2020 Year in Review – COVID-19 Response
In mid-March, the country was hit with the COVID-19 pandemic. Most of the country including North Carolina responded with a shutdown of nonessential businesses. While
Golden LEAF supports small businesses during pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is more than just a health crisis, it is an economic crisis. The good news is many businesses have used available resources
Four-Year Golden LEAF Scholarship applications due March 1, 2021
The four-year Golden LEAF Scholarship information and applications for 2021-2022 school year are now available at CFNC.org. A total of 215 awards will be offered
Harnett County Schools Advanced Manufacturing, Health Sciences academies grow despite hurricane, pandemic
Job shadowing, internships, co-ops, and apprenticeships along with related classroom instruction allow program participants to earn degrees, diplomas, and certificates while they learn a highly
New Pfeiffer University Physician Assistant program focusing on rural healthcare persists despite pandemic
Access to healthcare in rural communities is an ongoing challenge. The combination of fewer facilities along with a limited supply of providers results in areas
Golden LEAF celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
An apprenticeship is a program that trains a worker to become skilled in a particular trade. Apprenticeships combine hands-on work with classroom learning to provide
The sweet potato remains number one vegetable crop in N.C. thanks to research, production of disease-controlled plants
Sweet potatoes are the number one vegetable crop grown in North Carolina with annual cash receipts of more than $300 million. North Carolina is the
Wilkes County farmers increase profits thanks to innovative programs
Agriculture is a top employer in Wilkes County, with 22 percent of the county’s jobs in agriculture, according to John Cothren, Wilkes County N.C. State
Golden LEAF Scholarship COVID-19 Fund helps rural community college students succeed despite pandemic
Anchored in communities across the state are the 58 community colleges that comprise one of the most comprehensive workforce development systems in the country. Community
Golden LEAF Scholarships help prep community college students for careers
The state’s economic vitality is tied to the skills of its workforce. Trends show that in 10 years, nearly two-thirds of North Carolina’s jobs will