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42 <br /> Durham Technical Community College—Orange County Campus-Situated just south of <br /> Hillsborough, Durham Technical Community College's Orange County Campus offers a variety of <br /> academic and continuing education programs.The campus provides a Health and Wellness <br /> curriculum, serving as a foundation for students aiming to pursue healthcare-related degrees. <br /> Programs include: <br /> • Associate Degree Nursing: Prepares students for licensure and practice as registered <br /> nurses. <br /> • Clinical Trials Research Associate:Trains students to manage and oversee clinical research <br /> trials. <br /> • Medical Assisting: Equips students with skills for administrative and clinical roles in <br /> healthcare settings. <br /> • Respiratory Therapy: Focuses on training students to care for patients with respiratory <br /> disorders. <br /> • Occupational Therapy Assistant: Prepares students to assist occupational therapists in <br /> rehabilitative services. <br /> • Practical Nursing: Offers training for students to become licensed practical nurses. <br /> These programs are designed to address the growing demand for healthcare professionals in the <br /> region.The Orange County Campus is expanding to better serve its students,with plans to add <br /> 14,000 square feet of space, including classrooms, labs, and student collaboration areas. <br /> Does your jurisdiction participate in a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy <br /> (CEDS)? <br /> Yes.This process is led by Central Pines Regional Council, Orange County's regional Council of <br /> Governments. <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 Centra Pines Regional Council(CPRC),which coordinates economic <br /> development planning for a seven-county region (Moore, Lee, Chatham, Orange, Durham,Wake, <br /> and Johnston).The goals of the CPRC'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 /> Furthermore, CPRC has identified the following priorities for 2023-2024: <br /> • CEDS Strategy Refinement and Outreach <br /> • Technical Assistance <br /> • Housing <br /> • Resiliency <br /> • Workforce Development <br /> 39 <br />