Monthly Archives: August 2015

Welcome New HCWDB Chair Sallie Woodring & Vice-Chair Justin Ray

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Rebecca

Sallie J. Woodring is a native of Avery County and life-long resident of Banner Elk.  She has been employed with Appalachian Regional Healthcare System since 2002 and currently directs the career pathways and volunteer programs for the system. Over the … more

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Work Ready Youth with Soft Skills Training, Work Experience, & High School Diploma

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Rebecca

Avery County’s Blue Ridge Academy Receives NC Governor’s Award for Innovative Partnership in Workforce Development An innovative partnership in Avery County is improving options for at-risk and dropout youth in economically-impacted western North Carolina. Blue Ridge Academy (BRA) was established … more

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