$ Advancing Together: Enhancing NC’s Workforce Through Educational Attainment (NCSU Institute for Emerging Issues)

The 2022 Emerging Issues Forum will bring together local, state and national leaders to call attention to this attainment gap and to the impact of the pandemic on efforts to close it. Because education is fundamentally local in character, a particular focus will be on spurring effective action at the community and regional levels across the state. The event will showcase promising practices that help all students—younger and older, White and non-White, richer and poorer—to get ready for, gain access to and to successfully complete postsecondary educational opportunities. The importance of effective collaboration will be highlighted, especially the role of the business community in promoting curriculum alignment, offering work-based learning and advocating for a competitive workforce.

Duke Endowment- eligible faith leaders (clergy, laity, and partners) that are passionate about supporting students now (or in the future) can register to attend the Advancing Together Forum for free. For more info, contact Ellen Beasley at mebeasl2@ncsu.edu.