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The Board in Action, Engaging, and Educating Partners and Staff Across the Centralina Region
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Centralina Workforce Development Board (WDB) held its first Board meeting for 2016 on February 16, 2016 at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College NC Research Campus in Kannapolis. Many exciting things went on during the meeting on a Tuesday night.
At the very beginning of the meeting
David Hollars, Centralina WDB Executive Director stood before an audience of about 50 people to recognize several individuals for their outstanding leadership serving the Board. The Centralina
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Vail Carter giving a brief speech after receiving the Mark F. Whitley Chairman's Award.
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WDB honored
Board member Mary Ann Rasberry and Vail Carter, Centralina WDBs Business Services Coordinator with the highest Centralina Workforce Development Board award - the Mark F. Whitley Chairman's Award.
Mary Ann Rasberry, former Executive Director for the Alliance for Children has served on the Board since 2002 representing Union County. During her time with the Board she has been very instrumental and vocal about many initiatives and projects. She participated as a very involved Centralina WDB Communications Focus Team member.
Vail Carter was the Centralina WDB Business Services Coordinator for over 10 years. During his tenure, he has been a role model and a vital asset to many individuals, projects, and initiative across the state. Vail was also the staff lead to the Skills Gap Fo
cus Team on the Centralina Workforce Development Board.
Another important eve
nt took place during the Board meeting. Dr. Bill McCoy, Consultant with UNC-Charlotte Urban Institute, talked about regional cooperation in workforce development. During his presentation he talked about the
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| Dr. Bill McCoy, presenting during the first Centralina WDB meeting for 2016. |
three workforce boards (Centralina WDB, Charlotte Works, and Gaston Workforce Development Board) preparing and submitting a regional workforce plan. The North Carolina Department of Commerce requires the three boards in the state-designated Southwest Prosperity Zone to prepare a regional plan. To assist with the process, the boards reached out to Dr. McCoy to prepare a review of what was working and what was needed for better coordination and cooperation. Through his research and findings, he developed a report which included recommendations to all three boards.
The presentation was very informational. The recommendations Dr. McCoy presented were as follows:
- The Boards should develop a state mandate regional plan that could become a road map for increased regional cooperation
- Review and reestablish the Competitive Workforce Alliance
- Develop a plan for a centralized database and information system
- Establish a third-party secretariat
- Leave the three-board structure for the time being which will increase collaboration and build trust and lead to a more organic transition to a single board.
Donnie Mann, Center Leader, for the NCWorks Career Center-Stanly and key staff provided an overview of the center and its services. They also talked about how they are moving ahead with providing integrated service delivery, including NEXGEN services, and offered highlights from successful employer events and career seeker success stories.
The Board also welcomed two new Board members as well.
Corey Hill, President of United Auto Workers 3520 (Rowan County) and Dr. Terry Griffin, Superintendent of Stanly County Schools (Stanly County) officially joined the Board during the meeting.
The Centralina Workforce Development Board is grateful to everyone who attended. The next Centralina WDB meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at the NC Research Campus in Kannapolis. For more information on the Centralina WDB, please visit our website at
www.centralinaworks.com
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NCWorks Career Center-Cabarrus Creates New Project for Veterans
On Friday, February 12, 2016, the atmosphere at the NCWorks Career Center-Cabarrus was a little different than a normal day. In fact, if one were to visit the Center on this particular day, they would see an array of blue polo shirts which displayed NCWorks Career Center-Cabarrus on the front and #TeamCabarrus on the back in large print. All of the Center staff members were dressed in this apparel for their quarterly team building project.
In early January, Ken Sellers, Veterans Representative at the NCWorks Career Center-Cabarrus, worked with an outreach program that was giving out bags to assist homeless veterans off site. Immediately following, he brought the idea back to the NCWorks Career Center and asked if the Center could do something similar. Sellers mentioned the idea of having a bag to fill with items for homeless veterans. Gary Mason, Center Leader for the NCWorks Career Center-Cabarrus, instantly liked the idea and decided to incorporate a quarterly team building initiative called "Project Homeless Veterans".
The purpose of the event was for the staff at the NCWorks Career Center-Cabarrus to complete a project together. It required everyone to participate, donate, and contribute to a greater cause than themselves.
