There were numerous local professional and educational opportunities showcased on Wednesday at the Beaufort County Job and Resource Fair.
Published: Monday, February 12th, 2024 @ 8:34 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Job seekers will have a chance to meet with local employers and learn about various professional and educational opportunities at the Beaufort County Job and Resource Fair, which will take place at the Washington Civic Center on Wednesday, Nov. 15.
Published: Wednesday, January 17th, 2024 @ 1:55 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is committed to raising awareness of the contributions made by employees with disabilities through its continued focus on building a strong and inclusive workforce
Published: Sunday, November 12th, 2023 @ 11:42 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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LiNC-IT works with 44 employers to help employees on the autism spectrum succeed at work, recognized as national model
Published: Saturday, November 11th, 2023 @ 6:35 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Efforts support employment for people with disabilities
Published: Friday, October 20th, 2023 @ 8:26 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is launching the Inclusion Works initiative to promote competitive integrated employment for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
Published: Saturday, October 14th, 2023 @ 4:23 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:
Published: Sunday, October 8th, 2023 @ 8:24 am
By: Governor's Office
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host its Annual Assistive Technology Expo “A Day in the Life with AT” on Oct. 5, at the McKimmon Conference and Training Center at NC State University in Raleigh.
Published: Saturday, October 7th, 2023 @ 2:54 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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On Tuesday, Gov. Roy Cooper announced more than 75 appointments to state boards and commissions.
Published: Wednesday, January 11th, 2023 @ 6:49 am
By: Carolina Journal
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RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper announced North Carolina boards and commissions appointments today.
Published: Thursday, December 22nd, 2022 @ 12:04 pm
By: Governor's Office
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North Carolina has been awarded a $13.8 million federal grant to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities access inclusive jobs with competitive wages and benefits.
Published: Thursday, October 6th, 2022 @ 12:08 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced appointments to North Carolina boards and commissions.
Published: Monday, August 15th, 2022 @ 12:13 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Pilot program launching in July will provide career coaching to support career success and advancement
Published: Thursday, May 5th, 2022 @ 8:05 am
By: Governor's Office
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Shirley May Dunston of “Little” Washington, North Carolina has died at the age of 93 years, following a massive heart attack. She suffered no prolonged physical illness or lengthy hospital stay.
Published: Tuesday, February 8th, 2022 @ 9:12 am
By: Announcements
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the launch of Promoting and Expanding Competitive Integrated Employment for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Strategic Plan.
Published: Saturday, January 22nd, 2022 @ 6:00 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Nicholas Curry just wrapped up his first semester at Appalachian State University. It’s a moment to celebrate for any student, but for Nicholas, the victory is particularly meaningful.
Published: Wednesday, January 19th, 2022 @ 6:58 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed October as Disability Employment Awareness Month, stressing the importance of ensuring that people with disabilities have full access to employment and community involvement during the national recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Published: Wednesday, October 13th, 2021 @ 11:19 am
By: Governor's Office
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LiNC-IT, a state-developed internship program for people with autism, is at the forefront of an effort to bring more neurodiversity into the workplace
Published: Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 @ 10:35 am
By: Governor's Office
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One-stop career resource for students, workers, businesses and educators now online
Published: Thursday, July 16th, 2020 @ 9:33 am
By: Governor's Office
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced new appointments to boards and commissions across North Carolina.
Published: Saturday, March 14th, 2020 @ 5:49 pm
By: Governor's Office
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North Carolina is among 12 states selected by the U.S. Department of Labor to participate in an initiative to increase employment of people with disabilities.
Published: Wednesday, February 19th, 2020 @ 11:35 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Last year the NC Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) helped more than 5,000 individuals with disabilities find competitive, integrated employment.
Published: Tuesday, September 17th, 2019 @ 6:08 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Gov. Cooper has appointed the following individual to the North Carolina State Board of Elections
Published: Sunday, August 11th, 2019 @ 5:58 am
By: Governor's Office
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To promote workforce development and strengthen connections between education and job readiness, Governor Roy Cooper has declared the week of January 28-February 1, 2019 as Career Pathways Week in North Carolina.
Published: Sunday, January 27th, 2019 @ 11:48 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Mrs. Jallie Elizabeth Daughtry Latham, age 64, a resident of Greenville, died Monday, August 27, 2018 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice in Greenville
Published: Wednesday, August 29th, 2018 @ 6:12 pm
By: Announcements
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services honored four small business owners across North Carolina with a 2018 Small Business of the Year award
Published: Sunday, August 12th, 2018 @ 10:44 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed Thursday, July 26 as Americans with Disabilities Act Day in North Carolina
Published: Friday, July 27th, 2018 @ 1:46 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Last week, Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order reinstating the Statewide Independent Living Council. Gov. Cooper also appointed 25 new members to the Council
Published: Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017 @ 3:23 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Mrs. Eva Elizabeth "Beth" Adell Saleeby, age 53, a resident of 3298 Yankee Hall Road, Greenville, died Sunday, November 6, 2016 at the home
Published: Tuesday, November 8th, 2016 @ 9:11 am
By: Announcements
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Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) announced earlier in the week that Purpose of God Annex will receive a state grant of $50,000 for Project New Hope to assist adults with job readiness, work ethics and skills
Published: Sunday, October 30th, 2016 @ 10:01 pm
By: Bill Cook
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The Office of State Auditor has renewed warnings about lack of security regarding access to sensitive material in the state Department of Health and Human Services' information systems, but that audit finding was overlooked amid the report of $835 million in questionable Medicaid spending documented
Published: Saturday, May 7th, 2016 @ 3:48 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Today, the Senate unanimously passed the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs appropriations bill, 93-0. Included in the bill was the "Wounded Warrior Employment Improvement Act of 2015," which was originally introduced by Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) in late September
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 3:50 am
By: Chris Downey
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U.S. Sens. Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH), members of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, today introduced the Wounded Warrior Employment Improvement Act of 2015 to help veterans with service-connect disabilities find and retain employment.
Published: Friday, October 2nd, 2015 @ 1:11 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory will light both the Executive Mansion and the Western Residence in Asheville in blue this evening after sunset to commemorate World Autism Awareness Day.
Published: Friday, April 3rd, 2015 @ 4:16 am
By: Chris Downey
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