Stanly County, NC : Hard work is nothing new in Stanly County, North Carolina and the Charlotte region. For generations, our workers have believed in the value of a job well done and loyalty to employers. As a right-to-work area, there’s a healthy appreciation for the importance of free enterprise, too. We offer employers a skilled workforce—and just as important, an educated workforce eager to acquire new skills. Our state was a pioneer in the development of customized job training, and our area public schools and postsecondary institutions continue that spirit by focusing on preparing local youths and the adult workforce for tomorrow’s jobs. For example, Stanly Community College works with local employers to develop training specific to their needs. That benefits the employers, it benefits the college, and it strengthens the local economy by keeping our residents employed productively.