Centralina Youth Services Summit a Great Success!On September 14, 2007 the Centralina Workforce Development Board and the Centralina Youth Council held its first annual State of the Region Youth Services Summit at the Speedway Club at Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Concord. The Summit had over 70 participants that were welcomed by David Hollars, Executive Director of the Centralina Workforce Development Board, Bob VanGorden Centralina Workforce Development Board Chair and Carol Johnson Centralina Youth Council Chair.
Participants attended workshops that included “Digging for Gold: Tips for Successfully Searching for and Securing Grant Money”, “Make Me Marketable! How the Career Readiness Certification Can work for Youth!”, “There’s a lot to Learn About Money”, and “What’s Next for Me? Find out what there is out there for Youth after school.” Workshop presenters represented Central Piedmont Community College, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, The Federal Reserve Bank, and the R3 Center. During lunch the group heard an informative presentation from guest speaker Lakeshia Liphford from Job Corps who gave some tips on recruiting and retaining youth in the region. In the afternoon session, attendees were able to hear from a panel that represented youth agencies in every county in the Centralina region. The panel discussed best practices that worked in their area with youth, especially in serving out-of-school youth. Summit participants were given the chance to ask the panel questions. The first annual State of the Region Youth Services Summit was a great success! The Centralina Workforce Development Board and the Centralina Youth Council would like to thank all of those who participated and hopes that the information given will help agencies reach the youth in the region. Survey results from the Summit will be added to the Centralina WDB website (www.centralinaworks.com) within the next few weeks. If you are interested in presenting at or attending the 2008 State of the Region Youth Services Summit, please contact Natasha Pender at (704) 348-2725 or by email at npender@centralina.org.
Building A Better Workforce for Stanly CountyCareer Readiness Task Force CreatedA group of public agencies, private businesses, and industry in Stanly County have joined together to create the Career Readiness Task Force. The task force will be looking at ways to enhance the county’s workforce. The task force was created in the wake of the Stanly County Economic Summit, which was held in the spring. Leaders from Stanly Community College, Stanly County Schools, Stanly County Chamber of Commerce, Stanly County Economic Development Commission, and the Centralina Workforce Development Board began meeting to discuss ways the organizations could work together to promote workforce development in the county. “We all thought one message that came out loud and clear from the summit was the need for a well trained workforce if we are going to attract business and industry and enhance the local economy,” Stanly Community College (SCC) President Dr. Michael Taylor said. The task force is made up of representatives from private business and industry, Stanly Regional Medical Center, Pfeiffer University, Stanly JobLink Career Center, and David Hollars, Executive Director of the Centralina Workforce Development Board. School Superintendent Dr. Sam DePaul, Economic Development Commission Director Robert Van Geons, Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Tom Ramesur and Dr. Taylor called the task force together.
The Centralina Workforce Development Board is proud to partner with everyone involved in the Stanly County Career Readiness task force. A well prepared workforce in the region is job one for the Centralina Workforce Development Board. Please continue to look to the monthly e-newsletter for updates on this exciting and ground breaking task force. You can also check the Centralina Workforce Development Board’s website daily for updates (www.centralinaworks.com). For more information on the Career Readiness Task Force or the Centralina Workforce Development Board please contact David Hollars at (704) 348-2717 or by email at dhollars@centralina.org.
Home Protection Program Expands to 61 CountiesHome Protection Pilot Program Adds 35 Counties to its Program
“Without this program, many families would have lost their homes,” said the Housing Finance Agency’s Executive Director Bob Kucab. “It provides the only financial help that is available in the state for families who face foreclosure as the result of plant closings.” Five of the seven Centralina Workforce Development Board’s counties are now covered. For information in those counties please contact:
Qualifying homeowners can receive zero-interest loans up to $20,000. The loans can be used to either bring a mortgage current or to keep a mortgage current for up to 18 months while the homeowner participates in an approved retraining program. Repayment is deferred for 15 years, unless the home is sold, refinanced or is no longer the principal resident of the owner. For more information on how you can qualify please contact the correct agency in your county. For assistance with this please contact Emily Barnes at (704) 348-2732 or by email at ebarnes@centralina.org. |
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Attendees
were also given a motivation talk by Thomas Barksdale II.
