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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. 

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 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." 

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May 9, 2023

Talent First Tuesdays: Transitioning Military and their Families

The second installment of our Talent First Tuesdays series features the Transitioning Military and their Families panel and keeps the important discussion going from the 2023 Emerging Issues Forum. 

Apr 25, 2023

Talent First Tuesdays: Justice-Involved Persons

Episode 7 of The Connector is the first of our five episode special series, Talent First Tuesdays! Each episode will highlight one of the five breakout sessions from the 2023 Emerging Issues Forum. This episode features our Justice-Involved Persons panel and keeps the important discussion going. 

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. 

Mar 27, 2023

Supporting North Carolina’s Teachers

In Episode 5 of The Connector, guest Brenda Berg, president and CEO of BEST NC, joins host James Herrick to discuss teacher quality in North Carolina and recommendations that came from the 2014 Emerging Issues Forum.