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| From L to R_ Mark Seifel, Centralina WDB Business Services Leader, David Hollars, Centralina WDB Executive Director, Patricia White, Centralina WDB Services Manager, Sherika Rich, Centralina WDB Services Specialist, Asia Wilson, Centralina WDB, Communications Specialist, and Solomon McAuley, Centralina WDB, NEXGEN Specialist |
The
Centralina WDB officially honored
Patricia White, Centralina WDB Services Manager on Friday, July 29, 2016. White has worked with the Centralina WDB for nearly 38 years and officially retired on July 29, 2016.
Centralina WDB celebrated White's dedicated years of service by hosting two celebration parties on her last day. The day started off with a luncheon at La Revolucion in Charlotte's NC Music Factory. Close to 30 individuals from across the state of NC were in attendance to pay respect to White. Since White has made a huge impact on so many lives across the state, Centralina WDB hosted an evening celebration in order for more guest to come.
"I can't thank her enough. We the Centralina WDB would not be successful without Patricia White," said
David Hollars, Executive Director for the Centralina WDB. "She done so much in my life professionally and personally. She has been a great person to lean upon when we've all had tragedies. Overall her dedication to workforce development has been outstanding and I wish there was a larger award to be presented in her behalf."
The Centralina Workforce Development and the entire region will greatly miss Patricia White and the legacy she has left behind. Moving forward,
Sherika Rich (former Program Assistant and Services Specialist) will act as the new Services Leader effective Monday, August 1, 2016.
For future questions regarding Centralina WDB services, contact Sherika Rich at
srich@centralina.org or 704-348-2719.
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Stanly County NEXGEN Customers Enjoy a Trip to the NC General Assembly in Raleigh
On Thursday, May 26th, a group of NEXGEN customers from Stanly County joined hundreds of other children, teens, and young adults participating in the North Carolina General Assembly tour in Raleigh, NC.
This is a yearly event, coordinated for NEXGEN customers by the NC Youth Summit committee. The day trip to Raleigh included visits to the NC Museum of History, the Natural Science Museum, and a guided tour in the North Carolina Legislature building. All three venues are located in a close, two-block area. There were also options to tour the State Capitol building and the Governor's Mansion.
The guided tour of the Legislature building gave NEXGEN customers the opportunity to sit in either the Senate or Legislature galleries and watch government representatives "in action".
Resource Development Center (RDC)
staff members Jim Kohn and Jane Balfrey chaperoned a group of Stanly County NEXGEN customers. Trevor Tomkins, Raven Laney, Avery Markham and Tenchi Moua visited both museums and were also seated in the Senate Chamber gallery for approximately forty minutes during a midday tour.
A bag lunch from Chick-fil-A was also arranged for all NEXGEN customers by the NC Youth Summit Committee.
When the events concluded, all RDC's NEXGEN customers agreed they'd like to return to Raleigh on an independent trip to revisit the museums and other sites at a more leisurely pace.
Laney, who is in her second year of WIOA services had never experienced an activity of this nature and was excited to have the opportunity.
"There was so much to see, I couldn't take it all in!" Laney shared. "I'd definitely like to come back again and see more."
For more information regarding NEXGEN services contact Solomon McAuley, Centralina WDB's NEXGEN Specialist at smcauley@centralina.org or 704-348-2725.
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Stephanie Deese Named New Executive Director of the North Carolina Association of Workforce Boards (NCWADB)
Stephanie Deese
has officially joined the North Carolina Association of Workforce Boards (NCWADB) as the Executive Director on July 11, 2016. Deese will be responsible for providing strategic and operational support and leadership for the North Carolina Association of Workforce Boards working closely with the NCWADB executive team and Director's Council.
Deese has over 30 years of experience working in a variety of workforce development leadership roles before retiring in 2013. In addition to her previous professional work experience and expertise in managing federal grants, leveraging resources, and partnership building, for the past year she has been the National Emergency Grant Job-driven Initiative (NEG-JDI) project manager for the North Central Region.
The Centralina Workforce Development Board would like to congratulate Deese on her new endeavor.
Community College Trustees Welcome New SCC President
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Dr. John D. Enamait
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After many months of searching, the
Stanly Community College (SCC) Board of Trustees named the school's fifth president.
Dr. John D. Enamait has been named SCC's newest president.
"I am humbled by the opportunity to become the next president of Stanly Community College," Dr. Enamait said in a press release announcing his hiring.
"I would like to thank the Board of Trustees for their confidence in me and I am looking forward to working with our faculty and staff and to continue their strong commitment to student success as we move the college forward," he added.
After first graduating with an associate's degree in applied science from Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute, Dr. Enamait earned a bachelor's followed by a master's degree in business administration from Gardner Webb University. In 2012, he received a doctorate in technology management with a specialization in digital communication from Indiana State University.
Since 2014, Dr. Enamait has served as vice president of instruction at Edgecombe Community College in Tarboro. Prior to this role, he served as dean of the School of Business, Industry and Technology at Catawba Valley Community College in Hickory.
His first day on the job will be August 15th. Robin McCree, Executive Vice President of Educational Services at SCC, has been serving as the college's interim president since Brenda Kays (former Centralina WDB Board member) left in early January to become the first female president at Kilgore College in Texas.
Statesville Superintendent Has Stepped Down
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Dr. Mark Edwards
, who has helped Mooresville Graded School District (MGSD) tremendously, announced in late June, he will be leaving the district after nine years.
Dr. Edwards made this announcement during a meeting with MGSD Board of Education. He has accepted a position as Senior Vice President of Discovery Education, a digital based educational content provider, working in the company's Charlotte office.
Dr. Edwards plans to leave MGSD in August 2016.
"It is a sad day for MGSD," said Larry Wilson, School Board Chairman. "A superintendent with Dr. Edwards credentials will be difficult to replace. He was very successful in putting together a strong infrastructure and team."
Since Dr. Edwards joined MGSD in 2007, the district rapidly rose academically to become one of the state's best. It is the only district in the state over the last five years to rank among the top three in student performance.
After joining MGSD in 2007, he immediately partnered with Lowe's Inc. to build an artificial turf field at the Mooresville High football field. Later the district's digital conversion began, with students beginning to receive laptop computers through a partnership with Apple. Now all students in grades 2-12 either have classroom access to laptops or are able to take them home. Students in kindergarten and first grade have classroom iPad's.
In 2013, Dr. Edwards was named National Superintendent of the year by the American Association of School Administrators, and President Obama paid a visit to Mooresville Middle School.
"There is sadness in leaving a team and family, but I'm also excited about this new opportunity," Dr. Edwards said.
The Centralina WDB would like to congratulate Dr. Mark Edwards on all of his achievements and future endeavors. Please continue to look to the Centralina WDB's monthly e-newsletter for more developments in the region.
Cabarrus College Named No. 1 North Carolina Small College
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
has been named the number one Best Small College in North Carolina.
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences was recognized by a company called Zippia, an organization dedicated to providing tools to improve career outcomes for everyone. The school was recognized early July with only ten schools making the list. Data from the National Center for Education Statistics and College Scoreboard was used in creating this top 10 list.
Cabarrus College topped the list by having graduates earn the second highest salaries in the state for all small colleges. In addition, the college also has a 31 percent admission rate and the third lowest cost. The college focuses on health sciences education and offers master, bachelor and associate degrees as well as diplomas, certificates, and continuing education on a nonresidential campus in Concord. The college is located on the campus of Carolinas HealthCare System NorthEast.
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