NEWS + SOCIAL
August 6, 2025
GuilfordWorks Receives 2025 Governor’s Award of Distinction for Outstanding Economic Impact
Greensboro, N.C. -- GuilfordWorks, in partnership with the N.C. Department of Commerce’s Piedmont Prosperity Zone Team, is proud to announce that it has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Governor’s Award of Distinction for Outstanding Economic Impact. This prestigious honor recognizes the success of the Future of the Automotive Community Toyota Strategies (FACTS) Project—an innovative workforce initiative designed to support Toyota Battery Manufacturing’s growth and community engagement efforts in the region.
July 14, 2025
NCAWDB Leadership 2025-2026
Raleigh, N.C. - The North Carolina Association of Workforce Development Boards (NCAWDB) is proud to announce the newly elected officers for the 2025–2026 term, effective July 1, 2025:
June 5, 2025
2025 Strategic Workforce Leadership Initiative Graduates Announced by NC State’s Institute for Emerging Issues
Raleigh, N.C. - The Institute for Emerging Issues (IEI) at NC State University has announced the graduation of the 2025 class of the Strategic Workforce Leadership Initiative (SWLI). This professional development program is designed to strengthen leadership in workforce and economic development across North Carolina. The 2025 cohort completed the program April 29–May 2 at the James B. Hunt Jr. Library on NC State’s campus.
April 29, 2025
RESCHEDULED – IEI Forum: Future Forward Energy
On May 28, 2025, policy leaders, industry experts and more will gather at the 2025 Emerging Issues Forum: Future Forward Energy to discuss the state’s energy landscape in the areas of affordability, workforce and resiliency, especially in response to Hurricane Helene and other weather events that have impacted our state. To learn more and register, visit go.ncsu.edu/2025forum .
April 2, 2025
Governor’s Council on Workforce and Apprenticeships
Raleigh, N.C. -- On March 25, 2025, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein signed an executive order establishing the Council on Workforce and Apprenticeships, aiming to enhance workforce development and apprenticeship opportunities across the state.
