Golden LEAF deploys $15M in funding to launch NC COVID-19 Rapid Recovery Loan Program
Thank you for your interest in the NC COVID-19 Rapid Recovery Loan. We have received applications in excess of our current funding and are actively
An Update on the Golden LEAF Foundation Operations
How COVID-19 impacts our work and lives seems to be changing by the hour. These are certainly challenging, frustrating and unprecedented times both in our
Golden LEAF Scholars Leadership Program celebrates 10 years
Every spring for the past 20 years, Golden LEAF has awarded scholarships to rural students to attend the state’s four-year colleges and universities. Over the
Alumni Spotlight: Gayla Olvera
Name: Gayla Olvera High School Attended: Hunt High School Home County: Wilson College(s) Attended/ Years Attended: University of Mount Olive 2015-2019 Major(s): Psychology Minor(s): Healthcare
All In NC with Scott T. Hamilton
I am grateful to have joined the Golden LEAF Foundation four months ago. To date, I have traveled 10,222.2 miles from Buncombe County in the
Next Generation Career Academy connecting Surry County high school students to local industry careers
By 2030 in North Carolina, a projected 67% of jobs will require a post-secondary degree or credential. On its current trajectory, post-secondary educational attainment in
Hurry: Applications for Golden LEAF Scholarship due March 1, 2020
Golden LEAF Scholarship information and applications for 2020-21 are available at CFNC.org/goldenleaf. A total of 215 awards will be offered to first-time recipients from qualifying
Golden LEAF Foundation Holds Agriculture Roundtable at UMO Student Farm
(MOUNT OLIVE, NC – February 17, 2020) – The Golden LEAF Foundation held an agriculture roundtable at the University of Mount Olive’s student farm to
Golden LEAF Alumni Spotlight: James Carter
Name: James Carter High School Attended: John Motley Morehead High School Home County: Rockingham County College(s) Attended/ Years Attended: Elon University 2010 – 2014; UNC
How northeastern NC organizations are working together to connect people to jobs
Right now, many industries in North Carolina are struggling to find the right mix of talent, experience, and credentials in the labor market. It’s going