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September 2016
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Centralina WDB Regional News 
Employer in Centralina Region Sings Praises about the Centralina WDB
Terry Grubbs, Human Resource Coordinator at Americhem, Inc. (Cabarrus), talks about the wonderful services he received from the Centralina Workforce Services.  Hear what he has to say about the Centralina WDB, Centralina Workforce Services, staff, and the North Carolina Manufacturing Institute.   Watch Video
Centralina WDB NEXGEN Customer Finds Path to New Beginnings  
Ta'Dedra Allen from Wadesboro, NC was enrolled into the Workforce Investment Act now the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act's Centralina NEXGEN Services February 4, 2014.  She came into the program as a graduate of Anson Senior High School. After graduation, she didn't know what her next step would be in life and wanted the program to help guide her in the right direction...   Read the Story
Success Finds Another Centralina WDB NEXGEN Customer! 
D'Asia Cook from Salisbury-Rowan Community Action Agency (SRCAA) entered Centralina Workforce Development Board's (WDB) NEXGEN Services for education and employment training in April, 2015. She was determinded to obtain her High School Diploma and was able to graduate May, 2016 at the Rowan-Cabarrus Community College (RCCC) 2016 Graduation Ceremony. Read the Story
Anson County
Marek Named Head of Anson Economic Development Efforts  
John Marek, the interim director of the Statesville Regional Development, will be the new Executive Director of the Anson Economic Development Partnership.    Read the Story
Cabarrus County
NC08's Women's Symposium Happening Soon at Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte/ Concord 
Congressman Richard Hudson invites you to join him for a Women's Symposium on Monday, October 3, 2016 featuring keynote speaker Julia Landauer, first female NASCAR Track Champion, NASCAR Next Driver, and Stanford graduate.  Rep. Hudson is hosting this event to celebrate the tremendously positive impact women have on our economy and our communities and discuss ways we as a community can advance...  Read the Story
NC Association of County Commissioners Recognize Cabarrus County 
Two Cabarrus County programs received recognition from the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners for bringing innovative approaches to improving local government services. 
Iredell County
Structure Medical, LLC Selects Mooresville for Investment Plans 
Structure Medical, LLC, selects their Mooresville, NC facility for a $3 million investment and plans to hire 10 new full-time jobs.   Read the Story
Roush Yates Revs Up Investment, Employment at Mooresville Racing Engines Plants
Roush Yates Engines will add 10 jobs to its Mooresville shop as it expends $3.5 million to buy new production equipment and expand its building there.    Read the Story
Kooks Custom Headers Expanding with $3.2 million Investment, New Facility 
Kooks Custom Headers expects to invest $3.2 million into Iredell County in the coming months, with $1 million of that specifically slated for Statesville. Read the Story
Rowan County
Rowan-Cabarrus Ready to Help ITT Technical Institute Students Enroll, Accomplish Educational Goals
As many ITT Technical Institute students face the recent challenge of finding a new way to achieve their educational goals, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College welcomes them to consider the College a new academic home.   Read the Story
College Host Information Sessions for In-Demand Careers & Jobs 
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is hosting a series of short information sessions on careers fields such as automotive systems, heating and air, law enforcement, cosmetology, medical office.
Charlotte Area Sets Record for Good Exports in 2015 
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today released a report highlighting good exports from U.S. metropolitan areas for 2015.  The International Trade Administration's 2015 Metropolitan Area Export Overview indicates that good exports from the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area reached a record $14.0 billion. Read the Story
North Carolina Ranks Among Top States for Workforce Training 
Through NCWorks, people are getting back to work and the nation is taking notice. Business Facilities magazine ranked NC No. 8 in the country for workforce training.  Read the Story
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