"This was the perfect opportunity for us to be one team on one project," Mason said. "In our day to day functions we work as a team but sometimes in different ways we work on separate teams such as on the Talent Engagement Team, the Talent Development Team, and the Talent Employment Team, however, this time it's just Team Cabarrus."
During this event, everyone played a part in putting the project together. The entire staff and Center partners, donated supplies such as socks, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, hats, gloves, lotions, shaving cream, and much more. Several partners came throughout the day to drop off a donation. In total, 15 people participated in the project including the partners. As staff and partners gathered the bags, each expression on their individual faces were priceless. Everyone was smiling and enjoying the charitable and team building act.
"I can truly say since this event, the staff has seemed more energized and eager to serve the customers," Mason said. "To me, this was truly the breakthrough that we've been looking for. Our morale has been through the roof. Mission accomplished!"
For more information regarding the NCWorks Career Center-Cabarrus Project Homeless Veterans, contact Gary Mason at 704-786-3183 or
gary.mason@rescare.com
. Visit
www.centralinaworks.com
to see what's currently happening in the Centralina region.
Many Years of Difficulties Turn into Speedy Triumph for Rowan County Job Seeker
Collaboration of NCWorks Career Center-Rowan and Goodwill Career Connection Helps Customer Find a Better Life
 "When we came down to visit, it just looked like a nice town and a nice neighborhood. It was when I saw the VA hospital, I instantly said the VA is going to hire me," said Ronald Spangler, a customer of the NCWorks Career Center-Rowan. "I remember looking at the VA hospital saying, God is going to bless me with a job at that facility."
It took a while for this statement to manifest itself. Spangler's journey to happiness took some time. Around Thanksgiving of 2013, Spangler had been laid off from a trucking company in Connecticut. Due to the difficult time he and his family was having, they decided to spend Thanksgiving with his girlfriend's family in Salisbury that year. As a marine veteran, the VA hospital and the small-town feel of Salisbury was appealing to him and he began thinking the city could be a possible fresh start. In less than a week, his thought process quickly turned into actions. Within a month time frame, his family began the process of moving to the Carolinas. The family who had resided in Connecticut for much of their life picked up everything they knew and moved to Salisbury on Christmas day.
"When I moved here I didn't have a job, any income, no furniture, I had nothing. I didn't know anyone. I didn't really know my girlfriend's aunt at the time," Spangler said. "We just came and I said this is where I wanted to live. I told myself, this was where I wanted to take my family and get out of poverty, and we did."
However, when the family first arrived to Salisbury, things immediately got rough. He encountered problems with his mate which resulted in him living in a hotel for a while. For months, no one wanted to hire him because he didn't have a North Carolina ID or a license, even jobs like McDonalds.
"Despite the difficulty I was having with my relationship, I was determined that this was where I was going to be," Spangler said.
He remained persistent and began going to the NCWorks Career Center-Rowan every day from open to close for about two weeks. He worked with Tony Fleming, Disabled Veterans Employment Consultant who helped him with job searches. With Fleming's helped, he received full-time employment at a warehouse where he worked in 120 degree conditions every day until the day of his daughter's birth.
 The job told him he had to either miss the birth of his daughter to stay with the company or leave to see the birth of his daughter and lose the job. Of course, he went with his father instinct and left to see the birth of his daughter which resulted in him losing the position. However, this turned out to be a miracle in disguise. He became more determined to reach his original goal of becoming employed at the VA hospital. Fleming connected him with the Goodwill Career Connection Center across the street from the NCWorks Career Center-Rowan to assist him with his effort to get Spangler employed again.
Spangler attended the Goodwill Career Connections every day for about a month where he was able to take computer, resume, and interview preparation classes. Doors began to instantly open up just four weeks after the birth of his daughter. He began receiving job offers from companies willing to pay him $18.00 an hour and more. However, he turned five job offers down because he wanted the job at the VA hospital. In February of 2015, the VA hospital called him and offered him a job paying $10.49 an hour as a housekeeping aid.
"I was so determined to take this job simply because when I got here I said this was where I was going to work and I stuck to this because I wanted a federal job with great opportunities as a veteran," said Spangler.
Determined to move up the ladder he continued to visit the NCWorks Career Center-Rowan and Goodwill Career Connection after receiving the job for quite some time to continue to polish his resume and soft skills. Since this time period, Spangler has been promoted three times at the VA hospital. To date, he is a Housekeeping Aid Supervisor making $19.00 an hour and can finally live out his dream simply because he took a leap of faith.
