Webinar resources from Carolina Across 100
“Our State, Our Work” leaders partnered with UNC-Chapel Hill campus experts to offer opportunities for learning new ideas and discovering new tools to help advance work at the community level.
Census Data 101: Demographics, Workforce, and Education
Recorded Webinar
Knowing where and how to access data about your community is important to your work – but the Census site can be intimidating and difficult to navigate. The UNC School of Government’s ncIMPACT Initiative and Carolina Demography held a coaching session on the basics of Census data, with tips on navigating data.census.gov to find and understand important demographic, workforce and education data. You’ll see step-by-step examples and learn from best practices shared by Carolina Demography. Share this resource to help your colleagues bolster their skills!
How Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Sector Employees Make a Difference
Recorded Webinar
Across the state, communities are facing challenges related to their infrastructure, job shortages, and climate change. These challenges are significant, but their solutions are related. Jobseekers, local government leaders, nonprofit professionals, and more are invited to join the ncIMPACT Initiative and Environmental Finance Center (EFC) teams for a look at how workforce needs, environmental challenges, and the emergence of green jobs can positively impact the built and natural community across North Carolina. Learn about job opportunities and how you can help meet the needs community! Watch this webinar recording to hear from experts from the EFC and learn to find and access funding opportunities.
Supportive Reentry: A Conversation with Juvenile Justice Professionals
We are continuing to connect employers to workers. Carolina Across 100 leaders brought together community leaders from across the state who seek to support young adults reentering the community from incarceration. Watch our webinar recording to hear from experts from the North Carolina Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention staff. Learn about the services of the state-wide juvenile justice system and how your community or organization can benefit from successful reentry for young adults seeking education and employment.
Supporting NC Learners: A Conversation with the NCCCS
Each of the 58 campuses that make up the North Carolina Community College System provide a host of services for learners, including adult high school/GED, ESL, workforce and continuing education, dual-enrollment, and curriculum credentials. A variety of campus resources and scholarships are also available to support learners. Knowing how to connect young adults to the appropriate services can be instrumental in helping them meet their personal and professional goals. Professionals from the North Carolina Community College System joined the ncIMPACT team for a webinar, providing insight into their available resources and supports, sharing about the services available to learners and how local organizations can identify which services are most helpful for the individualized goals and skills of young adults.