Thomas Barksdale II is a motivational speaker and is the author
of "It's All About You, A Young Adult's Guide to Positive Living."
He also works as a partner with many of the Centralina Workforce
Development Board’s Youth agencies.
The
group will sponsor several different events including a series of
summer camps, that Stanly Community College and Pfeiffer University
will sponsor next summer to introduce middle school students to
various career opportunities in the county; work with public schools
on a program for school counselors to visit local business and industry
to see first-hand the career opportunities that exist in the county;
and provide programs at school PTO/PTA meetings to let parents know
about Stanly County career opportunities for their children.
North
Carolinians who have lost their jobs maybe able to save their homes
from foreclosure thanks to a $1.5 million appropriation in the new
state budget. The funds will allow the 
The
General Assembly created the Home Protection Pilot Program in 2004
to help workers who lost their jobs as the result of plant closings
and other changing economic conditions. So far, it has helped more
than 200 families pay their mortgage while they seek jobs or retrain
for new ones. Another 300 homeowners have received foreclosure counseling
or stays of foreclosure.
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Breaking News!Newell Rubbermaid Chooses Statesville Regional Airport for new Flight Operations Center
Please
continue to look for more information on this breaking story
in the monthly Centralina Workforce Development Board’s
e-newsletter, and you can check on this story daily on the
Centralina Workforce Development Board’s website at
www.centralinaworks.com.
42 New Jobs Coming to Union County BAE Systems Tensylon High Performance
Materials Inc. Expands Monroe
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The
“We
chose Statesville because it is near our key facilities
and customers, which enables us to operate more efficiently,
and because Statesville has a first-class facility in a
location with a good quality of life for our employees’
families,” said Randy Alwes, Newell
Rubbermaid’s chief pilot.
The
move marks the second Fortune 500 Company to call Statesville
Regional Airport home. The airport is currently undergoing
a $14 million expansion that will include a new fixed base
of operation and additional hangar space. Groundbreaking
for the project is slated for later this year. The first
day of full operation is scheduled for early 2008. 
The
BAE Systems Tensylon High Performance Materials Inc. facility
in Monroe manufactures ultra high strength polyethylene
materials used in antiballistic products including vehicle
armor and personal body armor. While wages will vary by
job function, the average weekly wage of the new jobs will
be $714 plus benefits, which is more than the Union County
average weekly wage of $643 not including benefits.
Novant
will own Rowan Regional Medical Center. In return, Novant
has agreed to make $250 million in capital investment in
Rowan Regional during the next five years, expand services
and pay the hospital’s debt. Novant has also pledged
a one-time gift of $5 million to the Rowan Regional Medical
Center Foundation, and it will match any gifts to the foundation
of $25,000 or more.
The
Centralina Workforce Development Board is working to close
the skills gap for businesses in our region. In order to
achieve this goal please feel free to take 3-4 minutes to
enter your response to a short survey. This information
will be valuable to ensure that workforce training resources
in the community align with the current and projected needs
of your business.
With
land already being cleared for a new health complex for
Carolina’s Medical Center and a new YMCA, more land
was recently donated that has been designated for as many
as three office buildings. Options for the complexes include
anywhere from 160,000 and 280,000 square feet total of building
space on the multi-story buildings with parking.
The
proposed 23,973-square-foot facility would include 10 treatment
bays, two observation beds, imaging (CT, ultrasound, and
X-rays), laboratory and pharmacy operations to support emergency
services, according to the certificate of need application
hospital offices filed with the state. Carolinas Medical
Center officials hope the branch would open by October 1,
2009.
