Join Our Live Winter Webinar Series: Session 1: Leadership Reimagined is today, December 2, 2025. REGISTER NOW!
The episode features insights from Stephanie Deese, Executive Director of the North Carolina Association of Workforce Development Boards, who brings decades of experience in workforce development. From early work with Native American communities to leading statewide workforce initiatives, Stephanie outlines the evolution of the field and the urgent need for innovation, outreach, and cross-sector collaboration.
North Carolina’s workforce system has adapted in response to both state-level restructuring and national shifts, including the challenges of COVID-19 and the need to meet the demands of large employers like Toyota and Amazon. This conversation highlights how workforce boards must remain proactive, visible, and connected to both communities and economic development efforts.
You’ll hear insights on…
How North Carolina’s workforce boards consolidated and aligned with economic prosperity zones
Innovative outreach strategies developed during and after COVID-19
The growing importance of virtual access and digital tools in workforce services
Why local boards must be at the table for federal infrastructure and economic initiatives
Key leadership skills needed for rising workforce professionals
Tune in on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to hear this inspiring and practical conversation on the future of workforce development..
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