South Piedmont Community College (SPCC) is seeking input from the community in its effort to continuously improve and serve Union and Anson counties. A series of community meetings will be held next week, two in Union County and two in Anson.

The schedule is:

• Tuesday, Aug. 28, 6 p.m., Creech Boardroom, Building A, Old Charlotte Highway Campus, 4209 Old Charlotte Highway, Monroe.
• Wednesday, Aug. 29, 8:30 a.m., Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company Conference Center, Building A, Old Charlotte Highway Campus, 4209 Old Charlotte Highway, Monroe.
• Thursday, Aug. 30, 8:30 a.m., Olde Mill Art Gallery, Lockhart-Taylor Center, 514 N. Washington St., Wadesboro.
• Thursday, Aug. 30, 6 p.m., Olde Mill Art Gallery, Lockhart-Taylor Center, 514 N. Washington St., Wadesboro.

The college is holding these meetings as it seeks to fulfill its mission of “learning, student success and workforce and community development.”

An environmental scan has been developed that will be used by the college’s senior leadership and other stakeholders to evaluate key external variables that influence state and local workforces, and corresponding educational needs. In reviewing the impact of external factors such as the economy, learning, politics and technology, along with internal demographics, a strategic plan can be developed that will move the college forward.

The environmental scan can be viewed online at ://tinyurl.com/cpuru3a.