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10 WIOA Participants Receive Nursing Associate Degrees at Spring 2016 Commencement

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WIOA Helps Spring 2016 Nursing Graduate Become First College Graduate in Family

by Kandis Shumaker Hello I am a graduate from the Associate Degree Nursing Program at Southwestern Community College. I became the first college graduate in my family. I recently took my state boards test to become a registered nurse. I plan … more

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Southwestern Community College Graduates 11 Nursing Associate Degrees Through WIA

The WIA Case Managers in the Jackson, Macon and Swain county NCWorks Career Centers were excited to learn that they had as a group worked to assist what would be the largest completion of WIA successful graduates in a single class … more

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Real World Expo

Western North Carolina Real World Expo

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Starting Strong

Part 1 of 5 short videos, this short segment helps you get started strong as a new board member. As a new board member, you need resources that can help you hit the ground running. Listen as veteran board members … more

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Who We Are

Part 2 of 5 short videos, this segment gives new board members a “helicopter view” of workforce development, and the need for new members to be committed, engaged and involved.

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What We Do

Part 3 of 5 short videos, this segment highlights what Boards should do to think strategically, to create new partnerships, upgrade technologies, enhance innovation and engage volunteers.

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How We Work

Part 4 of 5 short videos, this gives new members a close up view of where the rubber meets the road. Working beside other board members, executive directors and staff, you turn policy into practice.

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Why We Serve

Part 5 of 5 short videos, this segment shares the stories that matter…how participation as a member can truly make a difference to those effected by workforce issues, and change lives in the community.

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