Employment Statistics
Updated
Monthly on this E-Newsletter
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| County | Unemployment
Rate |
Persons
Employed |
| Anson | 6.5% |
10,564 |
| Cabarrus | 4.6% |
79,516 |
| Iredell | 4.6% |
75,731 |
| Lincoln | 5.2% |
36,969 |
| Rowan | 6.3% |
66,869 |
| Stanly | 4.9% |
28,741 |
| Union | 4.0% |
84,954 |
For more information on employment, click here
Cabarrus is Making a Splash!
A $140 Million Water Park and Resort Picks Concord as its Home
Great
Wolf Resorts has decided to make a $140 million splash
in Concord. The Wisconsin based company announced September 21,
2007 that it plans to build its indoor water park and resort in
the Concord.
John Cox, the Cabarrus Economic Development Corporation chief executive officer said the attraction would help Cabarrus bring in more people year-round, along with the influx of visitors for racing-related events at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. The resort will generate $68 million in annual visitor spending.
Great Wolf’s plans call for a 409 room hotel as part of a 465,597 square foot complex. Earlier estimates had called for a $100 million investment, but Cox said he understood the figure will be about $140 million.
Great Wolf has said it plans to start construction late this year and build the facility in 18 months. The resort and water park will go on a 37 acre site off Speedway Boulevard near Weddington Road.
Please continue to look to the Centralina Workforce Development Board’s monthly e-newsletter and website (www.centralinaworks.com) for more information on this exciting development.
Third Time is a Charm
Carolinas Medical Center – Union Receives 2007 Hospital of Choice Award for Third Year in a Row
Carolinas
Medical Center – Union has received the 2007
Hospital of Choice Award from the American Alliance of Healthcare
Providers (AAHCP) for the third consecutive year. The awards are
given annually to hospitals and other healthcare facilities that
provide the very best customer service to patients and their families.
“It’s
an honor to continue to be recognized alongside some of the nation’s
most prestigious healthcare facilities, such as Johns Hopkins University
Hospital and the Mayo Clinic,” said John Sulllivan,
interim chief executive office of CMC-Union. “CMC-Union is
actively committed to providing the very best customer service to
our patients and their families. This award serves as a tribute
to our excellent employees and physicians.”
CMC-Union was one of eight hospitals in North Carolina to receive this award. Only 100 hospitals nationwide received a 2007 Hospital of Choice Award.
Where did CMC-Union find all this professional training that helped them achieve this great accomplishment? CMC-Union received training through the Incumbent Worker Program from the Centralina Workforce Development Board. CMC-Union completed certification training for the Critical Care Registered Nurses through Incumbent Worker funding provided by the Centralina WDB. The skills learned with the Incumbent Workforce grant have allowed the Critical Care Unit to improve the overall people and technical skills in the unit.
The Centralina Workforce Development Board is proud to have the Hospital of Choice in the region. The Board is ecstatic that the training funds provided helped lead to such a prestigious award for a third year in a row. A well prepared workforce for an ever changing economy and community is a vital part of the mission of the Centralina Workforce Development Board. For more information on how Incumbent Worker funding can help your business be award winning, please contact Vail Carter at (704) 348-2710 or by e-mail at vcarter@centralina.org.
developing A New Generation Workforce
Livingstone College Receives Grant from the US Department of Energy
The US Department of Energy has awarded a $100,000 grant to Livingstone College in Salisbury to enhance nuclear research and development. Livingstone is among 37 colleges and universities nationwide receiving US Department of Energy grants.
The
one-time Global Nuclear Energy Partnership awards total $3.8 million
in funding and will pay for projects including upgrading laboratories,
improving reactor facilities, purchasing state-of-the-art equipment,
providing increased faculty support and further enhancing nuclear-related
curricula.
The award will directly enable the university to compete in future solicitations and contribute to a new generation of engineers and scientists necessary for expanding nuclear power.
This funding is part of $15.2 million that the Department of Energy has awarded to universities that provide nuclear energy programs in fiscal year 2007.
