Institute for Emerging Issues

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 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.

Mar 29, 2023

IEI Welcomes Ellen Beasley to the Faith and Community Team

Get to know Faith and Community Initiative Associate Ellen Beasley!

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Mar 27, 2023

Bridging Political Divides: Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and Steve Kadish Discuss Effective Public Service

On March 20, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and his former chief of staff, Steve Kadish, discussed the importance of bridging political divides in public service during an event hosted by NC State's Institute for Emerging Issues and the School of Public and International Affairs.

The participants of the Workforce Development Leadership Initiative

Mar 23, 2023

North Carolina Workforce Development Leadership Initiative Celebrates Successful Completion

Five regional teams from across the state have successfully completed the North Carolina Workforce Development Leadership Initiative, an intensive, six-month professional training program that ran from October 2022 through March 2023.

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Mar 20, 2023

Faith and Community Leaders Collaborate on Common Issues at Annual Conference

Nearly 80 faith and lay community leaders from around the state gathered in Greensboro for the Faith & Community Conference on Feb. 28.

Graphic advertising the Governor & Mrs. James B. Hunt Internship

Mar 14, 2023

IEI Invites Applications for Hunt Internship

The Governor and Mrs. James B. Hunt Internship Program is a program for NC State undergraduates who are interested in a career in public service and/or public policy.

Feb 27, 2023

Results: A conversation and book signing with Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and Steve Kadish

Join former Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker (R) and his former chief of staff, Steve Kadish (D) for in-depth discussions on bridging political divides to effectively serve the needs of the public while renewing people’s faith in public service.

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Jan 25, 2023

Regional Meeting Series Furthers NC Educational Attainment Goal

IEI and myFutureNC convened a series of local leadership meetings during the summer and fall of 2022 to create future opportunities for collaboration among local leaders to increase educational attainment in their communities.

Jan 20, 2023

Agenda Announced for the 2023 Emerging Issues Forum, Talent First Economics

Attendees at the 2023 Emerging Issues Forum will hear directly from speakers and panels about real measures that can break down barriers faced by workers so they can connect with meaningful employment.