AND RCC PARTNER TO PREP FOR TOYOTA

By Lorie McCroskey

The Duke Energy Foundation has been a longtime partner of the Randolph Community College Foundation and, once again, has stepped up to be the driving force behind an exciting new opportunity at the College and in the community. The Duke Energy Foundation is the founding partner of the Toyota Megasite Support Fund.

“Duke Energy is committed to creating access to education and workforce development for people in the communities where we live and work,” said Hank Henning, Local Government and Community Relations Manager for Duke Energy in Randolph, Alamance, Guilford, and Rockingham Counties. “Skilled workers allow our communities to thrive. Equipping individuals with critical skills and knowledge is an important part of meeting the state’s evolving workforce needs.”

The College will use the fund to provide customized training, and instructional support to Toyota and other industry partners, who will be coming to Randolph County.

“This funding will give us the flexibility to provide resources to this exciting growth area, while continuing to support student success and our current industry partners.” RCC Interim President Elbert Lassiter said.

The funds could be used for equipment, instructional support and materials, and student needs.

“The Duke Energy Foundation is such a great supporter of our community and the College,” Lassiter said. “We are pleased that they have joined with us in this partnership.”