The Centralina Workforce Development Board is proud to have a great partner in the region like Livingstone College. A qualified workforce is job one for the Centralina Workforce Development Board. For more information on the Centralina Workforce Development Board please contact David Hollars at (704) 348-2717 or by e-mail at dhollars@centralinaworks.com.
Literacy on the Move
Literacy Council of Union County Celebrates International Literacy Day and New Location
International Literacy Day was September 8, 2007 and city and county officials in Monroe celebrated that day with the opening of a new downtown Monroe headquarters for the Literacy Council of Union County.
The
non-profit group provides one-on-one lessons to illiterate adults
through the county, but it has been in the process of moving from
its offices at South Piedmont Community College.
Linda Moyer, executive director for the Literacy Council and Centralina Workforce Development Board Workforce Readiness Committee member, said the group’s new 2,500 square foot office at the corner of Jefferson and Hayne Streets offers more than triple the space at their previous office.
“This is a great opportunity for us to expand the program,” Moyer said, adding she has already seen an increase in walkable traffic afforded by the more visible location.
Moyer was one of the co-founders of the Council in March 1998, and since then it has grown to include 80 volunteers tutoring approximately 125 adults.
The Centralina Workforce Development Board is a proud partner with the Literacy Council of Union County. The Board believes that a literate workforce leads to a well prepared workforce. For more information on the Union County Literacy Council please contact Linda Moyer at (704) 226-1425 or by email.
A Smart Start to a Great Future
Smart Start Rowan Receives Award from the NC Partnership for Children
Smart Start Rowan recently received a Performance-Based Incentive System Award from the North Carolina Partnership for Children.
The Performance-Based Incentive System is an annual performance evaluation tool used to measure progress at the 78 local Smart Start partnerships across the state. Partnerships that have no audit findings and achieve the highest standard for mandatory and selected criteria in the categories of health and early childhood care qualified for an award.
Stephanie Fanjul, president of the NC Partnership for Children, and Ashley Thrift, chairman of the state agency’s board, presented the award to Cam Downing, executive director of Smart Start Rowan, and Becky Landrum, child-care consultant for Child Care Connections Resource & Referral, a division of Smart Start Rowan.
Smart
Start Rowan and Rowan-Cabarrus Community College are collaborating
to use the incentive award to provide a fall semester course in
early childhood education. The grant also will provide the required
textbook for each of the 25 students. In addition, a scholarship
was awarded to a student who works at a Rowan County child-care
facility.
The Centralina Workforce Development Board is a proud partner with Smart Start Rowan and supports productive learning at a young age. The Board promotes continuous improvement within the workforce. To find out more about Smart Start Rowan please contact Cam Downing at (704) 603-3342 or by email at cdowning@smartstartrowan.org. For more information on the Centralina Workforce Development Board please contact David Hollars at (704) 348-2717 or by e-mail at dhollars@centralinaworks.com.
Lowe’s + JobLink Career Center = Qualified Workers
Statesville JobLink Career Center Holds Mini JobFair for Lowe’s
The
Statesville JobLink
Career Center recently hosted a Lowe’s
Mini Job Fair. Interested applicants came to the JobLink Career
Center on September 11, 2007 from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm and were
able to meet with the employer and apply for open positions.
JobLink staff assisted interested customers with completing their on-line application after Jane Moore from Lowe’s had spoken with each applicant personally.
Lowe’s felt that the JobFair was very successful and found many possible candidates for the positions they were hiring for. Another positive factor from the JobFair is that JobLink staff are now educated on the hiring process for Lowe’s. Iredell County JobLink Career Center staff members are much more aware of the criteria needed by candidates for the desired positions and can begin preparing applicants for the next job fair to be held in the near future.
The
Centralina Workforce Development Board and the Statesville JobLink
Career Center are proud to offer their business services to local
employers, and are happy to connect them with the great workforce
in the region. For more information about upcoming job fairs for
Lowe’s and other employers in Iredell County, please contact
Jean Manall at (704) 878-4241 or by email at jean.manall@ncmail.net.
