Monthly Archives: February 2014

Lindenmuth to Lead Economic Development Partnership of NC

Posted on February 11, 2014 by susan

Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Richard Lindenmuth will become the interim Chief Executive Officer of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina. As interim CEO, Lindenmuth will be responsible for implementing the EDPNC … more

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Senate Bill 127 Customer Service, Economic Development and Transportation

Posted on February 10, 2014 by susan

Senate Bill 127, Customer Service, Economic Development and Transportation began as a benign bill that sought to align economic development regions and make them uniform and equitable. The bill languished in committee for three months before being heard on May 8, … more

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Starting Strong

Posted on February 10, 2014 by susan

Part 1 of 5 short videos, this short segment helps you get started strong as a new board member. As a new board member, you need resources that can help you hit the ground running. Listen as veteran board members … more

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The 2013 High Country Workforce Databook Is Available

Posted on February 7, 2014 by susan

The High Country Workforce Development Board is pleased to announce the release of its 2013 High Country Workforce Databook. The HCWDB Databook is designed as a resource to find current information about the workforce in the High Country. It was … more

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Applicant Success

Posted on February 7, 2014 by susan

Andre White was a job seeker that used the Workforce Development JobLink Center to help him find a job and new career. Hear his story and how he has been successful with the help from the local Board.

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Blue Ridge Academy & David Beers Success Story

Posted on February 7, 2014 by susan

David Beers dropped out of Avery High School in the fall of 2011 to work with his father doing roofing and working odd jobs when roofing jobs were scarce.  David always looked for stable employment but not having his high … more

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Brittany Broman: NC Governor’s Award Winner

Posted on February 7, 2014 by susan

Brittany Broman is a dedicated and loyal Get REAL youth program participant, student, employee, and parent. Knowing the challenges she would face of being a young single parent, her goal was to obtain a degree and employment that would support … more

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Business Testimonial

Posted on February 6, 2014 by susan

In this segment hear how Tiger Controls, located in Greensboro, used the local Workforce Development Boards to enable them to hire and train new employees for their growing business.

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Why We Serve

Posted on February 5, 2014 by susan

Part 5 of 5 short videos, this segment shares the stories that matter…how participation as a member can truly make a difference to those effected by workforce issues, and change lives in the community.

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How We Work

Posted on February 4, 2014 by susan

Part 4 of 5 short videos, this gives new members a close up view of where the rubber meets the road. Working beside other board members, executive directors and staff, you turn policy into practice.

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