NEWS + SOCIAL
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.
March 26, 2025
Governor Stein Releases Workforce-Friendly Budget Proposal
Raleigh, N.C. -- Josh Stein has unveiled his first budget proposal as Governor. Aimed at strengthening North Carolina's workforce, it contains significant investments in education, apprenticeships, and unemployment benefits. The plan allocates $138.2 million for the fiscal year 2025-26 and $117.7 million for 2026-27 to develop a skilled workforce and create pathways to high-demand, high-wage jobs.
February 26, 2025
ncIMPACT Visits Western North Carolina
In late September 2024, Hurricane Helene unleashed unprecedented devastation upon Western North Carolina (WNC), resulting in over 100 fatalities and leading to 39 counties being declared federal disaster areas. The storm's impact was not uniform; some communities were entirely destroyed, while neighboring areas remained relatively unscathed. This disparity in destruction has prompted a regional movement toward reimagining resilience, focusing on the interconnectedness of recovery challenges rather than isolated issues.
February 4, 2025
Opportunity Partnership (OPT-IN)
Burke County, N.C. - The Opportunity Internship (OPT-IN) program is an 8-week exploratory initiative tailored for recently graduated high school seniors in Burke County, North Carolina. Launching each June, the program integrates three core components: work experience, mentorship, and professional development.