"I came to NC for a better life," Spangler said. Prior to getting here he reached a crossroad in his life. He was once a person who thought the streets was his only option until he found his faith in God and decided to give up his pass life before moving.
"I knew I would be dead or in jail if I didn't give my life over to God and step out on faith to move to a place where I knew nothing or no one," Spangler said. "I wouldn't be in NC today if I didn't find my faith."
The man who once saw people dying regularly in his Connecticut neighborhoods growing up, has indeed encountered a new life.
"The NCWorks Career Center-Rowan and the partnership effort with Goodwill is the reasons I have my job and my promotions. They both had all the tools to get me the job and without them, I wouldn't have made it," Spangler said. "They helped me discover a new life and now my one hit wonder is over, now I'm new."
To find location information for the NCWorks Career Center-Rowan and the Goodwill Career Connection, visit
www.centralinaworks.com
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Centralina WDB Learns from National Military Leader Who Soars to Colonel "Full-Bird" Status
Colonel Sean Jones Offers Advice and Possible Plan for NCWorks Career Centers and Partners
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Vail Carter alongside nephew, Colonel Sean Jones
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On January 30, 2016, Vail Carter, Centralina WDB Business Services Representative was invited to an invitation only event at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. The event was held in honor of Colonel Sean Jones, grandson of former UNC-Pembroke's Chancellor, English Jones.
Jones was promoted to the rank of "Full-Bird" Colonel during the event. Traditionally, when being promoted to colonel, the promotion ceremony would be held at the Pentagon, however, Jones wanted to take the oath at a venue that held special meaning. Colonel Jones serves as Strategy Chief for the Chairman's Office of Reintegration on the Joint Staff. He executes the Chairman's initiative for supporting the successful reintegration of veterans and their families into civilian society. One million veterans are expected to reintegrate in the next five years. Jones leads strategic planning, coordination and collaboration of the military branches for the Joint Chiefs of military and Chairman.
Colonel Jones is the nephew of Vail Carter. He has sought the advice of his uncle during the last year. Carter was invited to the Pentagon in August where he had the opportunity to meet with other staff working on the Chairman's reintegration initiative. Jones and his staff will work to engage state agencies, community organizations, and volunteer groups to help the military with this initiative.
In a private meeting with Carter following the event, Colonel Jones said that the NCWorks Career Centers, colleges, and any entry point for serving veterans need to be prepared to serve the veterans and their families. He noted that North Carolina is ranked eighth in the country in the number of veterans that will need to relocate to the Charlotte region. His office has already engaged with 'A Bridge Home', which is a non-profit organization in Charlotte. Jones says the workforce professionals counseling vets should remember that military personnel think in terms of service as a team and are reluctant to "self-promote". He said this can be an issue when preparing a resume that needs to address individual skills that an employer understands.
Colonel Jones encourages counselors to take the time to work with veterans to prepare a proper "crosswalk" of skills for veterans so their military skills are properly translated on all resumes. Jones said that LTC Christopher R. Forsythe of his staff will be responsible for reintegration efforts in North Carolina.
The Centralina Workforce Development Board was pleased to have Vail Carter in attendance during the event. The Board looks forward to seeing the initiative unfold in North Carolina. Please continue to read the Centralina WDB e-newsletter for your Centralina workforce news.
Building Our Local Workforce - Helping Existing Employers
Incumbent Worker Grants Awarded
The Centralina Workforce Development Board is proud to recognize seven area businesses that have been awarded funding under the first round of the NCWorks Incumbent Workforce Development Program for 2015-2016.
The following is a list of businesses receiving the grant awards:
- The Timken Company-Iron Station (Lincoln County)
The company engineers, manufactures and markets steel bearings, transmissions, gearboxes chain and related products primarily for the automotive industry.
- Star Hagen Aerospace-Mooresville (Iredell County)
The company is known for production of quality parts for aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and medical use.
- Mack Molding Company-Statesville (Iredell County)
Mack Molding Company has operated in Statesville for 24 years. They manufacture custom molded plastics primarily for the heavy truck industry.
- Pratt Industries-Statesville (Iredell County)
Pratt Industries produces corrugated packaging products. The company employs 247 people and will offer training to 16 employees.
