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67 <br /> UNC Health Care is currently constructing a new surgical hospital tower that will increase the need for <br /> health care workers in the county, and Duke Hospitals has several projects both in construction and in <br /> the planning stages. As Orange County's population continues to age,we may also see the construction <br /> of additional supportive living facilities that have health care workers on staff. <br /> How do the skills and education of the current workforce correspond to employment <br /> opportunities in the jurisdiction? <br /> Orange County's workforce is highly educated,with 61%of people in the labor force having a Bachelor's <br /> degree or higher.This corresponds to the workforce needs of the county, as the largest employment <br /> sector(education and healthcare) demands a highly-educated workforce. <br /> Describe any current workforce training initiatives, including those supported by Workforce <br /> Investment Boards, community colleges and other organizations. Describe how these efforts <br /> will support the jurisdiction's Consolidated Plan. <br /> An office of the State of North Carolina's "NC Works"job training and employment program is located in <br /> Chapel Hill. NC Works provides job search assistance, resume writing assistance, career information, and <br /> job education and training opportunities. <br /> Durham Technical Community College has a campus just south of Hillsborough that offers both <br /> academic credit and continuing education programs.The campus also offers a "Health Care Core <br /> Pathways" curriculum that provides students with a baseline from which to complete a number of <br /> healthcare-related degrees, including an Associate's Degree in Nursing or Respiratory Therapist <br /> certification. <br /> Given the substantial amount of employment opportunities—both currently-available and forecasted— <br /> within the healthcare field, it seems that the community college's focus on healthcare careers is well- <br /> justified and supports the Consolidated Plan. <br /> Does your jurisdiction participate in a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy <br /> (CEDS)? <br /> Yes <br /> If so, what economic development initiatives are you undertaking that may be coordinated <br /> with the Consolidated Plan? If not, describe other local/regional plans or initiatives that <br /> impact economic growth? <br /> Orange County is part of the Triangle J Council of Governments (TJCOG),which coordinates economic <br /> development planning for a seven-county region (Moore, Lee, Chatham, Orange, Durha, Wake, and <br /> Johnston).The goals of the TJCOG's CEDS are to: <br /> • Build on the Region's Competitive Advantage and Leverage the Marketplace <br /> • Establish and Maintain a Robust Regional Infrastructure <br /> • Create Revitalized and Vibrant Communities <br /> • Develop Healthy and Innovative people <br /> IFFY 2020–2024 Orange County, NC HOME Consortium 64 <br /> Consolidated Plan <br /> OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.06/30/2018) <br />