SMITHFIELD – The Triangle East Chamber of Commerce has been proud to lead ongoing efforts in Johnston County to develop innovative workforce development programs and connections between business and education.
They are proud to announce their endorsement of myFutureNC, a statewide non-profit organization focused on educational attainment. This organization is the result of cross-sector collaboration between North Carolina leaders in education, business, and government. Its mission is that North Carolina should have a goal that 2 million North Carolinians will have a high-quality credential or postsecondary degree by 2030.
Mike Mancuso, President and CEO of the Chamber, said “The Triangle East Chamber Executive Board is excited to be the First Regional Chamber in North Carolina to support the efforts of MyFutureNC as they align with our goal of a strong local workforce pipeline to support current and future employers growth in the Triangle East Region of NC.”
Joining the NC Chamber, 58 community colleges, and 23 workforce development boards, the Triangle East Chamber will help advance the educational attainment of students in North Carolina and foster partnerships to achieve that goal.
Please see www.myfuturenc.org for more information and www.jocoworks.net for a look at the Triangle East Chamber’s local initiatives to connect education and workforce development.
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(News Release)