For more information on the business services offered by the Centralina
Workforce Development Board, please contact Vail Carter at (704)
348-2710 or by email at vcarter@centralina.org.
A popular Indian Trail sub sandwich shop has taken the number one slot in the restaurant chain’s online customer satisfaction survey.
The
Quizno’s located at 5880 East Highway 74
in Indian Trail, owned by Rita and Mark Forcelledo,
was ranked sixth in the nation back in July, but Rita and her staff
were bound and determined to please the customer right into the
number one rank.
On August 31st the store achieved its goal and ousted a Quizno’s that had been holding steady at number one for weeks, making their shop the best in the nation out of hundreds of other Quizno’s.
The
store will get a nod in the corporate newsletter and has received
cash as well as some movie tickets, but Forcelledo said that the
prizes are only cake.
“The biggest prize is that recognition,” said Forcelledo, who emphasized that it is the customers who really deserve the kudos.
Did you know that this business was number one in the nation for customer satisfaction? Do you think your neighbor knows? Pass the good word on and share the accomplishments of our region!
Look for more fun regional trivia in the upcoming issues of the Centralina Workforce Development Board monthly E-Newsletter.
It’s Time To Shine!
North Carolina Workforce Development Partnership Conference
Open Roads and Open Minds: NC’s Workforce Journey… Is upon us today. It is that time of year again as workforce professionals across North Carolina gear up for the Workforce Development Partnership Conference 2007. The conference will be held October 17-19 at the Sheraton Four Seasons Hotel and Joseph S. Koury Convention Center in Greensboro. Several featured presenters have been highlighted. They include, Steve Uzzell, Connie Pritchard, Eric Rowles, Bob Knight, John Metcalf and Beth and Frank Lengel. Also, many excellent featured workshops have been outlined. A few titles include, From Case Manager to Workforce Coach, Before You Plan the Youth Summit, The Promise of Biotechnology in NC, and Do All Roads Lead to Kannapolis?
Registration and preliminary agenda information can be found at the NC Commerce website. The early registration deadline is September 17, 2007. So don’t delay and sign up today! For more information about the NC Workforce Development Partnership Conference please contact Robbin Davis Broome, Conference Coordinator at (919) 329.5588 or rbroome@nccommerce.com.
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New Website for Iredell-Statesville SchoolsIredell-Statesville Schools’ website has a fresh face. The district did away with the former website that was created in 1997 and went live with a newly updated and more interactive website recently. The new, improved and very colorful website pops with bright new colors. It even bears a new school system slogan, “Igniting a Passion for Learning,” in place of “We Open Tomorrow’s Eyes.” The school district wanted to open the new school year with an inviting and user-friendly site. The system will continue to make changes and tweak the new website in the coming months based on user comments. In order to create the most sensible site, the district had to pay attention to their target audiences and worked from there. “We had to make it user-friendly for employees, community members, parents and those looking to move to the area,” she said. So why not check out their site for yourself? You can do so by visiting the website at http://iss.schoolwires.com. Be sure to explore the entire site and to offer any suggestions on how to improve it! The
Centralina Workforce Development Board and the Centralina
Youth Council are proud to have partners in the region that
continue to improve upon themselves so that the youth in
our region have the best chance possible at achieving their
dreams. The Centralina Youth Council believes that
strong and determined youth today lead to a strong and determined
workforce tomorrow. For more information on the
Centralina Workforce Development Board Youth Council, please
contact Natasha Pender at (704) 348-2725 or at npender@centralina.org.
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The North Carolina Career Development Association’s Fall Conference Held in November
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* * * Kannapolis City Schools has New Slogan and Logo
“Creating the future” will replace “Kids can succeed.” “Creating the future is what we do every day in Kannapolis City Schools,” said Community Relations Director Ellen Boyd. The slogan also ties in with the “Celebrate the Future” billboards around town promoting the North Carolina Research Campus.
