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42 <br /> • Clinical Trials Research:Trains students to manage and oversee clinical research trials. <br /> • Medical Assisting: skills for administrative and clinical roles in healthcare settings. <br /> • Respiratory Therapy:to care for patients with respiratory disorders. <br /> • Occupational Therapy Assistant:to assist occupational therapists in rehabilitative services. <br /> • Practical Nursing: Offers training for students to become licensed practical nurses. <br /> • Anesthesia Technology <br /> • Restorative Dental Technology <br /> • Surgical Technology <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 Central 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 2025-2026: <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 CPRC,there are many areas for potential coordination <br /> between the Orange County HOME Consortium and the CPRC <br /> Discussion <br /> Orange County's economic base is anchored in the healthcare, education, and professional <br /> services sectors, supported by a strong retail and service industry that caters to these high-skilled <br /> 39 <br />