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New program will pay students to train for jobs in high-demand fields

PRE News & Ideas | By Annette Weston
Published February 14, 2025 at 6:59 AM EST
A nearly $300,000 grant from the Golden LEAF Foundation will fund Carteret Works, which will provide training that will help fill high-demand healthcare, trades, and hospitality and culinary positions in the region.
Carteret Community College
A nearly $300,000 grant from the Golden LEAF Foundation will fund Carteret Works, which will provide training that will help fill high-demand healthcare, trades, and hospitality and culinary positions in the region.

Carteret Community College has launched an internship-to-apprenticeship program that’s designed to connect high school and college students with local businesses for paid learning opportunities.

A nearly $300,000 grant from the Golden LEAF Foundation will fund Carteret Works, which will provide training that will help fill high-demand healthcare, trades, and hospitality and culinary positions in the region.

Golden LEAF President Scott Hamilton said it’s intended to bridge the gap between education and employment by providing students with real-world experience, high school and college credits, and industry-recognized credentials.
Annette Weston
Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.
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