Surry County workforce
& education
Our workforce is supported by community K-12, area colleges and continuing education opportunities
Surry County is on the edge of one of the fastest growing metropolitian areas of the East Coast which offers citizens access to urban amenities and cultural attractions. It also offers a business friendly environment, an abundant supply of fresh water from the Blue Ridge Mountains, low cost of doing business, unsurpassed quality of life and an excellent location in the Piedmont Triad region.
The staff of Surry County Economic Development Partnership stands ready to assist you in your selection process.
Surry County K-12 Schools
Surry County has three school systems – Surry County Schools, Mount Airy City Schools, Elkin City Schools, and two charter academies.
There are 19 schools in the Surry County system including three traditional high schools and an Early College. A detailed report on each school can be found at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction website.
College credit opportunities are also available at Surry County Schools’ traditional high schools through Career and College Promise and the Surry County Schools’ Virtual Academy.
Early College
Surry Early College High School of Design was established in 2006 on the campus of Surry Community College. The program is a collaborative effort among the three school systems in Surry County and Surry Community College. The mission of the re-designed high school is to provide opportunities for students from a diverse background to achieve a college education. Each year approximately 80 ninth graders are admitted. Students are able to earn a high school diploma and an associate’s degree or two years of college transfer credit in five years.
Collegiate and Workforce Education
Surry County Community College
Surry Community College is an invaluable resource for a well-trained workforce. The college offers a wide range of options for students to obtain the skills and education needed for today’s jobs.
Through its Industrial Training Center, Surry Community College offers customized training for business and industry.
The main campus of Surry Community College is located at 630 S. Main Street in Dobson.
The college also offers classes at the Yadkin Center in Yadkinville, NC and the Workforce Development Center in Mount Airy, NC.
In addition to the traditional classes, distance education classes are available in several formats. Students may enroll in internet classes or hybrid courses which combine face-to-face instruction with an internet component, and interactive video conferencing courses through the NC Information Highway.
Customized training
Surry Community College supports economic development efforts by providing customized training for companies creating jobs in Surry County. A well-trained workforce is essential for recruiting and retaining businesses in our county. The college offers customized training for new and expanding businesses either on-site at the company’s location or at well-equipped facilities at Surry Community College or the Workforce Development Center. For additional information about how your business can benefit from a customized training program, please contact: Sam Brim (336) 386-3684
The NCWorks Customized Training Program provides education, training and support services for new, expanding and existing business and industry in North Carolina through our network of 58 community colleges, serving all 100 counties of the state. Our goal is to foster and support three key aspects of your company’s well-being: Job Growth, Technology Investment, Productivity Enhancement
Area Colleges and Universities
Surry County is within commuting distance of some of the states best schools, both public and private. Click the map for a PDF.
