Workforce

Lincoln County has a diverse workforce ready to meet the needs of today's companies while being firmly grounded in the time honored practices of hard work and determination.

In the middle of the county, centered on the City of Lincolnton, manufacturing is a way of life. Skilled workers produce quality products with the same pride as the generations before them. Committed, dependable and available, these workers fuel an industrial economy.

The eastern portion of the county, bordering Lake Norman, has a dynamic work environment that blends office and consulting businesses with niche manufacturing and auto racing industries. Technical and managerial personnel exist alongside precision craftsman and entrepreneurs.

As technologies change or new industries emerge, nationally renowned training programs are available to upgrade workers talents. Companies can choose to participate in the latest program offerings or qualify for custom training programs tailored to their specific needs.

Lincoln is a place where things are still made and it has the skilled people to make them.

General Workforce Data

The following link provides general workforce data from the North Carolina employment database. To access, click 'NC Counties, West' then select 'Lincoln County'.
North Carolina employment database

Local and State Training Programs

The following links provide information to local and state training programs.
State of North Carolina
Lincoln Campus - Gaston College
Gaston College
Lincoln County Schools

Employment

Employment Security Commission (ESC) of NC

Union Activity

Lincoln County does not have any unionized plants and no activity in recent years.