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National Association for Regional Councils (NARC) Conference -  Day 3 -2/13/24 I'm here in Washington DC getting knowledge and making connections to address the issues our region is concerned with, such as affordable housing. Today's meetings and sessions were thought-provoking, starting with a session on the challenges of affordable housing, connected to the housing supply. Commissioner from Naco reminded us all, "Be open to a changing environment and be a catalyst to that change." Director Jason Jordan encouraged, "Make investments in people by making investments in infrastructure." We received printed and online resources to help in these endeavors. Affordable housing and workforce housing are getting more difficult due to rising costs, whether from needed zoning reform, cost of construction, and cost of land. But we can address the things we control, like regulatory zoning and outdated zoning codes, etc. Later, we heard from Urban Forestry, which covered opportunities for federal support for a greener and healthier environment. Plus, in our roundtables, connected with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the numerous grant opportunities our localities, whether municipal, school district, or in partnerships with non profits can take advantage of. Collaboration is key. Finally ended with the NARC Board Meeting saying farewell to outgoing ED and incoming while accomplishing plans for upcoming changes and conferences. "Building Community Together!" #YourVoiceMatters  #YourVoteMatters  #votepurple  https://lnkd.in/g7PzFWbW

Meet Lawton Henderson, our Spring 2024 intern, and a senior at East Carolina University! He is learning the inner workings of each department at Visit Greenville, NC, and doing some industry research for Greenville-Pitt County Sports Commission! Learn more about Lawton in our interview below ⬇   Q: What is your favorite part about working at Visit Greenville, NC? A: Definitely working with the team and getting to know everyone.    Q: What is your post-grad plan? A: I would like to travel internationally before starting my career.   Q: What is your perfect day in Greenville? A: Going to an ECU Football Game, hitting the gym, and finishing the day with dinner at Angus Grill.   Q: If you could have dinner with 3 famous people from any time, who would they be? A: Joe Rogan, John Lennon, and Albert Einstein (he thinks it would be an interesting conversation).   Q: What is a fun fact about yourself? A: I have a cocker spaniel named after Jimi Hendrix.

During #scotappweek24, we hear from ELDERPARK HOUSING ASSOCIATION's Lauren Herd who started her career in housing as an apprentice. 📽️Learn more about Lauren's journey in our short video below

Meet Lawton Henderson, our Spring 2024 intern, and a senior at East Carolina University! He is learning the inner workings of each department at Greenville-Pitt County Convention & Visitors Bureau (Visit Greenville, NC), and doing some industry research for Play Greenville, NC Sports! Learn more about Lawton in our interview below ⬇   Q: What is your favorite part about working at Visit Greenville, NC? A: Definitely working with the team and getting to know everyone.    Q: What is your post-grad plan? A: I would like to travel internationally before starting my career.   Q: What is your perfect day in Greenville? A: Going to an ECU Football Game, hitting the gym, and finishing the day with dinner at Angus Grill.   Q: If you could have dinner with 3 famous people from any time, who would they be? A: Joe Rogan, John Lennon, and Albert Einstein (he thinks it would be an interesting conversation).   Q: What is a fun fact about yourself? A: I have a cocker spaniel named after Jimi Hendrix.

“This is going to add a whole other incentive bonus for our intern program!!” I took a client on a tour yesterday to one of our amazing communities we partner with. As soon as she stepped into the apartment, she spoke about the benefits of having a housing partner with National. As the demand for top talent continues to grow, providing a positive intern experience is more important than ever. At National Corporate Housing, we understand that the right housing can make a huge difference in how interns adapt to and thrive in their roles. Here’s how National adds value to intern programs across the country: 🏠 Smooth Onboarding: We provide comfortable, convenient housing that allows interns to settle in quickly and focus on what matters—their work. 💼 Enhanced Experience: Our tailored housing solutions not only meet but exceed expectations, creating a living environment that boosts both satisfaction and productivity. 💡 Cost-Effective Flexibility: Whether your program lasts a few weeks or several months, our customizable housing options fit your needs without breaking the bank. 🌍 Nationwide Reach: With quality properties across the country, we ensure that your interns receive consistent, high-standard accommodations, no matter where their roles take them. 👥 Streamlined Support: Our dedicated account managers simplify the process, offering a single point of contact for all your housing needs, so you can focus on your core business. Invest in your intern program with National Corporate Housing and watch how it transforms their experience and your results. #InternshipPrograms #CorporateHousing #TalentAcquisition #EmployeeExperience #NationalCorporateHousing https://lnkd.in/gM2YQze5

Do you remember your first day at work? No I don’t either... But it is time for another Weightmans early careers assessment day. That day when us grown up competent “professional” adults are shown up by the legal stars of the future…. And also the day when they make us line up for awkward photos in reception looking like it’s our first day 📸 Megan Melia Marc Prats Katy Moore Siobhan Jesson Denise Wright #lawyerlife #lawcareers #earlycareers #lawjobs #iveneverlookedsokeen

It is great to see the ongoing success of Right Track’s program over the years! I enrolled in the program back in 2016 and acquired substantial knowledge in professionalism and career development. #RightTrack #professionaldevelopment #careerdevelopment #network

Is there anything better than spending the day with counselors? This week our team was in Denver with school counselor corps grantees talking ICAP, blurring counseling domains- social emotional, academic and career & exploring work based learning and other interventions Some of the things we heard: -How do we get to career advising when we have students not getting basic needs met? -How do our counselors connect better with CTE teams to get exposed to trends in the labor market? -How do we address barriers to accessing work based learning? -How do we know we’re reaching students that need in school career development the most? -How do we start career interventions earlier so that students see themselves in top jobs? And what are they already doing? -Bringing employers in as a partner in planning WBL -Connecting student interests with their academic and career goals -Bringing parents and families into the conversation

Highly recommend undertaking a placement.