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In the last year, there has been a push in North Carolina, on par with a national trend, to increase education related to trades-focused careers, with national funding allocated to trade programs.
Published: Thursday, January 29th, 2026 @ 1:59 am
By: Carolina Journal
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What frustrates my peers isn’t tradition or responsibility; it’s a system that feels rigged against them.
Published: Wednesday, January 28th, 2026 @ 6:20 pm
By: Daily Wire
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North Carolina leaders today released a new report on the state’s caregiving workforce, announcing the next steps in strengthening this critical group of workers.
Published: Monday, February 12th, 2024 @ 2:39 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that North Carolina was selected as a partner in the EVeryone Charging Forward™ program, a $30-million, 10-year initiative of the Siemens Foundation.
Published: Saturday, December 23rd, 2023 @ 2:16 am
By: Governor's Office
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ROCKY MOUNT, N.C., (October 5, 2023) – Today, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded $1,949,100 to support five projects through the Open Grants Program.
Published: Wednesday, November 29th, 2023 @ 1:29 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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While many view Labor Day simply as the unofficial end of summer or an opportunity for a three-day weekend, the holiday's significance should not be lost on the average citizen.
Published: Tuesday, September 5th, 2023 @ 11:32 am
By: Ben Coulter, Ed.D.
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Girls will explore state government STEM careers this summer
Published: Saturday, July 8th, 2023 @ 8:07 am
By: Kevin Smith
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On April 27, 2023, the Golden LEAF Foundation held a Community-Based Grants Initiative Kickoff for the Piedmont-Triad Prosperity Zone in Lewisville.
Published: Monday, June 5th, 2023 @ 12:09 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper unveiled what he called his “First in Opportunity” budget at a press conference Wednesday, proposing to spend $32.95 billion in the first year of the biennium and $34.23 billion in the second year.
Published: Monday, April 10th, 2023 @ 7:56 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Gov. Cooper Proposes Historic Investments in Education, Economic Development, and Workforce Without Raising Taxes
Published: Monday, March 20th, 2023 @ 9:37 am
By: Governor's Office
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As the Golden LEAF Foundation enters the second year of a five-year strategic plan, the Foundation continues its work funding strategies to improve the economic conditions of North Carolina’s rural and tobacco-dependent communities.
Published: Wednesday, March 1st, 2023 @ 7:04 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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High school girls interested in STEM-related public service careers can apply through Feb. 24
Published: Saturday, January 14th, 2023 @ 9:31 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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This week Lt. Governor Mark Robinson visited Machine Specialties Inc. in part of celebrating the 8th Annual National Apprenticeship Week.
Published: Sunday, November 20th, 2022 @ 2:51 am
By: Governor's Office
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RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper celebrated Apprenticeship Week by touring the Caterpillar Pre-Apprenticeship Training in Welding Program at Central Carolina Community College.
Published: Wednesday, November 16th, 2022 @ 1:20 pm
By: Governor's Office
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THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Milwaukee! (Applause.) My name is Joe Biden. I am Jill Biden’s husband.
Published: Wednesday, September 14th, 2022 @ 4:06 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you all for your patience. Secretary Raimondo, thank you. Before we begin, I’d like to speak very briefly about today’s jobs report that was just been issued.
Published: Tuesday, September 13th, 2022 @ 7:31 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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By signing the Inflation Reduction Act, President Biden is delivering on his promise to build an economy that works for working families. President Biden is the most pro-worker, pro-union President in history, and the Inflation Reduction Act builds on that legacy.
Published: Tuesday, August 23rd, 2022 @ 1:46 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Program welcomes 13 North Carolina high school girls interested in exploring state government STEM careers
Published: Friday, July 1st, 2022 @ 3:39 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Beloved host and advocate for blue-collar workers Mike Rowe explained the real meaning behind the highly-popularized, “clever,” and “hysterical” “Let’s Go Brandon” chat.
Published: Friday, July 1st, 2022 @ 12:26 am
By: Daily Wire
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The N.C. State Board of Community Colleges (NCSBCC) in its meeting on May 20 approved an allocation of up to $11.6 million from the State Fiscal Recovery Funds to establish a temporary program to expand apprenticeship opportunities for high school and non-high school apprentices.
Published: Tuesday, May 24th, 2022 @ 11:21 am
By: Attila Nemecz
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Recognizing women across North Carolina for their contributions in the construction industry
Published: Thursday, March 10th, 2022 @ 8:18 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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With industry need for more skilled workers, Surry County Schools knew one untapped workforce training market was high school students.
Published: Friday, January 28th, 2022 @ 9:31 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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High School Girls Interested in Careers in STEM Can Apply Through Feb 28
Published: Friday, January 7th, 2022 @ 2:00 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The first cohort of apprentices graduated from the Apprenticeship Beaufort County Program and PAS on Dec. 2, celebrated by their fellow employees and community partners, as well as Dr. Bruce Mack, VP of Economic Development for the NC Community College System.
Published: Thursday, December 9th, 2021 @ 6:44 pm
By: Attila Nemecz
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One year ago, with the country at a crossroads, President Biden unveiled his Build Back Better Agenda.
Published: Monday, November 8th, 2021 @ 11:21 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Remarks by President Biden Discussing His Administration’s Comprehensive Strategy To Reduce Gun Crimes
Published: Monday, August 2nd, 2021 @ 9:35 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Halifax Lighthouse Solar Camp in Weldon is the first program of its kind in the state
Published: Monday, July 19th, 2021 @ 11:14 am
By: Governor's Office
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