ncIMPACT Initiative

The US childcare crisis affects families, workers, and the economy, and innovative solutions are being tested right here in North Carolina. We examine why affordable childcare is scarce, highlighting workforce challenges and the financial struggles of childcare centers, and explore the paradox of costs being too high for families yet too low to provide living wages. Learn more below in the latest #ncIMPACT short. Watch the new season of ncIMPACT on Fridays at 7:30 PM on PBS NC and streaming on the PBS app. Special thanks to Buncombe Partnership for Children, Madison County - Community & Economic Development Department, and Henderson County, North Carolina. This ncIMPACT Initiative segment was supported by UNC Health.

Thank you to the N.C. Division of Workforce Solutions for highlighting the "7 Steps to Get Hired" course offered by #CarolinaAcross100, NCWorks and NC Works NextGen! Learn about the course and share with #OpportunityYouth who would benefit from this upskilling opportunity: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gcUNU3gj A special thank you to the The Golden LEAF Foundation who provided support for this project.

A crew from PBS NC visited our campus back in October to do a segment on our 911 Communications & Operations program. We were featured on an ncIMPACT Initiative episode that was doing a deep dive into groundbreaking methods that are transforming public safety. We are featured at the top of the show: https://lnkd.in/ePFfm3QV

Caldwell County Economic Development, in collaboration with the City of Lenoir and the Western Piedmont Council of Government, has published a comprehensive Housing Plan for Caldwell County. The Plan synthesizes input from a wide range of stakeholders, including builders, developers, planners, businesses, homeowners, renters, and prospective residents. It also highlights demographic and other data that show the strengths and ways to address housing needs that are present in the county. Learn more on our website at https://lnkd.in/eTJHTrKU #caldwellcountync

The #ncIMPACT “Housing” episode is now available for streaming on PBS North Carolina! 📲 📺 Learn how local communities in Durham, Randolph and Mecklenburg counties are addressing housing challenges. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eMjDYYZe #ncIMPACT #PBSNC #Housing

On February 18, we welcomed the 14 “Our State, Our Homes” community collaborative teams to the UNC School of Government for our first forum. Since then, teams have been hard at work crafting a community vision statement, asset map, and standards of engagement to guide their collaborative efforts. Stay connected and keep learning with us by following along with program events on our website! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e9KCfPXy #CarolinaAcross100 #OSOH #AffordableHousing

In five years, average rents in Durham have shot up over 50%, pricing out longtime residents and making homeownership a distant dream for many. Through innovative zoning changes, creative public-private partnerships, and a unique community land trust model, this NC city is taking a bold approach to tackle the housing crisis. See how Durham is working to keep housing affordable for everyone. Watch the new season of ncIMPACT on Fridays at 7:30 PM on PBS NC and streaming on the PBS app. Special thanks to City of Durham and Durham Community Land Trustees, Inc. This ncIMPACT Initiative segment was supported by UNC Health.

Coming up on ncIMPACT… 📺 📲 Explore how North Carolina communities are working together to use creative solutions for local housing challenges. This #ncIMPACT “Housing” episode is available for streaming beginning March 14 on PBS North Carolina: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/efwegZ-R

There is a gap between the demand for and the supply of reasonably priced housing options that meet NC communities' needs. Find key stats, potential community responses, and examples of local action in the #GPSNC Managing Disruption Briefing Book: https://lnkd.in/eFwzV9MN Links to keep exploring ideas and resources for planning to meet community needs related to housing affordability and accessibility. ▶️ https://lnkd.in/eFwzV9MN ▶️ https://lnkd.in/e3tdWaBt ▶️ https://lnkd.in/eMXYPME3 #housing #access #affordability #nc #GPSNC #CarolinaAcross100 #ncIMPACT

Thank you, ncIMPACT Initiative, for featuring Wilkes Community College in the latest episode on economic development. More importantly, thank you for featuring Josh's story as a vital piece of the puzzle. No community can thrive without individuals like Josh taking a huge leap of faith in the face of new opportunities. Wilkes Community College is featured at 16:05 - view the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/ekMuzjb4.