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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.

Jan 19, 2023

IEI Receives $1.2M Digital Equity Grant for Broadband Expansion and Digital Inclusion Efforts

NCDIT announced that IEI is one of eight state government partners to receive a Digital Equity Grant for broadband expansion and digital inclusion efforts in North Carolina.

Dec 21, 2022

The Institute for Emerging Issues presents: The Connector

IEI is pleased to announce the launch of our new podcast series, The Connector. In Episode One, host and IEI Interim Director Sarah Langer Hall speaks with IEI Practitioner in Residence Philip Cooper and Vitrelle Hospitality General Manager Scott Kirschner about the labor shortage and effective ways to connect underrepresented workers to the workforce.

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Nov 28, 2022

Federal and State Officials Gather at IEI to Announce Investment in High-Speed Internet

On Monday, November 21, IEI hosted Congressman David Price and leadership from NTIA and NCDIT to announce $6.4 million in federal funding for broadband expansion and digital inclusion efforts in NC from the Internet for All Initiative.

Nov 16, 2022

Registration Now Open for the 2023 Emerging Issues Forum

Registration is open for the 2023 Emerging Issues Forum, which will take place Monday, February 13, 2023, at the NC State University McKimmon Center in Raleigh.

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Oct 19, 2022

Talent First Economics Community Cohort Completes First in Series of Workforce Development Trainings

IEI's Talent First Economics community cohort gathered for the start of the NC Workforce Development Leadership Initiative on Oct. 10-11 in Raleigh.

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Sep 28, 2022

IEI Launches Talent First Economics Task Force

As part of the 2023 Emerging Issues Forum, IEI has convened a task force of 71 experts to examine what it will take to connect workers to the workforce.