January 9, 2024 Minutes Approved

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD January 9, 2024 NC Works @ Europa Center 100 Europa Dr Suite 101 Chapel Hill Minutes Members Present: Sharon Hill, Tom Proctor, Dave Gephart, Kristen Young, Jane Saiers, Johnny Morris, Elise Tyler, Estella Johnson, Barbara Jessie-Black Members Not Present: Hasan Abdullah Guest Speakers: Pat Sturdivant, Barbara Brothers, Tom White, Nancy Coston, Sharron Hinton, Caraina Edwards Orange County Staff: Steve Brantley, Amanda Garner, Lindsey Hirni Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Kristen Young at 11:50 a.m. Approval of Minutes A motion was made by Dave Gephart and seconded by Sharon Hill to approve the Minutes from the November 14, 2023 meeting. The motion passed unanimously. Capital Area Workforce Development: Pat Sturdivant, Executive Director of CAWD, gave a brief introduction on what Capital Area Workforce Development's mission is and how they provide services through the NCWorks Career Centers. She introduced Barbara Brothers, Business Engagement Director, who provided an extensive presentation on all facets of the CAWD. Barbara gave an overview on how they help to prepare employees with skills and on-job training as well as providing scholarships. She explained how they partner with NCWorks, Economic Development and stakeholders to impact the workforce community. She mentioned the collaboration work they do to help deliver account services. The CAWD will help with hiring events, incentivize employers, wage analysis comparison, operational skills training, recruitment and offer grants for employers as well. The CAWD also helps with labor market data, strategic planning, workforce development which are all very important and support Economic Development. The committee asked a few questions about how CAWD supports C level executive jobs, how would high school students find their services, are there childcare and transportation challenges. Sharron Hinton, Human Services Manager, provided answers to most of these questions as well as Caraina Edwards, Youth Services Coordinator. All of these services are available through NCWorks. Old Business Steve reminded the board members to review the Annual Report and Work Plan and provide feedback prior to the due date of January 191" New Business The board members were given the 2024 meeting schedule and a few members were reminded that their first-year term would be expiring in June Those members all said they were interested in serving a second term if reappointed. There will be three empty positions which will be filled with new members, so Steve encouraged the committee to help recruit some volunteers to apply to the Board. Amanda told the committee of the upcoming AG Summitt and County Roadshow.