Great to be at the Upper Coastal Plain Council of Government Annual Banquet tonight highlighting the work of the RAMP East Partnership Partnership. Two graduates of the program were recognized. Hope to see many more!

Here is a great article from The Wake Weekly on the UCPCOG 2019 Annual Banquet that occurred on November 19th at the Rocky Mount Event Center. RAMP East Partnership #workforcedevelopment #econdev #rockymount ow.ly/fMSV50xh1yC

“Our economy is at full throttle and it is continuing to grow exponentially, but CEOs are still looking for talent, and it is imperative that RAMP East Partnership is successful and community colleges are at full capacity to churn out trainable employees” - N.C. Commerce Secretary Copeland.

Every year, a significant portion of high school graduates who were planning to enroll in college fail to do so. This is a phenomenon known as “summer melt,” and it’s the largest leak in North Carolina’s education pipeline. ow.ly/2qAQ50xfWwI

To all of our valued partners, colleagues, and associations, we are forever grateful for you! Have a Happy Thanksgiving holiday!

Take a glimpse of what #rampeast is doing within the Northeast! Here's a wonderful article highlighting our efforts within our @Region_Q five county #workforcedevelopment area particularly in Pitt County!

We should be teaching how to ask the right questions instead of teaching the answers...#VISIONCTE19 #FSSLearn

Partner Spotlight: Our partners in the Edgecombe Community College area recently received certification for local implementation of Advanced Manufacturing pathway. Kudos to the team for hard work and collaboration to help your community find opportunities in this industry.

Don't know much about Apprenticeship? Learn more here: apprenticeshipnc.com ApprenticeshipNC helps workers learn specialized skills needed in today’s economy. ApprenticeshipNC is an employer-driven model that combines on-the job learning with related classroom instruction.

Beaufort Community College just recently concluded the Advanced Manufacturing Institute graduating 7 students who are now ready to apprehend promising careers within the #AdvManufacturing industry! At the end of their cohort, students had interviews with Weyerhaeuser and IDX.

RAMP East training, Advanced Manufacturing Institute (AMI), information session being held at Halifax CC in their community education center. The session is sponsored by the Ramp East team at HCC. Great job on their continued efforts to create a great experience.

Wonderful time engaging w/the students at Southeast Prep Academy in Halifax Co for their 2nd Annual College & Career Fair, "Navigate Your Future". RAMP East Partnership and RVChamber partnered to share "What's Going On" in our efforts to help students make career decisions. Southeast Collegiate Prep Academy

NC Dept of Commerce announces 200 #jobs coming to #Tarboro. nccommerce.com/news/press-rel…

This resource will be invaluable for job seekers!

Tonight through Saturday, Downtown Greensboro, City of Greensboro + more will light up blue & gold honoring #NCAT & UNCG grads. The clock tower & A&T Four statue will sparkle. Participate with your blue/gold lights & signs. Share using #GSOGrad & #NCATGrad ncat.edu/news/2020/05/g…

Now more than ever, it is imperative that you have the experience and skillset to compete & survive in today's market place! abcn.ws/2VZF8ND

A face covering signifies strength and compassion for others. Wearing one shows that you actually care about other people’s health.

The collision of COVID & racial injustice rages on...and we have an opportunity & *responsibility* to create new systems that are explicitly anti-racist. Do your reopening plans include the same old dusty rules that got us here in the first place? Schools, I’m looking at you.

Out of an abundance of caution for the health & wellbeing of student athletes, Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference has announced it will suspend sports competition for the 2020 fall season. All fall #NCAT sports will follow suit. We will support & help our student-athletes navigate this difficult period

Governor Roy Cooper announced North Carolina will continue to stay paused in Safer at Home Phase 2 when the current Executive Order expires today. The order will be extended for three weeks until Aug. 7. Read more: nc.gov/covid-19/stayi…