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Encouraging Signs of Economic Recovery
The unemployment rate appears to be moving in a more positive direction for both Wake and Johnston County with Wake County seeing a 0.9% decline and Johnston County seeing a 1.1% decline in their unemployment rates since January, 2012. This trend corresponds to statewide and the rest of the United States. Source: NC Division of Employment Security.
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Caterpillar Partners with Capital Area Workforce Development Board
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HR professionals from Caterpillar talking to job seekers |
Caterpillar, Inc. recently partnered with Capital Area Workforce Development Board (CAWDB) and Wake Technical Community College to coordinate a "Career Expo".
Over 500 job seekers throughout the region came to Wake Tech's Western Wake Campus to learn about jobs at Caterpillar's facilities in Cary, Clayton and Sanford, NC. More.... |
Capital Area Workforce Development Board Holds Annual Board Retreat
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2012 Board Retreat at
the Clayton Center |
During April 2012, CAWDB held its annual strategic planning retreat at the Clayton Center. The retreat focused on identifying the focus areas the board will concentrate their work on to facilitate its desired future. The retreat serves as the "kick-off" for the strategic planning the Board will engage in over the next six months. More.... |
2012 Youth Summit
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Keynote Speaker, Thomas Barkdale
at the 2012 Youth Summit |
On March 6, 2012, CAWDB's Youth Council hosted the Eighth Annual Wake/Johnston County Youth Summit at Wake Technical Community College. Over 120 Wake and Johnston County youth participated in this year's summit. The purpose of the summit is to better equip youth for future success in educational and employment pursuits. The theme for this year's summit was "We Run the World - Celebrating Youth, Education & Employment". The summit began with a motivational speaker, Thomas Barksdale, who encouraged and provided youth with tips on how to stay on the track to success. More.... |
 Workforce Development Professionals Month
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Workforce Development Professionals Month Networking Reception held by CAWDB |
On May 3, 2012, CAWDB kicked off "Workforce Development Professionals Month" by recognizing its Workforce Development Professionals. Over 200 Workforce Development Professionals were invited to a networking reception. More.... |
 Youth Going Green Recognition Ceremony
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From left-to-right, Brian Mitchell (YGG Program Manager), Rasheeda McNealy (YGG Graduate), and Pat Sturdivant (CAWDB Executive Director) |
On April 5, 2012, CAWDB held its first recognition ceremony for the Youth Going Green (YGG) Project. The project is CAWDB's 'green' training-to-employment program for youth ages 17-21. The ceremony was held to recognize the achievements of the past year's graduates. Major accomplishments include: 100% GED graduation rate; 14 out of the 26 youth enrolled completed ten weeks of work experience; seven youth are going to continue their education; one youth accepted a place at North Carolina Central. More.... |
 Access JobLink AmeriCorps - Making a Difference in the Community
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AmeriCorps members volunteering with Habitat for Humanity
during AmeriCorps Week 2012 |
During March, 2012, CAWDB's AmeriCorps members participated in AmeriCorps Week. AmeriCorps week works to connect AmeriCorps members and alums with each other to become part of the nationwide effort. More.... |
New Six Sigma Training Classes