- NGK Ceramics USA-Mooresville (Iredell County)
NGK Ceramics USA meets the demand for America-made substrate for catalytic converters used for emission control.
- Wm.T. Burnett and Company-Statesville (Iredell County)
Wm. T. Burnett and Company is a cotton batting and cushion operation and has recently expanded its customer base to include the automotive industry.
- Dunn Manufacturing-Monroe (Union County)
Dunn Manufacturing is a manufacturing of specialty textiles.
The Centralina Workforce Development Board would like to thank the companies, the training providers, and the employees for their willingness to build a stronger workforce and business environment in the region.
Does Your Company Want to Improve Production Processes, Decrease Waste, and Increase Sales and Revenues?
Apply NOW for the Next Round of Incumbent Worker Grants
The NCWorks Incumbent Worker Training Grants offered by the Centralina Workforce Development Board (WDB) are competitive training grants designed to address employees' skill gaps and thereby help your company grow.
Eligible employers can use this talent solution when their employees have identified skills gaps that need to be addressed through training. These training funds can be used to provide either occupational or educational training to help employees who have identified skills gaps and want to:
- Upgrade skills and knowledge to retain their current job or
- Obtain industry recognized certifications or
- Gain new skills and knowledge to advance their career with their employer
AS A FIRST STEP, INTERESTED EMPLOYERS should contact David Hollars - Centralina WDB (704-348-2717) or
dhollars@centralina.org
to discuss the process, guidelines and eligibility requirements and to learn about the grant and receive helpful tips and technical assistance with completing the application.
Applications must be received by the Centralina Workforce Development Board by Monday, March 21, 2015 at 5 p.m. The application and instructions can be found on
www.centralinaworks.com.
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National TV Series Builds Manufacturing Interest with Lincoln County Students and Parents
Close to 1,600 middle and high school students filled the James W. Warren Citizens Center in Lincolnton on Tuesday February 9, 2016 for a live Spark Session event with Edge Factor guest speaker and television host Jeremy Bout.
Both middle and high school Career and Technical Education (CTE) students took the field trip in honor of STEM day, hosted by the Lincoln Economic Development Association (Lincoln EDC) --arranged by Kara Brown. The Lincoln EDC decided to partner with the production company, Edge Factor to engage the community, inspire students, and educators with the well-known high impact resources produced by Edge Factor.
Edge Factor produces films and TV series that tell stories of innovative teams creating innovative ideas that can become a reality through advanced manufacturing. The event was designed to launched eduFACTOR and show students from eight local schools the career paths that will grow Lincoln County's manufacturing industry.
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Solomon McAuley and Jeremy Bout
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Solomon McAuley, Centralina WDB Youth Specialist, Asia Wilson, Centralina WDB Communications Specialist, Anthony Simpson, Center Leader
for the NCWorks Career Center-Lincoln, and Denisha Torrence-Nesbit, Talent Employment Solutions Consultant for Centralina Workforce Services were all in attendance. In between sessions, McAuley was able to interview Bout regarding the new eduFACTOR initiative (Click here to view the one-on-one impactful interview).
 During the evening of February 9th, an event was held to reach and connect with parents to change their perception of manufacturing, highlight careers, and help them encourage their children to pursue CTE and mechatronics. To encourage participation, students were invited to vote for their school to win doughnuts which was delivered to the winning school the following day. West Lincoln High School won the contest with over 1,000 votes. Other prizes were also given at the event including Carowinds passes, tickets to the Coca Cola 600, and much more.
On the following day a Leadership Roundtable Meeting was held for industry, educational leaders, and workforce professionals in North Carolina in order to share the success of the events as examples for communities to replicate throughout the state. David Hollars, Centralina WDB Executive Director and other Centralina WDB partners were in attendance. Many partners outside of Lincoln County stressed they're working to bring this initiative to their communities.
Overall students, parents, and business professionals were engaged with Edge Factor's storytelling approach. Many were inspired and are looking forward to taking key steps to launch the success of eduFACTOR.
