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Workforce & Talent
Workforce & Talent The Centralina Workforce Development Board (WDB) and our local NCWorks Career Centers work together to help businesses and workers become more competitive. The Centralina WDB partners with educational institutions and businesses to create strategies to serve career seekers and help businesses seeking talent. In addition to preparing workers for career pathways, ourâĶ
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Centralina WDB Welcomes New Board Member
Beatriz (Bea) Rodriguez, originally from Colombia, South America, has been appointed as the new Centralina Workforce Development Board(WDB) member. In her role with the Centralina WDB, Bea will represent the healthcare sector and Cabarrus County.
Planning & Placemaking
Planning & Placemaking Communities throughout the region want to provide livable places with lasting value. Centralina helps local governments create vibrant communities that serve the present and future needs of residents. Through planning and placemaking, we help communities envision future growth and improvements, coordinating the many diverse aspects of planning like transportation, future land use,âĶ
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Celebrating Older Americans in May
May is Older Americansâ Monthâa time to celebrate Communities of Strength. In 1963, President John F. Kennedy designated May as Senior Citizensâ Month, and it eventually became known as Older Americansâ Month. At that time, there were only 17 million Americans age 65 or older. About a third of those older adults lived in poverty, and there were few programs to meet their needs.
Area Agency on Aging Department
The demographics of our regionâs older adult population are changing in terms of size, diversity and needs. There are now more North Carolinians over the age of 60 than under the age of 18, with over two million older adults over the age of 65 residing in our state. Many of these older adults wantâĶ
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Why Regionalism Matters
Why Regionalism Matters Amidst the rapid change happening throughout our nine counties, regional planning and collaboration are essential if we want our region to grow and thrive in the future. The need for regionalism is rooted in a number of benefits, including: 1 Improves Quality of Life Our regionâs transportation, economy, housing, workforce and socialâĶ
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Aging and Health
Aging and health Health is an important factor to consider when planning for the long-term success of the region. Healthy community design is associated with economic success, quality of life and community attractiveness for new employers and residents. Centralina has designed several evidence-based health programs to create opportunities for improved wellness, more physical activity andâĶ
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Regional Transit
Regional Mobility Transportation is critical to any region. It enhances the quality of life of residents by providing greater access to education, healthcare and recreational activities. Additionally, it impacts economic development and the availability of goods and services. Regions that are seamlessly interconnected by a variety of transportation methods are far more likely to attractâĶ
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