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May 23, 2023

Talent First Tuesdays: Opportunity Youth

In the final installment of Talent First Tuesdays, our panel discusses barriers faced when connecting opportunity youth - those who are between the ages of 16 and 24, and not employed or in school - to the workforce.  

May 22, 2023

The Employment of the Transitioning Military and their Families

Who are the Transitioning Military and their Families? Transitioning Military are individuals who are making the transition from military service to civilian life, including veterans, National Guard and Reserve members.… 

May 22, 2023

The Employment of Persons with a Disability and/or Neurodiversity

Who are Persons with a Disability or Neurodiversity? Contrary to popular belief, neurodiversity is not the same thing as disability. The Americans with Disabilities Act defines the term “disability” as… 

May 22, 2023

The Employment of Parents and Caregivers of Young Children

Who are Parents and Caregivers of Young Children? Parents and caregivers of young children have to navigate the labor market while balancing their professional life with their family life. These… 

May 22, 2023

The Employment of Justice-Involved Persons

Who are Justice-Involved Persons? The term “Justice-Involved” refers to anyone who has had interaction with the criminal justice system as a defendant. Being “Justice-Involved” does not necessarily mean that one… 

May 22, 2023

The Employment of Opportunity Youth

Who are Opportunity Youth? Opportunity Youth, commonly referred to as “disconnected youth,” are defined as teens and young adults between the ages of 16 and 24 who are neither in… 

May 16, 2023

Talent First Tuesdays: Double Header

On Tuesday, May 16, leaders and industry experts convened to discuss breaking down barriers faced by two groups of underrepresented workers trying to enter the workforce: "Families and Caregivers of Young Children" and "Individuals with Disabilities and/or Neurodiversity." 

Apr 26, 2023

IEI Welcomes Alicia Shelton to Business Operations Team

Get to know IEI's new Administrative Support Specialist Alicia Shelton in this brief Q&A! 

Apr 13, 2023

What is a Workforce Development Board?

In Episode 6 of The Connector, host James Herrick is joined by NC Association of Workforce Development Boards Executive Director Stephanie Deese. Deese provides an overview of workforce development boards—what they are, what purpose they serve, how they help communities and how people can get involved. 

Apr 10, 2023

IEI Presents: Talent First Tuesdays

IEI announces a special virtual webinar series called Talent First Tuesdays, in which panelists from the 2023 Emerging Issues Forum return for discussions on barriers faced by five different groups of underrepresented workers.