Stanly Community College: A True JobLink Partner

For many people the loss of a job can have a devastating effect of their lives. The impact of such a loss has been lessened for some through a partnership between Stanly Community College and the Job Link Career Center in Stanly County. Clients coming to the JobLink Career Center to speak with Employment Security Commission employees are often referred to Stanly Community College to seek additional educational credentials and training which will then enable them to begin a new career and once again become gainfully employed. Stanly Community College has experienced a record increase in the number of students served recently. An overall increase in enrollment of 12% was seen this past year with an even larger one projected for the coming academic year. Increases were in every department of the College-Curriculum Instruction, Corporate and Professional Education, and Adult Literacy. Many students were referred through the Job Link Career Center. ESC has allowed one of their employees to be located on campus one day per week to assist these students with questions regarding their benefits.

Registration for fall semester at Stanly Community College was held on August 7-9. Weekend classes began on Saturday, August 10 with weekday classes that began on Monday, August 12. Options for students are numerous ranging from improving basic skills, earning a GED or High School Diploma, improving computer skills, various certifications, and many diploma and degree programs. There are several new programs available beginning this Fall such as Radiography, Early Childhood Associate/Special Education Concentration, and Cardiovascular/ Interventional Technology. The addition of the Crutchfield Education Center in Western Stanly County will allow the college to reach even more students beginning in the summer of 2003. To learn more about the Stanly County JobLink Career Center, click here.

I-CARE, Inc. Recognizes Ms. Jaqualine Bishop

I-CARE, Inc. of Iredell County held their Annual Board Recognition on July 25, 2002. Ms. Jaqualine Bishop was recognized for her recent accomplishments. Jaqualine has overcome adversity and has upgraded her life to the utmost. She is in the Welfare to Work program and she has gotten a job at Jack In The Box as a cashier. She had been there for 1 month and she was promoted to shift leader. She was in that position for 1 month and she was promoted to assistant manager. She has made wonderful progress in the program and the community. She had lost her daughter because of a situation and she had worked hard and she got her child back. We are very proud of her and her motivation to succeed in life. We hope that she continues on to be an asset to her community and society. If you would like to learn more about I-CARE, Inc., please call 704-872-8141.

Jean Harrison (left) of I-CARE, Inc., with
Jaqualine Bishop at the I-CARE Annual Board Recognition held at the Statesville Civic Center

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Centralina Workforce Development Board Welcomes New Board Members and Honors Former Members for Their Service

The Centralina Workforce Development Board is pleased to announce four new people who are committed to serving on the Board. Ms. Carol Johnson (Mitchell Community College - Iredell County), Ms. Nancy Bilson (National Starch & Chemical - Rowan County), Ms. Mary Ann Rasberry (Union County Partnership for Children -Union County), and Mr. Kenneth Parr (Silver Eagle, LLC) attended a New Members Orientation Session on August 9, 2002 in Concord.

The Board is also proud to honor 3 former members for their dedication and service. The following gentlemen have been a wonderful asset to the Board and will be greatly missed: Dr. Douglas Eason (Mitchell Community College), Mr. Ralph Bolden (Union County Community Action), and Mr. John Stegall (Piedmont Natural Gas). The Members were honored at the Centralina Workforce Development Board Meeting on Tuesday, August 13, 2002.

The Centralina Workforce Development Board appreciates all the time and hard work that its current and former members have contributed.

Centralina WDB Chair Mark Whitley (left) and WDB Executive Director David Hollars (right) recognized Ralph Bolden of Union County Community Action for his many years of service to the WDB.

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