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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the North Carolina Social Work Coalition on Workforce Development are partnering to create a Public Service Leadership Program (PSLP) that will strengthen the state’s social work workforce.
Published: Monday, October 13th, 2025 @ 3:48 pm By: ENC NOW
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the North Carolina Social Work Coalition on Workforce Development are partnering to create a Public Service Leadership Program (PSLP) that will strengthen the state’s social work workforce.
 
Beaufort County Community College (Beaufort CCC) is introducing artificial intelligence (AI) lessons into its heating & air technician and construction & building maintenances courses
Published: Sunday, August 31st, 2025 @ 9:35 pm By: Attila Nemecz
Beaufort County Community College (Beaufort CCC) is introducing artificial intelligence (AI) lessons into its heating & air technician and construction & building maintenances courses
 
illegal aliens are displacing American workers, need to go home
Published: Monday, June 16th, 2025 @ 5:21 pm By: John Steed
illegal aliens are displacing American workers, need to go home
 
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today released a multi-year Direct Support Professional Workforce Plan.
Published: Thursday, June 27th, 2024 @ 12:26 pm By: Kevin Smith
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today released a multi-year Direct Support Professional Workforce Plan.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is committed to developing a more skilled and satisfied caregiver workforce to improve the quality of care and support available to people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD)
Published: Thursday, February 15th, 2024 @ 9:59 am By: ENC NOW
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is committed to developing a more skilled and satisfied caregiver workforce to improve the quality of care and support available to people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD)
 
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: ENC NOW
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.
 
The Golden LEAF Foundation supports workforce projects that help close the skills gap and increase the pool of highly qualified individuals with skills aligned to North Carolina businesses’ current and future needs.
Published: Tuesday, January 30th, 2024 @ 1:08 pm By: ENC NOW
The Golden LEAF Foundation supports workforce projects that help close the skills gap and increase the pool of highly qualified individuals with skills aligned to North Carolina businesses’ current and future needs.
 
Today, Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. sent a letter
Published: Sunday, December 17th, 2023 @ 8:26 am By: ENC NOW
Today, Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. sent a letter
 
Congresswoman and House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC5) and Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI) introduced legislation Tuesday that would repeal President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan that would cost taxpayers billions of dollars.
Congresswoman and House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC5) and Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI) introduced legislation Tuesday that would repeal President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan that would cost taxpayers billions of dollars.
 
Tom Barkin, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, recently visited Nash and Edgecombe counties to listen and learn about workforce and housing opportunities in Eastern North Carolina.
Published: Tuesday, November 28th, 2023 @ 10:06 am By: ENC NOW
Tom Barkin, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, recently visited Nash and Edgecombe counties to listen and learn about workforce and housing opportunities in Eastern North Carolina.
 
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: ENC NOW
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
 
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) to celebrate Clean Energy Week and highlight the community college’s innovative military workforce training programs.
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) to celebrate Clean Energy Week and highlight the community college’s innovative military workforce training programs.
 
Community colleges engage with local employers to fill skill gaps in the communities they serve. Last week, two North Carolina community colleges held ribbon cutting ceremonies for new workforce training facilities that will help meet industry demands in the Hoke, Moore, and Duplin counties.
Community colleges engage with local employers to fill skill gaps in the communities they serve. Last week, two North Carolina community colleges held ribbon cutting ceremonies for new workforce training facilities that will help meet industry demands in the Hoke, Moore, and Duplin counties.
 
According to a study released by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, about 100,000 registered nurses left the workforce during the past two years due to stress, burnout and retirements, and another 610,388 reported an intent to leave by 2027.
Published: Friday, September 29th, 2023 @ 7:13 pm By: ENC NOW
According to a study released by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, about 100,000 registered nurses left the workforce during the past two years due to stress, burnout and retirements, and another 610,388 reported an intent to leave by 2027.
 
Major Business and Education Leaders Joined Governor Cooper at Central Piedmont Community College to Celebrate North Carolina’s Top Spot Ranking and World-Class Workforce
Major Business and Education Leaders Joined Governor Cooper at Central Piedmont Community College to Celebrate North Carolina’s Top Spot Ranking and World-Class Workforce
 
The Rivers East Workforce Development Board and its Committees will host the first meetings of the new fiscal year this week.
Published: Wednesday, September 13th, 2023 @ 9:59 am By: ENC NOW
The Rivers East Workforce Development Board and its Committees will host the first meetings of the new fiscal year this week.
 
The Beaufort County Affordable Workforce Housing Development Taskforce will meet on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 5:00 PM in the boardroom located at 136 W. 2nd St, Washington, NC 27889.
Published: Wednesday, July 26th, 2023 @ 12:23 am By: ENC NOW
The Beaufort County Affordable Workforce Housing Development Taskforce will meet on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 5:00 PM in the boardroom located at 136 W. 2nd St, Washington, NC 27889.
 
The Piedmont-Triad Prosperity Zone has a unique opportunity this fall to leverage an available $11 million to be awarded by the Golden LEAF Foundation for projects that will boost job creation and economic investment, workforce preparedness, and agriculture.
Published: Sunday, July 16th, 2023 @ 1:30 pm By: ENC NOW
The Piedmont-Triad Prosperity Zone has a unique opportunity this fall to leverage an available $11 million to be awarded by the Golden LEAF Foundation for projects that will boost job creation and economic investment, workforce preparedness, and agriculture.
 
The N.C. Department of Commerce, Division of Workforce Solutions (DWS), didn’t design and implement procedures to ensure that federal funds tied to workforce programs were spent in accordance with program requirements and federal and state law.
The N.C. Department of Commerce, Division of Workforce Solutions (DWS), didn’t design and implement procedures to ensure that federal funds tied to workforce programs were spent in accordance with program requirements and federal and state law.
 
