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Centralina Regional Council is seeking a qualified partner to complete a compensation and classification study for the Centralina workforce. We completed our last study in 2018 and is due for a full update. Centralina released a Request for Proposals (RFP) is to solicit proposals and full requirements are outlined in the document.
The summary of shared visions for the regional transportation system and national examples for successful implementation in this article is organized under three general topics: shared visions for the regional transportation system, national examples and best practices and key takeaways for coordinating the regionâs transportation future.
North Carolina legislators are making progress towards enacting an FY2021-2023 state budget. On June 25th, the Senate passed its budget proposal, which directs spending for the more than $5 billion in American Rescue Plan funds the state received from the federal government. Included in the Senateâs proposal were several provisions for councils of governments (COGs).
On June 30 and July 1, local pandemic recovery stakeholders across the state came together to present âAmerican Rescue Plan Act: Regional Informational Sessions for Local Government.â Besides reviewing Governor Roy Cooperâs proposed ARP budget, speakers provided information on varying topics about ARP funding.
As Congress left for the July 4th week recess, infrastructure negotiations were continuing after President Biden and a group of 21 bipartisan Senators reached a compromise on a framework for an infrastructure package. The bipartisan group consisted of 11 Republicans, including both North Carolina Senators Richard Burr and Thom Tillis, and 10 Democrats.
As the career centers resume a somewhat normal pace, the upcoming fiscal year brings more opportunities for the Centralina WDB to better serve all customers. The Centralina Virtual Career Marketplace, initiated by the Board in early 2019, offers an innovative and creative way to connect career seekers looking for new or better opportunities with local businesses wanting to hire people right now.
At the June 8, 2021, virtual meeting, the Centralina Workforce Development Board (WDB) presented long-time Board member, Brenda Speece with the Bob VanGorden Leadership Award.
In the 2022-2027 update to the CEDS, the EDA introduced a new requirement for economic resilience, an areaâs ability to prevent, withstand and quickly recover from major disruptions. The requirement promotes planning for implementing resilience and establishing information networks. The CEDS economic resilience component supports a stronger and more resilient Centralina region.
On March 29, President Biden announced that the administration was taking further action to expand access to COVID-19 vaccines. One action included in this expansion is that, through a partnership between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Administration for Community Living (ACL), ACL would provide nearly $100 million to help increase vaccinations among older adults and people with disabilities.
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.