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Lost & Hidden Talent Initiatives

Strengthening The Eastern NC
Economy

Eastern North Carolina is chock full of opportunity and talent, but not everyone knows how to recognize it or access it. We are committed to identifying and engaging individuals and communities who may be underserved or overlooked. From opportunity youth to military veterans, formerly incarcerated individuals to post-industrial communities, there is a wealth of talent and potential to be cultivated. We’re creating an ecosystem that connects potential to opportunity. 

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Lost & Hidden Talent Goals:

Unleashing untapped potential 

Our hidden & lost talent initiatives aim to:

  • Engage opportunity youth (ages 16-24) who are out of school and work, providing career pathways and opportunities
  • Support our veterans transitioning to civilian careers with resources and job opportunities that leverage their training and skills
  • Create opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals to re-enter the workforce and build rewarding lives and careers
  • Build a collaborative network of businesses, educators, and nonprofits to connect untapped talent to economic opportunities

What We Do:

Strengthening communities through opportunity

We deliver on our hidden & lost talent goals through focused initiatives, including:

  • Opportunity Youth Programs:
    Connecting young people who are ready for work to mentorship, education, and skills training so they can access meaningful careers here at home
  • Veteran Transition Support:
    Partnering with national and community organizations to help veterans translate their military experience into successful civilian jobs
  • Second-Chance Employment Programs:
    Collaborating with employers to create pathways for formerly incarcerated individuals to contribute to the workforce

Let’s Shape the Future of Eastern North Carolina Together.

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NC East Alliance’s Key Initiatives:

Education Initiatives

STEM East builds a strong regional talent pipeline by equipping educators and students with STEM resources, curriculum, and real-world career pathways.

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Economic Development & Employer Initiatives

We partner with regional employers to strengthen Eastern North Carolina’s workforce pipeline, promote career opportunities, and support efforts to prepare, attract, and retain top talent.

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Marketing Initiatives

We elevate Eastern North Carolina’s story through region-wide marketing that highlights the area’s opportunity, beauty, and creativity for residents and audiences beyond.

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Lost & Hidden Talent

We strengthen the region’s talent ecosystem by surfacing untapped opportunities and supporting overlooked individuals in accessing training and career pathways.

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Community Development Initiatives

We help restore vibrancy and pride in Eastern North Carolina’s small towns and rural communities through redevelopment planning and revitalization efforts.

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