The month of November is dedicated to honoring talent and workforce through National Career Development Month, an initiative of the National Career Development Association. Here are a few of the ways that Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, and North Carolina are honoring this field! North Carolina Career Development Coordinator Day Governor Roy Cooper has issued a proclamation… Read More »
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Forsyth County Celebrates National Career Development Month
25 Young Professionals Receive Leadership Awards
For the first time ever, Winston Under 40 is presenting 25 local young professionals with a leadership award in 2022. Due to an extremely qualified and deserving group of nominees, the 2022 cohort has increased to 25 recipients, from the typical 20 honorees. These young professionals have been selected for their outstanding achievements in both… Read More »
Q3 Report: Talent & Workforce Edition
Digital Copy | PDF Our Q3 Report features a special focus on Talent and Workforce. This quarter has brought momentum in growing our talent pipeline, with new efforts in educational initiatives and talent attraction outreach that has reached millions. A combined approach to developing the workforce – cultivating local talent and sharing our message with… Read More »
State of Education
The leaders of all six higher education institutions spoke together publicly for the first time at the State of Education on September 13th. In a panel discussion, they talked about the integral role of education in developing talent and building the workforce. Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools Superintendent Tricia McManus provided opening remarks. State of Education… Read More »
State of Education Features University Leaders Panel
State of Education Tuesday, September 1311:30am-1:00pm | Benton Convention Center Panel Speakers: Brian Cole, Chancellor, UNC School of the Arts Dr. Summer McGee, President, Salem College Dr. Charles Petitt, President, Carolina University Dr. Elwood Robinson, Chancellor, Winston-Salem State University Dr. Janet Spriggs, President, Forsyth Tech Dr. Susan Wente, President, Wake Forest University Winston-Salem/Forsyth County is… Read More »
Career Readiness Initiative Helps Students Dress for Success
Senior Academy goes Behind the Scenes at Belk Students from Carver, East Forsyth, Glenn, North Forsyth, Parkland, and Reynolds participated in a learning opportunity at a place you might not expect: the mall. Students browsed the aisles at Belk for a very special reason. They were there to select career-ready clothing so they would have… Read More »