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68 <br /> Furthermore,the TJCOG has identified the following priorities for 2019-2020: <br /> • CEDS Strategy Refinement and Outreach <br /> • Technical Assistance <br /> • Housing <br /> • Resiliency <br /> • Workforce Development <br /> Given that housing is one of the priorities for TJCOG, it appears that there are many areas for potential <br /> coordination between the Orange County HOME Consortium and the TJCOG. <br /> Discussion <br /> Orange County's economic base lies in the healthcare, education, and professional services sectors, in <br /> addition to retail and other service sectors that accommodate them. As such,the county's workforce <br /> has a very high educational attainment and the unemployment rate is low.The greatest shortcoming of <br /> workers vis-a-vis jobs are in lower-paying sectors that rely on less-trained workers. It is possible that <br /> these workers are unable to afford the high cost of housing in Orange County. <br /> FFY 2020—2024 Orange County, NC HOME Consortium 65 <br /> Consolidated Plan <br /> OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.06/30/2018) <br />