Click here to watch the wrap-up video of eduFACTOR for NC produced by Edge Factor. For more information on how your community can help see the NEXGEN-eration of young people succeed, contact Solomon McAuley, Centralina WDB at (704) 348-2725 or
smcauley@centralina.org
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North Carolina Manufacturing Institute Graduates Excel in the Workforce
When local manufacturers struggle to find skilled workers leaders from the Centralina Workforce Development Board, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College (RCCC), and the Rowan and Cabarrus counties chamber of commerce and economic development came together to find a solution, forming the North Carolina Manufacturing Institute (NCMI). This initiative has helped companies improve productivity and profitability by building a talent supply chain. The organizations came together to design an eight-week training course to work towards closing the gap between job seekers and job openings.
"The NCMI is designed for individuals to get their feet wet in manufacturing in learning and advancing on their own," said Stan Honeycutt, NCMI Instructor. Honeycutt like many of the NCMI instructors bring years of experience to the classroom. In fact, Honeycutt and other NCMI instructors not only teach from the textbook but they also teach soft skills like being on time for work and class.
The certification helps individuals qualify for 90 percent of jobs in the area. The inaugural class graduated from the NCMI in August. Two months later, three classes later, and 27 graduates later, partnered companies have hired all but three individuals.
"The folks that we got out of the CPT class have been very high-leveled," said Jeff Roby, Paint Shop Operations Manager for Agility Fuel Systems.
Manufacturing jobs are one of the fastest growing in the nation. In fact, no industry in this area is creating jobs in larger numbers and growing faster than manufacturing. Close to 20 local manufacturers have partnered with the institute. Companies like Perdue Foods, S&D Coffee, Legrand Pass & Seymour, Alevo, and many more are a part of the institute.
The growth of these jobs has led to a high demand for qualified workers. Hiring managers from the NCMI are given the graduates' resumes and are invited to meet the graduates for a preliminary interview to begin their search for employment. Immediately following the interviews, the students are often offered the job.
Recently WTVI PBS Charlotte visited the institute and one of the partnered companies (Agility Fuel Systems) to shoot a story for a show called Carolina Impact. The show highlighted the success of the institute within the past couple of months. The show also highlighted current students and two successful students who are now full-time workers. To view the full story, click here to hear the wonderful success!
Currently, the fourth class is in session while the next eight-week training program will start soon. Anyone interested in the training program is required to attend an orientation or Discovery Session. The next Discovery Sessions are set for Tuesday, March 15, at 2 p.m. at the NC Research Campus in Kannapolis and Monday, March 28, at 9:30 a.m. at RCCC's Cabarrus Business & Technology Center.
For more information and to register visit
www.ncmanufacturinginstitute.com
or
www.centralinaworks.com
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Rowan County Young Adult Romello Ford Makes a 360 Degree Turnaround
Centralina WDB NEXGEN Helping to Build Our Workforce
Romello Ford
entered the Salisbury-Rowan Community Action Agency (SRCAA) as a Centralina NEXGEN customer in December 2014. A friend who was a part of SRCAA's Career Education Training Service program (CETS) shared with him how it could help him improve his life.
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Romello Ford telling his story at a SRCAA Board Meeting.
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When Ford entered into the program, he felt his life was changing rapidly before his eyes. In January 2015, he witnessed the death of his younger brother which was extremely heart breaking for him. Despite this terrible lost, he kept moving forward and knew he had to succeed for his family and now deceased brother. Following his brother's death, he continued to work hard towards his initial goals. He completed several test, attended the 2015 NC Youth Summit and College Tours, received certifications in OSHA-10, CPR, and First Aide. He also completed a Limited Internship, working with the Weatherization Department at SRCAA, which was his first work experience.
While participating in Centralina NEXGEN, he worked on his soft skills. Shenita Russell, Career Development Specialist at SRCAA, took Ford to complete an application for a company in Spencer, NC. The facility manager was so impressed with his 30-second elevator speech, certifications he earned, and his determination; that he took him on a tour immediately. One month later, he was hired full-time by Color-Tex with benefits.
Ford continues to work from home on his GED studies, and is one test away from doing what he set out to do. Ford will graduate with honors from NEXGEN Services in the coming months. In one year he has made a tremendous change in his life and has been a success story for the whole Rowan County community.
The NEXGEN Council and Salisbury-Rowan Community Action Agency are both very fortunate to have experienced this transition with Ford. The Centralina Workforce Development Board and the NEXGEN Council are both proud of his success.
