Men and Women United for Youth and Families addressing unemployment with opportunity youth
By Kaitlyn Kornegay, Golden LEAF External Affairs Intern In June 2020, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors approved funding for Men and Women United for
Southeastern Community College creates state-of-the-art simulation lab
In 2020, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded $500,000 to Southeastern Community College through the Community-Based Grants Initiative to help solve a critical shortage
Hospice & Home Care Foundation of North Carolina uses an innovative pilot program to build the pipeline of nurses in home health and hospice care
According to a study released by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, about 100,000 registered nurses left the workforce during the past two
Johnston Community College program creating a pipeline to fill fabrication needs of area employers
Employers in Johnston County have indicated a need to fill more than 100 existing and 130 new fabrication positions. In 2020, the Golden LEAF Foundation
Sampson Community College builds trades center to address local agriculture industry skills demand
In 2020, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded $1 million through the Community-Based Grants Initiative to Sampson Community College to support the Sampson Trades
RISE29 grows entrepreneurship in four eastern N.C. counties
East Carolina University leadership in the Miller School of Entrepreneurship and the office of Research, Economic Development and Engagement developed a student entrepreneurship program called
East Carolina University, community colleges collaborate to build workforce pipeline for BioPharma Crescent
On Monday, October 17th, Golden LEAF President, Chief Executive Officer Scott T. Hamilton joined East Carolina University Chancellor Philip Rogers and other dignitaries for a
Community colleges work collaboratively on truck driver training program
Collaboration is the key to the success for the Transportation Regional Career Kickstart (TRuCK) program serving Chatham, Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Moore, and Randolph counties. In
Gaston County Schools creating an advanced manufacturing workforce through career academy
Advanced manufacturing career opportunities abound in North Carolina and are continuing to grow with expansion and new industry announcements. These jobs require a high level
GLOW initiative seeing success in workforce training and job placements for people with barriers to employment
In June 2020, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded 10 projects totaling $3.49 million through the Golden LEAF Opportunities for Work (GLOW) initiative. To