Cleveland Community College is a public two-year institution located in Shelby, serving Cleveland County in the foothills of western North Carolina near the South Carolina border. The college is committed to workforce development and economic growth for a region that has historically been anchored in textile and furniture manufacturing and is increasingly attracting advanced manufacturing and data center investment. Cleveland Community College has developed a nationally recognized Mission Critical Operations program, preparing students for careers as data center technicians in both IT and operational technology roles, alongside automation engineering technology, industrial systems technology, and electrical systems technology programs. Credential pathways include associate of applied science degrees in areas such as HVAC, electrical lineworker, information technology cybersecurity, networking, and programming, as well as industrial maintenance and heavy equipment operator academies. The college works closely with regional employers, including companies in the fast-growing data center industry, to develop customized training that meets workforce demands.

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