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 »
Category: Talent & Workforce
Enhancing Workforce and Talent Development through Internships
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 »
Salem College Places Top 10 Nationwide Among “Top Performers on Social Mobility” in U.S. News & World Report Ranking
In its annual listings released today, U.S. News & World Report ranked Salem College tied for No. 10 nationwide as a Top Performer on Social Mobility among National Liberal Arts Colleges. Salem was the only college in North Carolina that ranked among the Top 10 for social mobility. The Social Mobility Index measures the extent to… Read More »