VGCC names Lloyd to industry training post

Vance-Granville Community College recently named Sara Lloyd as Director of Customized Training. In that position, she will use her extensive industry experience to help meet the needs of area manufacturers and other employers.

 

Lloyd (pictured above), who has lived in Oxford for the past 15 years, has worked in the manufacturing sector as a supervisor, quality assurance coordinator, process engineer, continuous improvement manager, Lean Six Sigma Specialist and manager of corporate projects. In those positions, she was directly involved with training employees to improve productivity, efficiency and quality. Now, Lloyd will collaborate with employers throughout Vance, Granville, Franklin and Warren counties on similar workforce development initiatives.

 

Lloyd holds a bachelor’s degree in textile engineering from Auburn University.

 

“We are excited to welcome Sara to Vance-Granville,” said Dale Fey, the college’s dean of continuing education. “Her background in manufacturing and training gives her a valuable perspective as she serves as the liaison between the college and our local employers. Customized training is a key component of Vance-Granville’s commitment to lead the economic development of our region, in partnership with the community. Sara will build upon our college’s strong tradition of industry services to help companies succeed during a time of constant technological change and innovation.”

 

VGCC works with new, expanding, and existing businesses to provide education, training and support services tailored to meet the needs of the industry and its employees. The workforce training programs are flexible in design to accomplish specific objectives and are jointly planned by company personnel and training specialists from the college. VGCC also partners with the N.C. Department of Commerce, the N.C. Community College System office, local economic developers and chambers of commerce to recruit new industries to the college’s service area.

 

Employers seeking information on VGCC programs should call Lloyd at (252) 738-3433 .