Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina, Inc. announced a $10 million donation from author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott – the largest donation received in the organization’s 94-year history. With 10.7 million Americans unemployed and in urgent need of work, this investment will enable Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina to expand its mission to equip… Read More »
Category: Talent & Workforce
Goodwill Receives Largest Investment in Its 94-Year History to Help Americans Get Back to Work
Enhancing Workforce and Talent Development through Internships
Internships are an important aspect of learning outside the classroom. They offer valuable real-world experience for students, allowing them to explore different career paths and learn job responsibilities. They can also be extremely beneficial for your business – enhancing community connections and bringing fresh perspectives to your company. Last school year, Greater Winston-Salem, Inc announced an internship program for WS/FCS… Read More »
LEAP@Forsyth Tech Recognizes National Apprenticeship Week
As Forsyth Tech commemorates National Apprenticeship Week, November 8-14, Forsyth Tech recognizes all apprentices in the Learn and Earn Apprenticeship program (LEAP@Forsyth Tech). The new apprentices are: Stephen Hendrix, Titus Brannan, Justin Howes and Logan Adcock signed with Clarios, as Industrial Maintenance Technicians; Cance Cardwell signed with Herbalife as an Industrial Maintenance Technician; and Travis… Read More »
IFB Solutions earns national award for employment growth
Local nonprofit IFB Solutions was honored with the 2019 Employment Growth Award for its efforts to increase employment retention, growth and upward mobility for people who are blind. This is the 14th award for IFB Solutions, which is presented by National Industries for the Blind (NIB) to recognize agencies who are increasing employment and economic opportunities… Read More »
Wake Forest President Nathan O. Hatch Intends to Step Down in June
After leading Wake Forest University for 15 years, President Nathan O. Hatch announced he intends to step down at the end of the current academic year. Hatch had intended to announce his 2021 retirement plans earlier this year. When the COVID-19 pandemic struck in March, Hatch and the Board of Trustees decided to postpone the… Read More »
Terri Cummings Named Vice President of Talent and Workforce for Greater Winston-Salem, Inc.
Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. has named Terri Cummings as Vice President of Talent and Workforce. In this role, Terri will serve on the organization’s leadership team and advance efforts to promote education and workforce alignment throughout Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. Working closely with industry partners, higher education institutions, and Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, Terri will draw together… Read More »