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15 <br /> counties with the lowest unemployment rate, enjoys the highest per capita income level, and <br /> has the highest percentage of local residents holding 4-year and higher education degrees. <br /> A variety of state and local government agencies, educational institutions, non-profits and <br /> private interests all contribute toward workforce preparedness on behalf of Orange County's <br /> residents who seek skills training and employment opportunities. Such agencies include: <br /> • local public school systems' Career and Technical Education (CTE) curriculum for <br /> Orange County & Chapel Hill/Carrboro high school students <br /> • Durham Technical Community College (new Hillsborough campus) <br /> • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill <br /> • State employment agencies such as "NCWorks" (503 W. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill) <br /> • Local nonprofits such as EmPowerment, Inc. (109 N. Graham Street, Chapel Hill) and <br /> OE Enterprises, Inc. (Hillsborough) <br /> • Orange County Department of Social Services' membership in the 5-county "Regional <br /> Partnership Workforce Development Board", which helps funds various employment <br /> and <br /> training solutions for job applications and employers. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin asked if staff could provide data about County employees that <br /> live inside the County versus outside, and how that correlates to their income level. <br /> Commissioner Price asked if staff could determine the percentage of department heads <br /> that live in Orange County. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs said years ago staff said it was too expensive to live in Orange <br /> County. <br /> 3. Orange County Property Naming Policy <br /> DEFERRED <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Dorosin, seconded by Commissioner Burroughs <br /> to adjourn the meeting at 10:20 p.m. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> Earl McKee, Chair <br /> Donna Baker <br /> Clerk to the Board <br />