Education centers help Halifax Community College reach rural students where they are
As part of the Golden LEAF Community-Based Grants Initiative, the NC Rural Center works to support project teams by fostering a collaborative approach to economic
East Carolina University program responds to regional entrepreneurial needs
With a focus on innovation, local businesses and industry are giving unique opportunities to East Carolina University students and getting back quality and talent in
Two-Year Golden LEAF Scholarships to attend NC’s community colleges help build the rural workforce
Since establishing the scholarship program in 2000, the Golden LEAF Foundation has provided scholarships to help more than 17,000 rural students attend the state’s community
Collaborative partnership provides workforce solutions in high-demand trades
A vacant energy plant and warehouse in an underserved community with high unemployment has found new life thanks to collaboration from local leaders. The result
Community-Based Grants Initiative launches January 26, 2021 in Western Prosperity Zone
The Golden LEAF Community-Based Grants Initiative (CBGI) will launch in the Western Prosperity Zone on January 26, 2021 at 2 p.m. with a virtual information
2020 Year in Review – Outreach
In January and February 2020, Golden LEAF held two roundtables to highlight some of the successes of Foundation-supported programs. Grantees and those impacted by the
2020 Year in Review – Golden LEAF Scholarship Program
The Board of Directors established the Golden LEAF Scholarship Program 20 years ago as a workforce strategy to broaden educational opportunities for students from rural
2020 Year in Review – Community-Based Grants Initiative (CBGI) in the Northwest Prosperity Zone
In January 2020, the Golden LEAF Foundation launched its Community-Based Grants Initiative in the Northwest Prosperity Zone. This $11 million initiative supports the building blocks
2020 Year in Review – Golden LEAF Opportunities for Work (GLOW)
Golden LEAF Opportunities for Work (GLOW) To complement ongoing workforce development efforts, the Golden LEAF Opportunities for Work (GLOW) special initiative was launched in January
Golden LEAF 2020 Year in Review
Happy Holidays from the Golden LEAF Board and staff. We are coming to your inbox a day earlier than our normal Thursday update due to