Tag / Workforce
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Virtual Speaker Series Connects Manufacturers to STEM East Network
The Virtual Speaker Series recently featured an enlightening session with STEM East, attended by the Greene County and Lenoir County Manufacturing Associations. During this event, members learned about STEM East’s collaborative efforts…
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Lenoir Community College Holds Groundbreaking for Aviation Center for Excellence at NC Global TransPark
State and local leaders gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony for Lenoir Community College’s Senator Jim Perry Aviation Center for Excellence (ACE). The planned new learning facility will strengthen our region’s commitment to…
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Officials Break Ground for Fleet Readiness Center East MRO Complex at the NC Global TransPark Kinston, NC
Official Press Release Kinston, NC – June 25, 2024 – State, federal and local officials officially announced Tuesday at the North Carolina Global TransPark, a complex will be constructed that the U.S. Navy…
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MOEN of Kinston Achieves Over Million Hours Incident-Free
In early June, Moen Incorporated’s Kinston, NC facility achieved a milestone of one million hours and 1,000 days without a lost time incident. In recognition of this milestone, the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners approved…
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North Carolina Airports Association (NCAA) Region One Meeting at NCGTP
Today, the North Carolina Airports Association (NCAA) Region One held its quarterly meeting at the NCDOT Division 2 facility next to the North Carolina Global TransPark (NCGTP) in Kinston, NC. Airport professionals…
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FRC East C130 MRO Complex Construction – UPDATE
Land clearing is complete, and site preparation is underway for the construction of the Fleet Readiness Center East’s C130 facility, which is projected to be completed in September 2026. The NC Global…
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Lenoir County Manufacturers Association Meeting at UNC Health Lenoir
The Lenoir County Manufacturer’s Association (LCMA) convened for its latest lunch meeting today. Rob Burgin led the meeting and conducted round-table discussions. Trey Cash updated the group on upcoming economic developments throughout…
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Wayne County Industrial Managers Association Review CITE Progress
The Wayne County Industrial Managers Association met at Wayne Community College for their recent meeting. During their visit, updates about the advanced manufacturing initiative were shared. Existing Industry Director Julie Graham welcomed…
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RIME Expo Reaches Over 500 High School Students
The Regional Industry and Manufacturing Expo (RIME) was a success! Over 500 high school students from Greene, Jones, Lenoir, and Wayne County Schools engaged in a great learning opportunity through this event.…
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Wayne County Chamber Career Expo and Job Fair Supports Regional Workforce
EDR’s regional partner, WCDA, was present at the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Career Expo and Job Fair on April 9th. This event was a two-part series with the Career Expo focusing…
