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First Ever Certified WorkReady Community in NC

This morning the North Carolina’s Eastern Region recognized Wayne County as North Carolina’s first ever Certified WorkReady Community. This announcement is a feather in the cap of a community that has worked hard to provide a qualified workforce to the industries that relocate and expand here in Wayne County. Many organizations need recognition for this amazing accomplishment: Wayne Community College, The County of Wayne, Wayne County Public Schools, the Wayne County Development Alliance, Inc., and our industries. Without all of the aforementioned, it would have been impossible to reach this milestone.

One may ask, “what does this really mean?” and we would collectively reply, “It means that Wayne County has the workforce to support our existing industry as well as industries that relocate to our great county!” A lot of communities make this claim – trust us we hear it ALL THE TIME but Wayne County has certifiable proof that we have the workforce that industries need. Joanna Helms, President of the Wayne County Development Alliance has this to say,

The retention and recruitment of industry is extremely competitive, even more so today than in decades past. The communities that set themselves apart in the areas most important to the decision making process will win the day. Workforce is a huge deal in economic development and Wayne County gets that. To be formally recognized as a ‘Work Ready Community’ and the first in the state is going to keep Wayne County on the leading edge. It’s a recognition that we believe will result in more jobs and more investment for Wayne County.

This past October Wayne County surpassed 10,000 Career Readiness Certificates awarded. This number is by far more than any other county in the state. With the rising interest in workforce by industries, site selectors, legislators, and the like, Wayne County has positioned itself to rise to the top. We take workforce development very seriously and our numbers prove that.

Local leaders share the excitement of become a Certified WorkReady Community

Local leaders share the excitement of become a Certified WorkReady Community

2013
02/20
CATEGORY
About Wayne County
Business & Industry
Workforce
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WAGES Provides Perfect Opportunity to Help Link Prospective Employees with Businesses

Wayne Action Group for Economic Solvency, Inc (WAGES) is having a Career Fair at the Herman Park Center in Goldsboro on June 30th from noon to 3pm. All job seekers are welcome to come and meet prospective employers for networking and interviews.  Here’s your opportunity to get out there and network.  Bring your A-game!

In addition to those tracked in traditional unemployment statistics, there are millions of other Americans who are under-employed or working part-time when they would rather have a full-time position.

 “Attending the WAGES Career Fair is an efficient way to get some face-time with representatives of a number of local companies” says Rob Das, Assistant Director for CSBG at WAGES.

“We expect to have displays from a variety of medical, industrial, sales and financial services organizations that are looking to hire the best and brightest candidates they can find.”

Below are just a few of the companies you will see next Wednesday.

North Carolina Troops to Teachers
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Employment Security Commission
Wayne Community College (2 tables)
Verizon Wireless/Cellular Sales
First Command Financial Services
Bojangles
O’Berry Neuro Medical Treatment Center
Assurance Wireless
Southco Distributing
Home Health and Hospice
US Marines
TheraPeds

There will also be skill-sharpening seminars going on for the public to increase their knowledge of current techniques that can help them score an interview and land a job. Wayne Community College’s Lori Waller will conduct three seminars that last 30 minutes each. At noon the topic will be resume writing. At 1 pm the class will focus on networking. And at 2pm the final seminar will discuss interviewing skills. Ms. Waller is the Director of Cooperative Education and Coordinator of the WORKS Employability Lab. She brings a wealth of teaching and academic experience in helping students successfully transition from school to work.

According to Dr. Marlee Ray, Executive Director at WAGES, “this is a great opportunity to help the community understand the diverse employment prospects available here in Wayne County and the surrounding area.” There is no charge to participate in the Career Fair. We encourage all potential job seekers to dress for success, bring copies of their resume and business cards, and come see the exciting opportunities available at the WAGES Career Fair.

2010
06/24
CATEGORY
Workforce
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All Needles, No Hay

Needle StackOne of the toughest obstacles for employers today is finding the right employee with the skills necessary to perform a particular job.  Although each job requires a different and unique set of skills, there are a few fundamental skills that remain universal: applied mathematics, reading for information, and locating information.  Wayne County has a way to measure and document the level of these fundamental skills.  As a result, employers in Wayne County are finding more needles than hay in the workforce pool these days.

Wayne County consistently ranks #1 in North Carolina for the number of Career Readiness Certificates awarded, and currently hold 9.1% of CRCs in the state.  Let’s put that into perspective. 

 

County & County Seat          Civilian Labor Workforce     % Holding CRC
Wayne (Goldsboro, NC)                 53,261                                                   8.9%         

Wake (Raleigh, NC)                       454,777                                             2 .1%                                        

Guilford (Greensboro, NC)           244,008                                                1.3%

Mecklenburg (Charlotte, NC)        461,405                                               0.1%                        

State of North Carolina                4,571,156                                              1.1%     

Nationwide                                       154,715,000                                        3.3%

*Figures represent civilian labor workforce for April 2010.  Data gathered from the Employment Security Commission website http://www.ncesc1.com/lmi/default.asp on 6-2-10

Wayne County, NC currently holds 1% of all CRCs in the Nation.
*source http://www.act.org/certificate/maps/

Nearly 9% of the civilian workforce in Wayne County holds a CRC.  What does that mean for existing employers and prospective employers considering relocation to Wayne County?  We have a quality workforce and documentation to prove it.  How many other communities can say that? 

The recruitement and retention efforts of the Wayne County Development Alliance are enhanced by the ability to market our workforce as skilled and, more importantly, certified.  Our existing industries have enjoyed the benefits of hiring individuals holding a CRC.  Not only are they experiencing an increase in the quality of workers, they are also seeing a decrease in turnover as a result of seeking out individuals with a CRC.   

So, go ahead and take advantage of our certified workforce - We don’t mind.

2010
06/02
CATEGORY
Workforce
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