Centralina WDB Workshop a Hit at National Conference

The Centralina Workforce Development Board leadership team's workshop presentation - "Start the Commotion to Improve Your Board!"- was a definite hit at the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) conference held in Washington, DC on March 3-5. Centralina WDB Chair Mark Whitley, Vice-Chairman John Stegall, and WDB Executive Director David Hollars shared their experiences on how to get private sector members involved with the Board. An enthusiastic audience of over 100 were very interested in the "Resource Handbook for Board Members" - the Centralina WDB's orientation manual. Board members and staff from a variety of communities learned how the Centralina WDB has become successful in recruiting and keeping motivating Board members, developing involved committees, and having no more boring meetings!

The NAWB conference is held annually in Washington, DC and attracts workforce board members and staff, elected officials, and other workforce professionals from around the country. This year's conference had over 1700 attendees.

The Centralina WDB PowerPoint presentation - "Start the Commotion to Improve Your Board" is accessible via the Board's website.

News You Can Use

The next Centralina WDB meeting will be held on Tuesday April 9, 2002 at 4:30 PM at the Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce in Kannapolis.

The Centralina WDB, in partnership with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg WDB, the Pee Dee WDB, and the US Department of Labor, are preparing a National Emergency Grant application in order to obtain additional funding to serve dislocated workers in the region. Additional information and details will be announced later.

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North Carolina Economic Development Forum to be Held for 8th Congressional District

United States Congressman Robin Hayes (NC-8th District) and representatives from the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Department of Labor will discuss economic development issues facing local communities and businesses. This important forum will focus on economic development strategies to create and retain jobs. Your participation is valued and important.

Senior U.S. and state government representatives, together with local business and community leaders will discuss specific programs to enable our communities to create and retain jobs in the 8th Congressional District (including the counties of: Anson, Cabarrus, Cumberland, Hoke, Montgomery, Richmond, Scotland, Stanly and Union).

For more information and to RSVP, please contact Congressman Hayes' district office with your RSVP (704) 786-1612 or visit www.house.gov/hayes/. Seating is limited.

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