METYX USA Qualified for Funding

METYX USA, a composite materials manufacturer based in Gaston County, recently received funding of 177,711 TP4T through NC Works and Gaston College. This customized training program will support the company's efforts to enhance employee skills and introduce new product lines in the U.S. market.

Funding through the NC Works grant program will help create a work-ready North Carolina by fostering collaboration and creativity among employers, educators, and communities across the country. These grants offer innovative partnerships that help workers enhance their job skills through opportunities such as customized training and work-based learning, preparing them for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

METYX USA, which started its training programs this month, will offer courses in Kaizen and Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Leadership and Project Management, OSHA Training, CNC Machining, ISO Training, English as a Second Language, Welding, Forklift Operation, and 5S and 8D Problem Solving Techniques over the next two years.

METYX USA CEO Uğur Üstünel said, “Our partnership with NC Works and Gaston College will help our company and partners reach the next level. As a result of the skills our employees will develop through this training program, there will be a tremendous economic impact not only for our company but, most importantly, for our employees.”.