The share of the American workforce composed of foreign-born workers rose to record levels last year, a phenomenon which comes as immigration surges in the wake of worldwide lockdowns and as the nation’s economy grapples with labor shortages.
Published: Tuesday, June 13th, 2023 @ 8:32 am By: Daily Wire
The share of the American workforce composed of foreign-born workers rose to record levels last year, a phenomenon which comes as immigration surges in the wake of worldwide lockdowns and as the nation’s economy grapples with labor shortages.
 
The North Carolina Senate released its biennium budget proposal this week as scheduled, with the expectation of meeting with the state House to establish a conference budget before the current fiscal year ends on June 30
The North Carolina Senate released its biennium budget proposal this week as scheduled, with the expectation of meeting with the state House to establish a conference budget before the current fiscal year ends on June 30
 
Order directs the state to develop a comprehensive plan for aging, strengthen the caregiving workforce and enhance transportation options
Order directs the state to develop a comprehensive plan for aging, strengthen the caregiving workforce and enhance transportation options
 
Expansion of existing programs may be necessary in the future.
National Public Radio (NPR) employees accused the network’s CEO of racism during a virtual all-staff presentation last week detailing financial metrics and diversity level updates following the organization slashing approximately 10% of its workforce.
Published: Sunday, April 30th, 2023 @ 1:24 am By: Daily Wire
National Public Radio (NPR) employees accused the network’s CEO of racism during a virtual all-staff presentation last week detailing financial metrics and diversity level updates following the organization slashing approximately 10% of its workforce.
 
On Wednesday, the North Carolina Senate introduced a creative solution to address critical workforce housing shortages for North Carolinians.
On Wednesday, the North Carolina Senate introduced a creative solution to address critical workforce housing shortages for North Carolinians.
 
Gov. Cooper Proposes Historic Investments in Education, Economic Development, and Workforce Without Raising Taxes
Gov. Cooper Proposes Historic Investments in Education, Economic Development, and Workforce Without Raising Taxes
 
The Beaufort County Affordable Workforce Housing Development Taskforce will meet on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 6:00 PM in the boardroom located at 136 W. 2nd St, Washington, NC 27889.
Published: Saturday, March 18th, 2023 @ 4:35 pm By: ENC NOW
The Beaufort County Affordable Workforce Housing Development Taskforce will meet on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 6:00 PM in the boardroom located at 136 W. 2nd St, Washington, NC 27889.
 
North Carolina leaders are projecting shortages in direct care workers, nurses and other caregiving positions in the coming decade. At the same time, demand for these services is rising.
Published: Saturday, March 11th, 2023 @ 2:59 pm By: ENC NOW
North Carolina leaders are projecting shortages in direct care workers, nurses and other caregiving positions in the coming decade. At the same time, demand for these services is rising.
 
Must colleges prepare their students “emotionally” to join the workforce?
Must colleges prepare their students “emotionally” to join the workforce?
 
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: ENC NOW
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.
 
More recession and economic concerns as another tech company announces layoffs
More recession and economic concerns as another tech company announces layoffs
 
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg dismissed 13% of his company’s workforce on Wednesday as revenues lag and costs increase.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg dismissed 13% of his company’s workforce on Wednesday as revenues lag and costs increase.
 
More than $743 Million in NC Child Care Stabilization Grants have been distributed to over 4,300 Child Care Centers Statewide
More than $743 Million in NC Child Care Stabilization Grants have been distributed to over 4,300 Child Care Centers Statewide
 
ECU health sciences prepare its graduates to lead the rural workforce
ECU health sciences prepare its graduates to lead the rural workforce
 
In a groundbreaking affirmative action program aimed at diversifying its workforce, Starbucks has hired its first and only straight white cis-male barista.
Published: Friday, November 11th, 2022 @ 9:21 pm By: Babylon Bee
In a groundbreaking affirmative action program aimed at diversifying its workforce, Starbucks has hired its first and only straight white cis-male barista.
 
Local workforce development boards will use funds to help jobseekers, small businesses
Local workforce development boards will use funds to help jobseekers, small businesses
 
Following a roller coaster of negotiations and threats of legal action, Elon Musk is now at the final stretch of acquiring Twitter. With this purchase, Musk has announced plans to reduce Twitter's workforce to only 280 characters.
Following a roller coaster of negotiations and threats of legal action, Elon Musk is now at the final stretch of acquiring Twitter. With this purchase, Musk has announced plans to reduce Twitter's workforce to only 280 characters.
 
Is this the next pandemic? Health experts claim that a sudden, unexpected illness is expected to cause many American employees to stay home, some for a week or more, on May 12, 2023.
Is this the next pandemic? Health experts claim that a sudden, unexpected illness is expected to cause many American employees to stay home, some for a week or more, on May 12, 2023.
 
The state’s economic vitality is tied to the skills of its workforce. Trends show that by 2030, nearly two-thirds of North Carolina’s jobs will require a post-secondary degree or credential.
Published: Wednesday, September 28th, 2022 @ 1:06 am By: ENC NOW
The state’s economic vitality is tied to the skills of its workforce. Trends show that by 2030, nearly two-thirds of North Carolina’s jobs will require a post-secondary degree or credential.
 
Golden LEAF’s mission is to increase economic opportunity in North Carolina’s rural, tobacco-dependent, and economically distressed communities through leadership in grantmaking, collaboration, innovation, and stewardship as an independent and perpetual foundation.
Published: Tuesday, September 27th, 2022 @ 12:47 pm By: ENC NOW
Golden LEAF’s mission is to increase economic opportunity in North Carolina’s rural, tobacco-dependent, and economically distressed communities through leadership in grantmaking, collaboration, innovation, and stewardship as an independent and perpetual foundation.
 

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