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“You can pretend to care, but you can’t pretend to be there,” is advice I received early in my career and a mantra I still carry today.
“You can pretend to care, but you can’t pretend to be there,” is advice I received early in my career and a mantra I still carry today.
 
One of the longest running programs of the Golden LEAF Foundation is the Golden LEAF Scholarship Program.
One of the longest running programs of the Golden LEAF Foundation is the Golden LEAF Scholarship Program.
 
According to the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC), more than 1,400 short-term, occupational skill training courses are offered across the state to train, retrain, and upgrade workers for current or future job skill requirements or certifications.
According to the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC), more than 1,400 short-term, occupational skill training courses are offered across the state to train, retrain, and upgrade workers for current or future job skill requirements or certifications.
 
Ready sites attract industry. In 2021, North Carolina had a record number of new jobs and investment.
Ready sites attract industry. In 2021, North Carolina had a record number of new jobs and investment.
 
At the June 2022 Board meeting, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded $5,046,526 in funding to support projects through the second round of the SITE Program and $1,398,657.34 in funding through the Open Grants Program.
At the June 2022 Board meeting, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded $5,046,526 in funding to support projects through the second round of the SITE Program and $1,398,657.34 in funding through the Open Grants Program.
 
The Golden LEAF Foundation announced 215 rural students from 78 North Carolina counties were selected to receive a Golden LEAF Scholarship worth up to $14,000.
The Golden LEAF Foundation announced 215 rural students from 78 North Carolina counties were selected to receive a Golden LEAF Scholarship worth up to $14,000.
 
Arts camps for kids and teens!
 
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C., (June 2, 2022) – Today, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded $5,046,526 in funding to support projects through the second round of the SITE Program and $1,398,657.34 in funding through the Open Grants Program.
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C., (June 2, 2022) – Today, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded $5,046,526 in funding to support projects through the second round of the SITE Program and $1,398,657.34 in funding through the Open Grants Program.
 
On April 19th, the Golden LEAF Foundation held a gathering in Jacksonville, N.C., for organizations interested in learning about the Golden LEAF Community-Based Grants Initiative, currently active in the Southeast Prosperity Zone.
On April 19th, the Golden LEAF Foundation held a gathering in Jacksonville, N.C., for organizations interested in learning about the Golden LEAF Community-Based Grants Initiative, currently active in the Southeast Prosperity Zone.
 
On April 19th, the Golden LEAF Foundation held a gathering in Jacksonville, N.C., for organizations interested in learning about the Golden LEAF Community-Based Grants Initiative, currently active in the Southeast Prosperity Zone.
On April 19th, the Golden LEAF Foundation held a gathering in Jacksonville, N.C., for organizations interested in learning about the Golden LEAF Community-Based Grants Initiative, currently active in the Southeast Prosperity Zone.
 
According to the North Carolina Department of Commerce, the state gained 24,224 new jobs through business and industry and $10.1 billion in new private investment in 2021. These announcements were new economic development records for North Carolina.
According to the North Carolina Department of Commerce, the state gained 24,224 new jobs through business and industry and $10.1 billion in new private investment in 2021. These announcements were new economic development records for North Carolina.
 
The Martin County NCWorks Career Center, currently located at 407 E Boulevard in Williamston, will be relocating to the campus of Martin Community College.
The Martin County NCWorks Career Center, currently located at 407 E Boulevard in Williamston, will be relocating to the campus of Martin Community College.
 
The Golden LEAF Foundation provides scholarships for students from rural areas to attend the state’s colleges and universities. Students who qualify for the Golden LEAF Scholarship may use it to attend North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU)
The Golden LEAF Foundation provides scholarships for students from rural areas to attend the state’s colleges and universities. Students who qualify for the Golden LEAF Scholarship may use it to attend North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU)
 
Recently, Golden LEAF President, Chief Executive Officer Scott T. Hamilton sat down with Peter Hans, President of the President of the University of North Carolina System, via Zoom and filmed the thirteenth edition in a video series called Critical Conversations.
Recently, Golden LEAF President, Chief Executive Officer Scott T. Hamilton sat down with Peter Hans, President of the President of the University of North Carolina System, via Zoom and filmed the thirteenth edition in a video series called Critical Conversations.
 
On May 9, 2022, the Golden LEAF Foundation welcomed a new Program Officer, Kimberly Ingram.
On May 9, 2022, the Golden LEAF Foundation welcomed a new Program Officer, Kimberly Ingram.
 
The Uptown Greenville Umbrella Market is coming back to Five Points Plaza for eight glorious weeks of fresh, creative, local fun.
The Uptown Greenville Umbrella Market is coming back to Five Points Plaza for eight glorious weeks of fresh, creative, local fun.
 
Sup Dogs Restaurant donated $30,000 to Uptown Greenville, the local non-profit dedicated to revitalizing the city’s center.
Sup Dogs Restaurant donated $30,000 to Uptown Greenville, the local non-profit dedicated to revitalizing the city’s center.
 
On April 19, 2022, the Golden LEAF Foundation held a Community-Based Grants Initiative Gathering for the Southeast Prosperity Zone in Jacksonville.
On April 19, 2022, the Golden LEAF Foundation held a Community-Based Grants Initiative Gathering for the Southeast Prosperity Zone in Jacksonville.
 
Pitt Community College is growing its career and technical education (CTE) programs by working with Pitt County Schools high school students to help fill local employer needs.
Pitt Community College is growing its career and technical education (CTE) programs by working with Pitt County Schools high school students to help fill local employer needs.
 