“It’s important for any organization to have a uniformed look, but it’s especially important with all changes taking place in Kannapolis,” Boyd said. Kannapolis City Schools has also given is website (www.kannapolis.k12.nc.us) a cleaner look, as well as adding to its functionality. The website now has a search function and allows users to subscribe to html or text emails. Events and news serve as the primary content on the homepage with photos linking to each school’s individual site along the right side of the page. The
Centralina Workforce Development Board and the Centralina
Youth Council are proud to have partners in the region that
continue to evolve and expand their horizons so that the
youth in the region can feel connected to their community.
The Centralina Youth Council believes that strong
and determined youth today lead to a strong and determined
workforce tomorrow. For more information on the
Centralina Workforce Development Board Youth Council, please
contact Natasha Pender at (704) 348-2725 or at npender@centralina.org.
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* * * The North Carolina Jump$tart Program Helps Improve Financial Literacy of YouthLooking for a great resource that can help you talk to youth about financial literacy? Check out the North Carolina Jump$tart Program! The North Carolina Jump$tart is a coalition comprised of individuals, non-profit and governmental agencies, the corporate sector, and education who have joined together to improve the personal financial literacy of North Carolina's youth. North Carolina Jump$tart’s goals are to:
The North Carolina Jump$tart Coalition is an affiliate of the National Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy. The National Jump$tart Coalition, based in Washington, D.C., was first convened in 1995 and consists of over 200 organizations committed to improving the financial literacy of America's youth. For more information, visit their website at www.jumpstart.org.
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“The
design has been the same for a number of years, so we wanted
to continue to move forward,” Public Relations Director
Dawn Creson said. “We’ve updated
the look and reorganized the information in a more logical
way.”
The
Kannapolis
City Schools
Kannapolis
City Schools enlisted A.L. Brown High School alumna, Martha
Walters to design a logo around the theme. School officials
said the logo represents growth and ties in well with the
biotechnology focus of the research campus.
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 Jacqueline
Jenkins has been named dean of Wingate
University’s Thayer School of Education.
Previously Jenkins served as dean of the School of Education
at Argosy University and taught undergraduate and graduate
level courses at Middle Tennessee State University. Congratulations
Jacqueline and welcome to the region! |
 Jim
Carpenter,
president of the Union County Chamber of Commerce
has been selected as president of the Carolinas
Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives.
He is responsible for leading the organization, including
insuring its financial strength, and membership growth.
Way to go Jim! |
 Pat
Hillard is the new Employment Security
Commission manager at the Lexington office in Davidson
County. Pat formerly was the assistant manager at the Rowan
County JobLink Career Center/Employment Security Commission
in Salisbury. She began her new position on September 18.
