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Building a Progressive Workforce and Creating a Culture of Healthy Living

The Competitive Workforce Alliance Allied Health Regional Skills Partnership along with Rowan-Cabarrus Community College held a conjoined Health Science Career Pathways Symposium on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at the Kannapolis City Hall (NCRC). The purpose of the Career Pathway Symposium... Read more →


Building the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs in the Centralina Region

Entrepreneurship in Focus at Centralina WDB NEXGEN Council Meeting The Centralina NEXGEN Council held an impactful meeting on Thursday, April 4, 2017 at Rowan-Cabarrus CC South Campus in Concord. The meeting had over 50 individuals in attendance. Some of those... Read more →


NC Youth Summit Supported by Centralina WDB, Brings in Hundreds of Young Adults Across the State

The North Carolina Youth Summit held its 11th annual event on April 6, 2017 in Cary, North Carolina. The Centralina Workforce Development Board (WDB) played a vital role in the success of the event. Solomon McAuley, Centralina WDB NEXGEN Specialist,... Read more →


North Carolina Manufacturing Institute Graduates 100th Success Story

Talent Development and Employer Pipeline Initiative Producing Qualified Workers Continues to Transform Lives in North Carolina “My life has really turned around since I started working at Carolina Beverage upon graduating from the North Carolina Manufacturing Institute (NCMI). My national... Read more →


Centralina WDB Looking to Hire Services Specialist! APPLY TODAY!

A Services Specialist is needed to support the Centralina Workforce Development Board. Must be well-organized, customer-service oriented and have a strong business management background. The Centralina Workforce Development Board (WDB) is responsible for local workforce funding and invests in the... Read more →


Rowan and Cabarrus Community Partners Will Host Community Job

The Centralina Workforce Development Board, the NCWorks Career Center-Cabarrus, and Rowan-Cabarrus Community College (RCCC) will host a collaborative Community Job Fair for job seekers, veterans, and military families. The event will be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 from 10... Read more →


What Will the Cyber Attack on Target Mean for Businesses, Governmental Agencies and Job Seekers? The Tin Foil Hat Edition

A few weeks ago it was discovered that the hackers behind the Target Corporation’s data breach reportedly entered the company through a subcontractor. According to the cyber-security blogger who first revealed the attack, the hackers gained access to the company’s... Read more →