Union County’s high quality of life is matched by its excellent public schools. Union County Public Schools is strongly committed to preparing students for careers after high school.  With a 93.3% graduation rate, over 30 dual language programs, and over 13,000 trade-specific credentials earned by students in over 20 career readiness pathways annually, Union County Public Schools is a statewide leader in preparing students for success after graduation.

Union County Economic Development actively participates in initiatives aimed at workforce development and community engagement. Ron Mahle, Economic Development Director, serves as a member of the JobReady Partnership, a nonprofit organization that helps enhance school-to-work training for local students through a partnership of industry representatives, South Piedmont Community College, Wingate University, and Union County Public Schools.

For more information on these invaluable community partners, please visit the links below:

• Union County Public Schools (UCPS)
  • UCPS Job Ready Partnership
  • UCPS Career-Technical Education (CTE)
• South Piedmont Community College (SPCC)
  • SPCC Workforce & Business Solutions
• Wingate University
  • Agricultural Food Science Programs
• Wingate University - Graduate Schools & Programs
  • Business School/MBA Program
  • School of Pharmacy
  • Physician Assistant Program
  • Physical Therapy Program (DPT)
  • Occupational Therapy Program (ODT)
  • Doctor of Medical Science
• The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
• NCSU Industrial Expansion Solutions
• Centralina Workforce Development Board
• NC Works