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Intertape Polymer Group to Build New Facility in Cabarrus County, Creating 49 Jobs
Cabarrus Economic Development Corporation
recently announced that Intertape Polymer Corp., a subsidiary of Intertape Polymer Group Inc. (IPG) will create a production facility in Cabarrus County in a move that will create 49 jobs. The global leader in packaging materials will invest $40 million at a site near the Town of Midland.
IPG has headquarters in both Montreal, Quebec and Sarasota, Florida. It's an acknowledged leader in the packaging industry. The Company's performance products, including tapes and cloths, are designed for demanding aerospace, automotive and industrial applications and are sold to distributors, retail stores, and large end-users across a broad array of industries. The publicly-traded company employs approximately 2, 000 employees with operations in 17 locations, including 2 manufacturing facilities in North America and one in Europe.
"We're excited to make this strategic investment in additional capacity to enable us to meet the growing demand for water-activated tape. This project is in line with our strategy to leverage world class assets with a minimal environmental footprint to produce high-quality products in growing areas of our product portfolio. The new manufacturing facility should allow us to enhance our position in the market and better serve our customers," said Gregory Yull, President and Chief Executive Officer of IPG.
"Businesses are turning to Cabarrus County and we're ready," said Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners Chairman Steve Morris. "Intertape Polymer Group will sit just outside Midland-an area coveted by locals, but secret to much of the world. The secret is out. Midland and Cabarrus County have much more to offer IPG, and we're grateful for their investment in our resources, workforce, and community."
"Cabarrus EDC is certainly pleased that IPG has strategically chosen Cabarrus as the right location for their new facility. We look forward to welcoming them to our business community and providing on-going support during the construction phase and as they successfully begin operations," stated LeeAnn Nixon, Existing Industry Specialist at Cabarrus Economic Development Corporation.
The arrival of IPG in North Carolina was made possible in part by the Cabarrus County, Cabarrus Economic Development Corporation, Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, the North Carolina Department of Transportation, the North Carolina General Assembly, the North Carolina Community College System, Aberdeen Carolina & Western Railway, and Duke Energy.
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NEXGEN Council Leaders Exposing Young Adults to Greater Opportunities
On February 18, 2016, NEXGEN customers, council members, contractors, Centralina WDB staff, and guest filled a room at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College's South Campus for the first NEXGEN Council meeting of the year.
The purpose of the meeting was to expose customers, contractors, and new council members to the North Carolina Youth Summit coming up April 1st in Cary, NC.
The NC Youth Summit is an initiative that was developed for young adults from across the state to come together to evaluate and address statewide critical youth issues, identify commonalities, share best practices, and develop valued solutions. The two-day event, is designed to empower youth to make a difference in their communities. It also provides youth the opportunity to engage, listen, and share young adult issues across the state to develop solutions as 'One Voice'.
 With this in mind, the Centralina NEXGEN Council leaders wanted to give the customers the opportunity to present speeches about current events in the world, their life, or why they should be sponsored to attend the NC Youth Summit. Each year, the Centralina NEXGEN Council, sponsors 10 individuals to go to the summit fully paid by the Council. Individuals are chosen by giving a presentation at the NEXGEN Council meeting prior to the Summit. The presentations were judged by the NEXGEN Council members who scored each by how they presented, understood, attire customers wore, and creativity of the presentation.
This year nearly 20 individuals participated in the presentations in hopes of receiving sponsorship. Due to the wonderful experience each individual had at the Summit last year, more customers participated in the presentations than last year. The energy was very high in the room. In fact, some of the customers left the audience in tears because of their heartfelt presentations.
Centralina WDB plays a very vital role with the NC Youth Summit. Solomon McAuley, Centralina WDB Youth Specialist and Sherika Rich, Centralina WDB Services Specialist are both on this year's planning committee. Centralina WDB inherited the NC Youth Summit Chairmanship in 2010 under the leadership of Natasha Pender. At that time, Centralina WDB also took on the task of being responsible for fiscal operations for the Summit which included negotiating hotel rates with the host, event spacing, meals and cost for promotional items. Additionally, Centralina WDB took the lead in soliciting sponsorships from other local area boards and businesses, etc. Today, the NC Youth Summit continues to be supported by the Centralina WDB. Other workforce boards throughout the state, are influential with the Summit as well.
