Workforce Development
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First in Future: co-founder of District C Dan Gonzalez
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First in Future: President and CEO of North Carolina Technology Association Brooks Raiford
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First in Future: R&D Vice President at SAS Oita Coleman
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First in Future: Sr. Director of Trade Skills and Learning Innovation at Lowe’s Companies Michael Mitchell
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First in Future: Mayor of Troy, North Carolina Sherri Allgood
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First in Future: former Navy Lieutenant and entrepreneur Randy Nelson
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First in Future: Host of the Carolina Business Review Chris William
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First in Future: Dean of Metropolitan College at Johnson C. Smith University Laura Colson McLean
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First in Future: Institute for Emerging Issues Policy and Programs Manager Alicia James
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