Corporate Training & Workforce Development
Empowering and educating your workforce is essential in today’s marketplace for businesses to maintain a competitive edge, achieve goals, and plan for both present and future success. Cape Fear Community College’s (CFCC) Corporate Training team, comprised of industry experts, works with you to develop a program that meets your unique business needs while keeping your bottom line in mind.
We begin by understanding your needs, business operations, and industry before carefully selecting the training solutions that will have the greatest impact on your business.
CFCC Corporate Training and Workforce Development programs aim to enhance your business results through the professional development of your team!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Frontline Leadership Bridge Series
From Skilled Expert to Effective Leader
A three-part, skill-centered leadership development series designed specifically for frontline leaders transitioning from “doing the work” to leading people.
Program Overview
Frontline leaders often excel at technical tasks—but leading people requires a completely different skill set. This interactive series provides simple tools, clear language, and practical strategies leaders can apply immediately.
Session Dates & Key Outcomes
- Workshop 1 – Discover My Leadership Style: February 11, 2026
- Workshop 2 – Build Trust & Communicate Effectively: March 11, 2026
- Workshop 3 – Motivate, Coach & Develop My Team: April 8, 2026
Key Outcomes
Participants will walk away with:
- A deeper understanding of their natural leadership tendencies
- Tools for clear communication, expectation-setting, and conflict reduction
- A step-by-step method for coaching and motivating team members
- Practical frameworks to keep teams aligned and productive
- Real-time practice and take-home actions after every session
Who should attend & Why
- New or emerging frontline leaders
- Shift leads, team leads, coordinators, or supervisors
- High-potential employees preparing for leadership roles
- Anyone responsible for team performance, communication, or daily operations
Who Should Not Attend
- Senior leaders needing strategic-level content
- Individuals seeking certification-level managerial training
- Employees unable to participate in all three sessions (the series builds progressively)
Why It Matters
Improving frontline leadership reduces turnover, improves safety, minimizes rework, boosts morale, and strengthens communication across the entire organization. Leaders gain practical skills that can be implemented immediately resulting in measurable workplace improvements.
Register Now – Limited Seats Available
For group registrations or onsite delivery options, contact CFCC Corporate Training .
Frontline Bridge Series Level 2
Leading Without Authority
When you are responsible for results even without formal authority.
Program Overview
Leading Without Authority is a three-session leadership series designed for modern, cross-functional environments where authority alone is not enough. This is applied leadership featuring real scenarios and practice between sessions. Participants build practical skills to influence outcomes, align stakeholders, and move work forward without escalating.
Why Influence Matters
Weak influence has a real cost: slow decisions, burnout, turnover, and leadership bottlenecks that stall progress. Many organizations respond with more structure or tighter oversight, but those fixes rarely address the root issue. This program closes the influence capability gap.
Schedule & Key Details
- Session 1: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
- Session 2: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
- Session 3: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: CFCC Downtown Campus
Who Should Attend & Why
- Emerging leaders expanding their circle of influence
- Clinical, operational, or technical experts leading peers
- Project leads responsible for cross-functional results
- High-potential contributors preparing for greater organizational impact
Who Should Not Attend
- Those seeking introductory leadership basics
- Participants looking for passive, lecture-only formats
- Leaders who rely solely on position or hierarchy to drive action
- Individuals unable to commit to applying learning between sessions
The Outcome
If your effectiveness depends on alignment rather than hierarchy, this is for you. You will walk away with the ability to engage resistance early, align stakeholders, and move critical work forward in a complex environment.
Register Now – Limited Seats Available
For group registrations or onsite delivery options, contact CFCC Corporate Training .
Why Professional Development is Crucial for your Business’ Health
- Improve job performance of your team and productivity
- Boost employee, morale, and engagement
- Keep employee’s knowledge and skills current in a rapidly changing marketplace
- Support your company’s brand and appeal
- Simplify recruitment, retention, and succession planning
Key Information about CFCC’s Training
- Content is fully tailored to meet your business needs
- Flexible delivery of training including dates, times, and training length
- Training can be held on-site at your company or at one of CFCC’s campuses
- We train professionals at all levels of your organization from executive to entry-level employees
- CFCC’s instructors are subject matter experts in their field
- Pre-training meetings, content customization, and materials are all included in the training proposal
Training topics include:
- Team Building
- Effective Communications
- Giving and Receiving Feedback
- Crucial Conversations
- Motivating Effectively
- Change Management
- Recruitment & Retention
- Human Resources
- Strategic planning
- Employer branding
- DiSC Assessment
- StrengthsFinder
- Forte Institute
- Meyers Briggs
- Project Management
- Customer Service
- Financial Literacy
- LEAN Principles
- Six Sigma yellow/green belt
- Kaizen
- Root Cause Analysis
- ISO
- Blueprint Reading
- Machining
- Electric Motor Controls
- Programmable Logic Controls
- OSHA Hazwoper
- Forklift Operator
- Lock Out/Tag Out
- First Aid/CPR
- Active Shooter
- Preventing Workplace Violence
- Electrical Safety
- MS Office
- Security Essentials
- CISCO Networking
- Web Applications
- Programming
Corporate Training & Workforce FAQs
Cape Fear Community College Solutions
About CFCC Corporate Training
What is Corporate Training at Cape Fear Community College?
What industries does CFCC serve?
What types of training programs are offered?
Our catalog includes short courses, certification programs, and tailored workshops. Specific program areas include:
- Leadership and Supervision
- Communication and Team Building
- Lean, Process Improvement, and Safety
- Technical and Industrial Skills
- Computer and Digital Literacy
- Customer Service and Professional Skills
Training Delivery
Where does training take place?
How long are training programs?
Who teaches the classes?
Business Benefits
Why invest in corporate training through CFCC?
- Strengthen employee skills and morale
- Improve safety, efficiency, and retention
- Build leadership pipelines
- Reduce turnover costs
- Stay competitive in a changing marketplace
Is CFCC corporate training affordable?
Getting Started
How do I request training for my business?
- Contact the Corporate Training Office to discuss your workforce goals.
- CFCC will design a plan with course options, cost estimates, and schedules.
- Once approved, training is scheduled at your preferred location and time.
Can I preview available courses?
Who should I contact?
Cape Fear Community College – Corporate Training
- Email: corporatetraining@cfcc.edu
- Phone: (910) 362-7187
- Locations: Downtown Wilmington, North Campus, Burgaw Center
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