Economic Development
in Eastern NC
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Strengthening a
Homegrown Workforce
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Serving 29 Counties
in Rural Eastern NC
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Leaders in Innovative Rural Economic Development
NC East Alliance is focused on growing the economy of eastern North Carolina through stretching the boundaries of rural economic development, workforce development, education, and marketing.
Economic Development
Serving as a contact for companies interested in locating in eastern NC as well as providing technical assistance to international entrepreneurs entering the United States market.
Workforce Development & Education
Connecting Public Schools, Community Colleges, and Industry through the STEM East Industry In Schools Initiative with the goal of building awareness of job opportunities in eastern NC.
Marketing & Talent Attraction
Building a regional identity by promoting existing assets that lead to a higher quality of life.
STEM East Industry in Schools 2024: Building Our Future Workforce in Eastern NC! 💡
STEM East, an initiative by NC East Alliance, is focused on bridging education and workforce development across eastern North Carolina. This year, the Industry Cluster Institutes (Smart Agriculture, Healthcare, Aviation, Green Energy, Blue Economy, and BioPharma) brought together 250+ educators from 25 school districts to explore hands-on learning with nine local community colleges, all to inspire future career paths for students right here at home.
Teachers engaged in industry tours and workshops to deepen their understanding of local career opportunities for their students, from high-tech agriculture to healthcare and aviation.
By bringing together educators, regional industries, and community colleges, STEM East is ensuring that students in Eastern NC have accessible pathways to fulfilling careers, creating a brighter future for our region.
Thank you to all the educators, community colleges, and industry leaders who made this event a huge success!
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