through Montgomery Community College

Workforce Development Advantage

Montgomery County's educational campus brings together Montgomery Community College, Montgomery Central High School, and Career & Technical Education programs in one location, creating direct pathways from classroom to career and helping employers build talent pipelines for current and future workforce needs.