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Centralina Workforce Development Board meeting
Tuesday October 9, 2007 – 4:30 PM
Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce – Kannapolis
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Centralina WDB Youth Council Meeting
Thursday October 25, 2007 – 10:00 AM
Boys and Girls Club of Cabarrus County - Concord
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Centralina WDB Community Relations Committee Meeting
Thursday November 1, 2007 – 12:00 PM
Via Conference Call
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How to Make Money on E-Bay II
Monday October 1, 2007 – 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
South Piedmont Community College – Wadesboro Campus
Monday October 1, 2007 – 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
South Piedmont Community College – Monroe Campus
To register: 704.290.5222 – Monroe or 704.272.5453 –
Wadesboro
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Setting Yourself on Fire! Self-Esteem and Motivation for
Women
Thursday October 4, 2007 – 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
South Piedmont Community College – Salon A on Old Charlotte
Hwy
Cost: $10.00 (includes lunch)
To register: 704.290.5222 – Monroe
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Bookkeeping Basics
Thursday October 4, 2007 – 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Cabarrus Business & Technology Center – Concord
Contact: Heidi Whitesell at whitesellh@rowancabarrus.edu
or at 704.216.3526
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How to Start a Non-Profit Organization
Monday October 8, 2007 – 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
South Piedmont Community College – Monroe Campus
To register: 704.290.5222 – Monroe
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BioDiesel Workshop: How It’s Made and How It Saves
Tuesday October 9, 2007 – 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College – North Campus Building
200 Room 251
Thursday November 1, 2007 – 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Cabarrus Business & Technology Center – Concord
Contact: Heidi Whitesell at whitesellh@rowancabarrus.edu
or at 704.216.3526
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Finding Quality Employees in a Tight Labor Market
Wednesday October 10, 2007 – 8:00 AM – 11:15 AM
South Piedmont Community College – Conference Center –
Monroe
RSVP: www.developmentmonroe.com/events.cfm
or contact Jeanie Avery at 704.282.5780 by Wednesday October 3,
2007
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Achieving Peak Performance for Women
Thursday October 11, 2007 – 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
South Piedmont Community College – Wadesboro Campus
Cost: $10.00 (includes lunch)
To register: 704.272.5453 – Wadesboro
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Dynamite Marketing on a Firecracker Budget
Tuesday October 16, 2007 – 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
South Piedmont Community College – Monroe Campus
To register: 704.290.5222 – Monroe
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Destination Business: An Introduction to Business Ownership
Wednesday October 17, 2007 – 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Kannapolis Train Station – Kannapolis
Contact: Heidi Whitesell at whitesellh@rowancabarrus.edu
or at 704.216.3526
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Bookkeeping and Taxes – Overview
Thursday October 18, 2007 – 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
South Piedmont Community College – Monroe Campus
To register: 704.290.5222 – Monroe
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Venture Capital and Angel Investors
Thursday October 18, 2007 – 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Cabarrus Business & Technology Center – Concord
Contact: Heidi Whitesell at whitesellh@rowancabarrus.edu
or at 704.216.3526
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Creating a Winning Business Plan
Tuesday October 23, 2007 – 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College – North Campus –
Building 200, Room 251
Contact: Heidi Whitesell at whitesellh@rowancabarrus.edu
or at 704.216.3526
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DeMystifying Small Business Financing
Thursday October 25, 2007 – 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
South Piedmont Community College – Monroe Campus
To register: 704.290.5222 – Monroe
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Employer Appreciation Day – Hosted by Stanly County Vocational
Rehabilitation and Stanly County JobLink Career Center
Thursday October 25, 2007 – 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Albemarle Vocational Rehabilitation Services Office – Albemarle
Contact: Mary Walls (704) 982-8124 or mary.walls@ncmail.net
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The Basics of e-Business – Minus the Confusion
Wednesday October 24, 2007 – Time to be Announced
Hilton North Raleigh – Rural Partners Forum –3415
Wake Forest Road – Raleigh
Contact: 919.250.4314
To Register: www.e-nc.org/calendar.asp
and click on “Register” – questions: Angie Bailey
1.866.627.8725
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Junior Achievement is looking for volunteers and sponsors
in Cabarrus & Rowan Counties:
Opportunities:
-Volunteer
-Sponsor a class or child
-Help lead the success of Junior Achievement in Cabarrus County
Contact: Stacey Richards, Junior Achievement District Manager
704.563.4858
or srichards@jacarolinas.org
NC Workforce Development Training Center Training Announcements
eTrain
Course: Customer Service in Continuous Improvement Environment
Open enrollment from May 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007
Time: Anytime
Location: www.ncwdtc.com
Fee: $90.00
Contact: email Martha Barefoot at mbarefoot@nccommerce.com
eTrain
Course: Planning and Documentation
Open enrollment from May 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007
Time: Anytime
Location: www.ncwdtc.com
Fee: $90.00
Contact: email Martha Barefoot at mbarefoot@nccommerce.com
For
more information about these and other training offerings or to
register for training, please visit: www.ncwdtc.com
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