Wayne Community College Vice President of Workforce Continuing Education Services and Community Engagement Renita Dawson has been selected to join the fifth cohort of The Hunt Institute’s ElevateNC: Higher Education program.
The program is designed to equip individuals with the necessary tools and knowledge to drive meaningful policy changes in the field of higher education.
The fifth cohort is comprised of leaders from various sectors, including state policymakers, K–12 superintendents and teachers, higher education administrators and faculty, business community members, advocacy organizations, and representatives from local government.
In partnership with myFutureNC, ElevateNC: Higher Education is dedicated to supporting the statewide postsecondary attainment goal of having two million North Carolinians earn a degree by 2030.
“Cross-sector collaboration is urgently needed for North Carolina to meet the state’s educational attainment goal of two million by 2030. Achieving this goal is a crucial step in addressing the state’s workforce needs and equipping more North Carolinians for jobs that pay family-sustaining wages,” said Cecilia Holden, president and CEO of myFutureNC.
“By uniting diverse stakeholders through their time in ElevateNC, we can harness a wide range of expertise, resources, and perspectives to develop comprehensive solutions and create a seamless pathway for individuals to thrive in today’s economy,” Holden said.
The cohort will engage in four sessions throughout the year. Each session encompasses a diverse range of topics and policy issues. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from leading practitioners, students, and elected officials, as well as state and national resource experts. Additionally, the sessions will offer practical strategies for implementing the knowledge gained in participants’ respective communities.
“We are immensely grateful for our partners at myFutureNC and to be welcoming our newest group of talented leaders in this fifth cohort of ElevateNC,” said Dr. Javaid Siddiqi, president and CEO of The Hunt Institute. “Together, through this program, we empower individuals with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to unlock their full potential, pursue rewarding careers, and make meaningful contributions to society.”
About The Hunt Institute
The Hunt Institute, an affiliate of the Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy, is a recognized leader in the movement to transform public education. Marshaling expertise from a nationwide partner network since its establishment in 2001, The Institute brings together people and resources that help build and nurture visionary leadership and mobilize strategic action for greater educational outcomes and student success. For more information, please visit: http://www.hunt-institute.org/
About myFutureNC
myFutureNC is a statewide nonprofit focused on educational attainment that includes some of North Carolina’s most influential education, business, and civic leaders. The organization was formed with the goal to create a stronger, more competitive North Carolina. myFutureNC is working across sectors and in communities throughout the state to close gaps in the education pathway, to promote alignment between educational programming and business/industry needs, and to ultimately improve educational opportunities for all North Carolinians. Join our efforts, stay in touch, and help champion success for our state and all of its people. Visit www.myfuturenc.org.
About Wayne Community College
Wayne Community College is a public, learning-centered institution with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, the college serves around 10,000 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry, and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 150 college credit programs. WCC’s mission is to meet the educational, training, and cultural needs of the communities it serves.