Institute for Emerging Issues

Aug 15, 2023

Save the Date: 2024 Emerging Issues Forum

Join the Institute for Emerging Issues at NC State University for the 2024 Emerging Issues Forum, titled Weathering Financial Storms: A Resilient Future for North Carolina Families.

Outline of a skyline with the following text above: The Connector. NC State University Institute for Emerging Issues. Featuring Robin Williams, Executive Director, Wilson Education Partnership. To the right of the text is circular photo of Robin. To the right of Robin's photo is a yellow circle with "Episode 15" written within the circle.

Aug 14, 2023

Checking in with Wilson Education Partnership

In episode 15 of The Connector, host James Herrick is joined by Institute for Emerging Issues Assistant Director Pat Cronin and Wilson Education Partnership Executive Director Robin Williams for the third installment of our “Checking In” series with members of IEI’s Educational Attainment Community Cohort.

Aug 1, 2023

Checking in with Isothermal Community College

In episode 14 of The Connector, host James Herrick is joined by Institute for Emerging Issues Assistant Director Pat Cronin and Isothermal Community College Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs Greg Thomas for the second installment of our “Checking In” series with members of IEI’s Educational Attainment Community Cohort.

Jul 21, 2023

Checking in with Communities Supporting Schools of Wayne County

In episode 13 of The Connector, host James Herrick is joined by IEI Assistant Director Pat Cronin and Communities Supporting Schools of Wayne County Executive Director Selena Bennett.

Jun 30, 2023

Pathways to the Workforce

In episode 12 of The Connector, host James Herrick is joined by Institute for Emerging Issues Director Sarah Hall and NC Tech Paths Director of Strategic Partnerships Ariana Williamson. Williamson talks with Herrick and Hall about her time on the Talent First Economics Task Force, the common barrier she has seen faced by groups of underrepresented workers, and the impact learning pathways are making in preparing workers for jobs.

Jun 15, 2023

Duke Energy’s Kendal Bowman Joins IEI National Advisory Board

IEI is pleased to announce that Kendal Bowman, president of Duke Energy’s operations in North Carolina, has joined its National Advisory Board.

Jun 14, 2023

Task force releases recommendations for connecting underutilized workers to jobs

IEI convened a task force in fall 2022 to identify tangible ways leaders can address the needs of potential workers so they can enter and succeed in the workforce. Their recommendations are now available in the Talent First Economics Recommendations Report.

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!