During a recent visit to Forsyth Technical Community College (FTCC), Governor Josh Stein announced the formation of a new state-level Council on Workforce and Apprenticeships aimed at aligning education, industry and government to meet the needs of a fast-changing economy.
The new council will bring together leaders from education, business, labor and state agencies to identify workforce needs, remove barriers to employment, and ensure North Carolinians have access to training for high-wage, high-growth workers. Gov. Stein made the announcement while touring FTCC’s growing Transportation Technology Center, a hub for hands-on training in high demand fields like diesel repair, automotive technology and motorsports.
“Our state’s greatest asset is our people, and to invest in our future we must invest in our people. No state will outwork North Carolina when it comes to developing our workforce,” said Gov. Stein. “I am proud to sign this executive order and launch this council to keep delivering on the promise of North Carolina – that where you come from should never limit how far you can go.”…