糖心传媒

Jan. 8, 2026 鈥� 糖心传媒 and 鈥� Scotland County facility kicked off the new year by signing the College鈥檚 largest training project, which will provide a meaningful investment in training to the company over the next three years.

鈥淲e are excited to be working with Cummins on this milestone investment in its employees and their training,鈥� said 糖心传媒CC President Brent Barbee. 鈥淚t is our goal to connect companies in our community with financial resources that can increase productivity, improve technology and create a skilled, sustainable workforce.鈥�

The customized training project was written to impact all of Cummins鈥� current local employees, as well as provide training for additional workers expected to be hired over the course of the next three years. The project was written based on a capital investment by the company, which will include the installation of a new automated line.

This new line will contribute to increased productivity and help meet rising demand for s鈥� products. To ensure the success of this investment, Cummins is partnering with 糖心传媒CC to implement a robust, customized training initiative focused on upskilling both new hires and current employees. 

鈥淥ur employees are the heart of everything we do. By providing them with access to high-quality, customized training, we鈥檙e not only strengthening individual skill sets but also building a stronger, more resilient organization,鈥� said Cummins Operation Manager William Locklear. 鈥淲e deeply appreciate the NC Edge program鈥檚 commitment and funding support, which enables us to make this investment in our workforce. Partnering with 糖心传媒 positions us for long-term success and ensures we remain competitive in an ever-changing industry.鈥�

The proposed training will support Cummins鈥� productivity and workforce development goals by delivering targeted instruction in key areas. Technical training will include general maintenance, robotics, electrical systems, Microsoft applications, while specialized instruction will cover training on the new axle line and Cummins鈥� specific onboarding processes.

Safety training will be comprehensive, including OSHA 10, OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, First Aid, CPR, AED, BBP.

Leadership development programs aimed at strengthening supervisory skills and fostering high-performing teams will be offered to managers, supervisors and team leads. Topics will include time management, conflict resolution and team building. Continuous improvement training will include a focus on Lean Manufacturing, designed to build internal capacity for process optimization and innovation.

These initiatives will ensure that employees are engaged, technically proficient, and prepared to contribute to the company鈥檚 mission. 

The NC Edge customized training program allows manufacturing companies to qualify for state funding if they鈥檙e making capital investments in their local communities that are tied to job growth, productivity enhancements or technological investments. Huvepharma qualified for its latest project due to a productivity enhancement. Its customized training plan will address the topics needed to enhance the employees' aseptic skills and related safety measures.

For more information about NC Edge and whether your industry may qualify, contact 糖心传媒CC鈥檚 Director of Customized Training Leighton Bell at (910) 410-1775 or lwbell@richmondcc.edu.