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As early childhood apprenticeships increase, leaders say more are needed to support ‘the workforce behind the workforce’

by Liz Bell | September 9, 2025

In January 2023, there were around 12 active early childhood educator apprentices across the state — teachers working in early childhood classrooms while going to school. Now, there are 368. One of those, Micky Johnson, is a “floater,” a flexible...

Robeson Community College students demonstrate their training at the college’s lineman rodeo

by Rakyah Jacobs | September 9, 2025

Graduates of Robeson Community College (RCC)’s Electrical Lineman program demonstrated their training and determination during the Lineman Rodeo held Aug. 28 immediately following their graduation ceremony. Tim Bryant, the director of industrial technologies at RCC, emphasized how the rodeo prepares...

Connect Church: Breaking down barriers and meeting new neighbors in Iredell County

by Betsy Greer | September 9, 2025

Harmony Methodist Church in Iredell County started offering free ESL (English as a second language) classes to community members wanting to learn English in September 2019. Six years later, the program is still up and running and has earned some...

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