Six employers in the region served by Cleveland Community College have forecasted the need for at least 160 new heavy equipment operator job openings over the next five years.
Six employers in the region served by Cleveland Community College have forecasted the need for at least 160 new heavy equipment operator job openings over the next five years.
 
Please join us for our Parks and Paws Event on Saturday, April 30th from 10-4.
Please join us for our Parks and Paws Event on Saturday, April 30th from 10-4.
 
Recently, Golden LEAF President, Chief Executive Officer Scott T. Hamilton sat down with Federal Co-Chair Gayle Conelly Manchin of the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), via Zoom and filmed the twelfth episode in a video series called Critical Conversations.
Recently, Golden LEAF President, Chief Executive Officer Scott T. Hamilton sat down with Federal Co-Chair Gayle Conelly Manchin of the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), via Zoom and filmed the twelfth episode in a video series called Critical Conversations.
 
At the April 2022 Board meeting, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded $10,108,307 in funding to support projects through the Community-Based Grants Initiative in the Western Prosperity Zone, $1.1 million in funding through the Economic Catalyst Program and $998,924.36 in funding
At the April 2022 Board meeting, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded $10,108,307 in funding to support projects through the Community-Based Grants Initiative in the Western Prosperity Zone, $1.1 million in funding through the Economic Catalyst Program and $998,924.36 in funding
 
Recently, Governor Roy Cooper announced that North Carolina has landed its first car manufacturer, VinFast, a Vietnamese electric car manufacturer.
Recently, Governor Roy Cooper announced that North Carolina has landed its first car manufacturer, VinFast, a Vietnamese electric car manufacturer.
 
The Pitt County NCWorks Career Center, located at 3101 Bismarck Street in Greenville, will be offering nontraditional hours for summer beginning May 16.
The Pitt County NCWorks Career Center, located at 3101 Bismarck Street in Greenville, will be offering nontraditional hours for summer beginning May 16.
 
Today, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded $10,108,307 in funding to support projects through the Community-Based Grants Initiative in the Western Prosperity Zone, $1.1 million in funding through the Economic Catalyst Program and $998,924.36 in funding through the Open Grants Program.
Today, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded $10,108,307 in funding to support projects through the Community-Based Grants Initiative in the Western Prosperity Zone, $1.1 million in funding through the Economic Catalyst Program and $998,924.36 in funding through the Open Grants Program.
 
Aye, Aye Pirates! A family fun weekend starts today, join us April 8th & 9th for PirateFest.
Aye, Aye Pirates! A family fun weekend starts today, join us April 8th & 9th for PirateFest.
 
As the need for a highly skilled workforce increases, North Carolina community colleges are at the forefront of providing the training needed to fill this demand.
As the need for a highly skilled workforce increases, North Carolina community colleges are at the forefront of providing the training needed to fill this demand.
 
Onslow, Jones, and Duplin counties are coming together to help solve their workforce needs by creating a pipeline from high school to career. This region is helping to address the needs specific to their local employers by unifying high school skills training programs under one roof.
Onslow, Jones, and Duplin counties are coming together to help solve their workforce needs by creating a pipeline from high school to career. This region is helping to address the needs specific to their local employers by unifying high school skills training programs under one roof.
 
Agriculture remains North Carolina’s top industry. Researchers have pointed to a rapidly growing population, loss of farmland, climate shifts, and emerging crop diseases as some of the complex agricultural challenges that do not fit into particular academic or research silos.
Agriculture remains North Carolina’s top industry. Researchers have pointed to a rapidly growing population, loss of farmland, climate shifts, and emerging crop diseases as some of the complex agricultural challenges that do not fit into particular academic or research silos.
 
We’re back again! Uptown Greenville and PiCASO will host their fifth Dickinson Avenue After Dark event Friday, March 25th from 7 pm to 10 pm. We invite you to join us on 8th Street for eastern North Carolina’s quirkiest beer festival!
We’re back again! Uptown Greenville and PiCASO will host their fifth Dickinson Avenue After Dark event Friday, March 25th from 7 pm to 10 pm. We invite you to join us on 8th Street for eastern North Carolina’s quirkiest beer festival!
 
The Rivers East Workforce Development Board has been awarded a National Dislocated Worker Grant (NDWTG) in the amount of $275,000 to assist the employees of the QVC Rocky Mount Distribution Center that reside in the Rivers East region.
The Rivers East Workforce Development Board has been awarded a National Dislocated Worker Grant (NDWTG) in the amount of $275,000 to assist the employees of the QVC Rocky Mount Distribution Center that reside in the Rivers East region.
 
On Thursday, March 24, 2022 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Vidant Health in partnership with the Rivers East Workforce Development Board and NCWorks will host a Virtual Job Fair featuring Certified Nursing Assistant I & 2 job openings.
On Thursday, March 24, 2022 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Vidant Health in partnership with the Rivers East Workforce Development Board and NCWorks will host a Virtual Job Fair featuring Certified Nursing Assistant I & 2 job openings.
 
PirateFest returns for its 15th year with two national headliners and two days of piractical tomfoolery. The festival will take place on April 8th and 9th along Evans Street from 5th to 1st street and on the Town Common in Uptown Greenville.
PirateFest returns for its 15th year with two national headliners and two days of piractical tomfoolery. The festival will take place on April 8th and 9th along Evans Street from 5th to 1st street and on the Town Common in Uptown Greenville.
 
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