Author Archives: Rebecca

The New Opportunity School for Women is now taking applications for their summer session that runs June 2-22 at Lees McRae College. This program serves up to 14 low-income women to participate during the three-week residential program each June. There … more

Congratulations to STAR Brian Lane, NCWorks Career Center of Wilkes Center Manger with N.C. Division of Workforce Solutions on completing the “Successful Teams Achieve Results” (STAR), leadership training program for managers and supervisors within the core #NCWorks system! STAR is … more

The Wilkes Community College (WCC) Board of Trustees has appointed a new President.  “We did a nationwide search and had 42 applicants for the position,” stated WCC Board Chair, Jay Vannoy. “We are excited to announce Dr. Michael Rodgers as … more

As childcare concerns grow across the High Country and the state, the NC Department of Commerce is funding a new position to assess and address the challenges being faced with childcare. WRAL reported the liaison will work with companies interested … more

Last week Freedom Life from Avery, Yancey, and McDowell Counties met on the campus of Mayland Community College with a variety of community partners to provide updates on program developments and share successes of their programs. Freedom Life serves justice … more

North Carolina students from households making $80,000 or less could have their tuition and fees fully covered at any of the state’s 58 community colleges or more than half of, if not all, of their tuition and fees covered at any … more

Last week, Secretary of State, Elaine F. Marshall presented at the Stone Center for the Wilkes Chamber of Commerce, Women in Leadership event where she shared information related to business growth and resources in North Carolina. During her presentation she … more

The High Country WDB was honored to attend the annual NC Workforce Development Governor’s Award Banquet on October 12, 2023 in Greensboro where a local young adult from Wilkes County was recognized as this year’s Outstanding Young Adult participant. Jeffrey … more