Greensboro, N.C., October 9, 2024 — This past morning, local and national leaders in workforce development congregated for the annual meeting of the North Carolina Association of Workforce Development Boards.
The NCAWDB’s annual meeting was a resounding success, providing a platform for meaningful dialogue and collaboration around some of the most pressing workforce issues of today and tomorrow. As North Carolina continues to position itself as a leader in workforce development, the insights and strategies shared at this event will play a crucial role in driving future progress. Together, we are building a more inclusive, skilled, and sustainable workforce for the generations to come.
This of course would not be possible without our partners and event sponsors who we would like to thank:
- EDSI
- EQUUS Workforce Solutions and Bob Knight
- Goodwill Industries and Sherry Carpenter
- John M. Belk Endowment
- Eckerd Connects and Michael McDowell
- FutureWork Systems and Geoff Smith
The NCAWDB extends its heartfelt thanks to all who played a role in making this event a success. Special appreciation goes to our presenters for sharing their expertise, insights, and innovative ideas that will help shape the future of workforce development in North Carolina:
- Bob Knight – Director of Workforce Policy and Governmental Operations for Equus Workforce Solution
- Ron Painter – Principal of Forbes Field Associates
- Dr. Joshua Levy – Senior Policy Analyst for the Labor and Economic Analysis Division within NC Department of Com
- John Metcalf – President of Workforce Systems Associates
- Rodney Carson – President of the NCAWDB
As we prepare to Unleash the Power of Tomorrow, we are already looking forward to next year’s meeting! We hope to have everyone back so that we may continue to build on the work that we accomplished this year.
