The need for healthcare professionals entering the workforce was amplified as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to the rise in the number of hospitalizations across the state, North Carolina community colleges looked for innovative ways to address the workforce gap. At Blue Ridge Community College, health sciences… read more
Thanks to an innovative community college program and the collaboration of 21 local companies, high school students in Guilford County are enjoying the benefits of a structured pathway into advanced manufacturing jobs. The Guilford Apprenticeship Partners (GAP) program recruits high school juniors and seniors to boost them into careers while… read more
K-64 is a collaborative workforce program bringing together education, business, government, and community leaders to connect students and employers to shape future careers, meet workforce demands, and help sustain the economic development of Catawba County. The name, K-64, is a reference to preparing students from kindergarten (K) through retirement (64).… read more
Golden LEAF is pleased to announce 215 new scholarships have been awarded to support students attending four-year colleges or universities in North Carolina. This year’s scholarship recipients hail from 75 rural counties and most have lived in rural North Carolina all of their life. Students will receive $3,000 each year… read more
Despite limitations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, community colleges have found ways to innovate, adapt, and serve students while continuing their mission of producing a high-quality workforce to meet the needs of employers, including hospitals, community health centers, long-term care facilities, and doctors’ offices. This spring, almost all community college… read more
[caption id="attachment_3581" align="alignright" width="300"] Golden LEAF President, Chief Executive Officer Scott T. Hamilton meets with Golden LEAF Scholarship Alumni at the Foundation's headquarters in Rocky Mount in November 2019.[/caption] Every spring for the past 20 years, Golden LEAF has awarded scholarships to rural students to attend the state’s four-year colleges… read more
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 the state will only reach 54%. Increasing the number of qualified people in the workforce, especially for jobs requiring a post-secondary degree or credential, is… read more
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 counties for the 2020-21 academic year. Applications are due March 1, 2020. The awards are valued at $12,000 ($3,000 per year for up to four… read more
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 counties for the 2020-21 academic year. Applications are due March 1, 2020. The awards are valued at $12,000 ($3,000 per year for up to four… read more
The Golden LEAF Foundation is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year as is one of its flagship programs, the Golden LEAF Scholarship program. As part of the Foundation’s mission to increase economic opportunity, the Foundation has awarded hundreds of scholarships over the course of 20 years to North Carolina students,… read more
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