Boosting Career Opportunities in Coal and Manufacturing Communities
Available On-Demand
This webinar is available on-demand. If you have issue accessing the recording, please email nacomeetings@naco.org.
The flexibility of a county’s workforce is crucial for success. Learn how county initiatives promote professional growth and career transitions to strengthen the local job market. Join NACo’s Building Resilient Economies in Coal Communities (BRECC) National Network and Counties for Career Success (C4CS) initiatives for this collaborative webinar that showcases successful programs in coal and manufacturing communities.
Speakers
Matt Bogoshian
Curt Oldfield
Jenniffer McCloskey
Molly Bashay
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Building Resilient Economies in Coal Communities
The Building Resilient Economies in Coal Communities initiative connected coal communities, supported local leaders and built capacity in under-resourced communities to advance new approaches and projects for economic diversification.
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Counties for Career Success
The Counties for Career Success initiative supported counties in enhancing pathways to education and employment. The 2023-2024 cohort received technical assistance, expert guidance and peer learning opportunities.
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