Overall the summit is said to bring young adults from different backgrounds together with respect to each other's differences. The day before the Summit, each workforce board is invited to bring their customers to tour college campuses. This has been added to enhance the educational component of the NC Youth Summit. It develops relations to drive a passionate movement among the future of this generation. At the conclusion of the NEXGEN Council meeting, smiles and excitment spread throughout the room as all gear up for a Summit that could potentially change their lives.
For more information regarding the 2016 NC Youth Summit, contact Solomon McAuley, Centralina WDB Youth Specialist at
smcauley@centralina.org
or 704-348-2725.
COMINGS AND GOINGS
Kenneth McCoy Hired as New Project Director for Centralina Workforce Services
Kenneth McCoy, Project Director for Centralina Workforce Services, introducing himself at a Centralina WDB meeting.
David Hollars, Centralina WDB Executive Director
introduced Kenneth McCoy as the new Project Director for Centralina Workforce Services at the Centralina Workforce Development Board meeting held on Tuesday February 16, 2016. McCoy officially started in his new role on February 2, 2016.
"I intend to leverage the considerable talent and experience of the NCWorks Career Center staff to further the great work already happening in the region as well as to continue educating area businesses on the services available to them," McCoy said. "Matching job seekers to business needs is a major priority along with continuously driving excellent customer service."
McCoy has a vast amount of business experience under his belt.
"I hope to provide some insight based on my varied background in business coupled with my belief in the workforce system," McCoy said.
Prior to joining Centralina Workforce Services, he was the Vice President of the Southeast Region for JDH Contracting, Inc. In this capacity he was responsible for human resources, information technology, marketing and corporate communications. McCoy relocated to North Carolina from Indiana in 2014. While working with his previous employer, he got involved with workforce services both in Indiana and North Carolina successfully utilizing On-the-Job Training (OJT) workers. Later, he was asked to join the Central Indiana Region 5 Workforce Investment Board. Recently, McCoy obtained a Senior Certified Professional certification with the Society for Human Resource Management. In a matter of weeks, McCoy has hit the ground running in regards to the NCWorks Career Centers powered by Centralina and its services.
"In my initial travels around the region, the experience of the staff along with their passion for service is very evident," McCoy said. "I'm naturally positive and optimistic with a coaching mentality and am very excited to get to work with such a professional group."
The Centralina Workforce Development Board is proud to welcome Kenneth McCoy aboard. The Board looks forward to working with McCoy for many years in the future.
Please continue to look to the Centralina WDB e-newsletter for more exciting stories.
Salisbury-Rowan Community Action Agency Names Interim Executive Director and Finance Director
Salisbury-Rowan Community Action Agency, Inc. (SRCAA)
has appointed William Pete Kennedy as the Interim Executive Director. For the last 12 years, he has served on the Board as the board chairman. Many are also well familiar with Kennedy in the Salisbury community because of his dedication as an active councilman for 22 years.
Kennedy is a graduate from Livingstone College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Education and a Master of Arts degree in Guidance Counseling. Kennedy has spent many of his years volunteering in numerous community organizations and continues to show his commitment to SRCAA.
SRCAA has also announced their new interim finance director. Brenda Allen has been appointed as the Interim Finance Director. Allen has worked with the agency since January of 2014 as the general ledger accountant. Prior to this, she worked for Big Elm Nursing and Retirement Centers as the accounting director for 15 years.
The Centralina Workforce Development Board is proud to partner with the Salisbury-Rowan Community Action Agency for WIOA NEXGEN services and looks forward to a great year.
Shelby Emrich Named Interim Director for Anson County Chamber of Commerce
The Anson County Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors have appointed Shelby Emrich as the Interim Executive Director. Emrich replaced long-term Executive Director Lynn Edwards after she resigned last month.
According to the Anson Record, Chamber Board Chairman Richard Allen, stated the board wanted to keep chamber activities going and they knew promoting Emrich was the only logical choice. Emrich has worked for the Anson Chamber of Commerce for over four years.
"She knows our goals and expectations and has been a part of all of our projects," Allen said.
He also stated that she has worked alongside Lynn for years. In her new role with the chamber, she will be able to take on a higher profile and make more permanent decisions.
"I'm looking forward to continuing to work with the board and businesses here in Anson County," Emrich said. "We have a lot of great programs going on and I will work hard to make them successful."
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