Hereâs what we found...
COVID-19 Recovery Funds: Centralina AAA Looks Ahead
The COVID-19 pandemic affected older adults and individuals with disabilities, especially more disproportionately than other demographic groups. As a result, many agencies and organizations that provide support reduced or curtailed their services in order to protect employees and volunteers from possible exposure to COVID-19 and to prevent the spread of the illness to individuals they served.
Transit in a Post COVID-19 Environment
What can we learn from the pandemic to make our communities stronger and better connected?
Supporting Older Adults: How Centralina AAA Works In Your Communities
Area Agencies on Aging were established through the Older Americans Act to facilitate and support programs that address the needs of older adults. Community planning is one of several mandated functions that these agencies are required to perform. Centralina Area Agency on Aging (AAA) utilizes a variety of planning tools to meet these needs.
An App for Workforce Development? Now, You Have It!
The Centralina Workforce Development Board (WDB) is proud to introduce the new Centralina WDB Mobile Application for Android and iPhone users. This app was developed to provide a central location for users to access employment services provided by the Centralina WDB and NCWorks Career Centers. The app serves as a central point of information for workforce development services including hiring events, workshops, employer services, event details and career assessments.
LGBT Cultural Competency Training
Centralina Area Agency on Aging (AAA) has developed a LGBT cultural competency training program called Pride in Care NC thanks to a Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services Civil Money Penalty grant.
Accommodating People With Disabilities
Did you know that North Carolina ranks ninth in the nation for the number of people 65 and older? By 2025, one in five NC residents will be 65+. In addition, the CDC estimates that one out of every four Americans has a disability, defined as a significant limitation to one or more major life activities.
Behind The Rebrand
In 2019 we conducted a strategic review and determined that we needed to revamp how our organization presents itself and develop a more unified brand story. This rebrand was an opportunity to better reflect where we are today as an organization.
Centralina Board Approves FY22 Workplan
On June 9th, the Centralina Executive Board approved the organizationâs workplan for the upcoming fiscal year. The FY22 Workplan, organized by the seven regional goals that are part of Centralinaâs current strategic plan, includes the regional projects and services that youâve come to expect from our organization, as well as new initiatives.
Centralina Workforce Development Board Partners to Create an Innovation Approach to Serve Career Seekers and Employers in a COVID-19 World
How do you connect individuals seeking jobs with local employers looking to hire talent during a global pandemic?
Centralina Communities Optimistic About Recovery
Through interactive discussions, polling and presentations, we heard from over thirty elected officials and executives about their top concerns related to the pandemic. Our team listened for opportunities to adjust our services and programming to better support COVID-19 response, recovery and relief.