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Group photo of the fourth cohort of IEI's Strategic Workforce Leadership Initiative.

Jul 2, 2026

IEI Celebrates Fourth Cohort of the Strategic Workforce Leadership Initiative

IEI is excited to announce the fourth cohort of the Strategic Workforce Leadership Initiative, a professional development program for leaders in workforce and economic development. Graduates earned the professional designation of Strategic Workforce Leader after completing the four-day program.
Graphic with text: “Director’s Message, June 2026, NC State University, Institute for Emerging Issues,” featuring a headshot of Sarah Hall.

Jun 30, 2026

Director’s Message | June 2026

Kicking off summer 2026, IEI Director Sarah Hall highlights the enduring impact of the annual Emerging Issues Forum, showcasing how initiatives like the Strategic Workforce Leadership Initiative and the Financial Resilience Community Cohort continue to drive progress across the state. Looking ahead, she shares excitement for the upcoming community focus groups that will help lay the groundwork for the 2027 Emerging Issues Forum: Future Forward Housing.
Spring 2025 cohort of the Strategic Workforce Leadership Initiative listening to a speaker in a group session.

Apr 7, 2026

Spring 2026 Strategic Workforce Leadership Initiative Accepting Applications

Applications are currently being accepted for the Spring 2026 Strategic Workforce Leadership Initiative cohort, taking place June 15-18. Only 25 spots are available. Applications are reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis until May 8, or until all spots are filled.
Group photo of the third cohort of IEI's Strategic Workforce Leadership Initiative.

Nov 24, 2025

IEI Celebrates Third Cohort of the Strategic Workforce Leadership Initiative

IEI is excited to announce the third cohort of the Strategic Workforce Leadership Initiative, a professional development program for leaders in workforce and economic development. Graduates earned the professional designation of Strategic Workforce Leader after completing the four-day program.
Video thumbnail featuring photos of IEI Director Sarah Hall and NCCCS Associate VP of Workforce Strategies Dr. Andrew Gardner; text reads "NC Community Colleges: Expanding Opportunities for Students & Adults Learners.”

Nov 11, 2025

NC Community Colleges: Expanding Opportunities for Students and Adult Learners

Financial aid just got an upgrade! In this episode, IEI Director Sarah Hall and NCCCS Associate VP of Workforce Strategies Dr. Andrew Gardner talk about two major wins for North Carolina: expansion of Pell Grants to cover short-term training programs and the inclusion of registered apprentices in the Short-Term Workforce Development Grant.
Video thumbnail featuring photos of IEI Director Sarah Hall with Kenan Fellows Program Director Dr. Vance Kite and Associate Director Mark Townley; text reads “The Kenan Fellows Legacy.”

Sep 8, 2025

The Kenan Fellows Legacy: Celebrating 25 Years of Teacher Leadership

This episode explores how the Kenan Fellows Program for Teacher Leadership gives educators firsthand experience in local industries through unique immersion fellowships, helping them equip students with the skills needed for future careers.

Aug 25, 2025

Fall 2025 Strategic Workforce Leadership Initiative Accepting Applications

Applications are currently being accepted for the Fall 2025 Strategic Workforce Leadership Initiative cohort, taking place Oct. 28-31. Only 25 spots are available. Applications are reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis until Sept. 26, or until all spots are filled.
Video thumbnail featuring photos of IEI Director Sarah Hall with District C CEO and Co-founder Dan Gonzalez and SparkNC President Dr. Lynn Moody; text reads “Igniting Tomorrow's Workforce.”

Aug 19, 2025

Igniting Tomorrow’s Workforce

Today’s youth are the workforce of tomorrow. In this episode of "The Connector," IEI Director Sarah Hall sits down with two leaders who are revolutionizing high school education and workforce development: SparkNC President Dr. Lynn Moody and District C CEO Dan Gonzalez.
Group photo of the Spring 2025 SWLI graduates

May 9, 2025

IEI Celebrates 2025 Strategic Workforce Leadership Initiative Graduates

IEI is excited to announce the graduation of the spring 2025 class of the Strategic Workforce Leadership Initiative (SWLI), a professional development program for leaders in workforce and economic development.
Video thumbnail featuring photos of IEI Director Sarah Hall, NC Department of Commerce Samantha Cole, NC Partnership for Children Strategic Initiatives Director Mary Scott and Cleveland County Partnership for Children Executive Director Dr. Shannon White; text reads “NC Tri-Share: Accessible Childcare for Working Families.”

May 5, 2025

NC Tri-Share: Accessible Childcare for Working Families

What’s being done to enhance childcare accessibility for North Carolina’s working families? Join IEI Director Sarah Hall and experts from the NC Department of Commerce and NC Partnership for Children as they dive into two key solutions: the new Child Care Business Liaison role and the NC Tri-Share pilot program.