Title:
Revised - Centralina Council of Governments’ Jobs, Workforce & Education Alignment Strategy for the Greater Charlotte Region
Summary
ACTION:
Receive an update on the Centralina Council of Government's regional economic development strategy
Staff Contact: Leslie Johnson, Assistant County Manager
Victoria Rittenhouse, Centralina Council of Governments
Commission Contact: Commissioner George Dunlap
Presentation: Yes
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
The Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy process is a US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration, sponsored national program. The Centralina Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for CCOG’s nine-county Economic Development District in the Greater Charlotte region was first developed in 2004. An updated five-year plan was adopted in 2007. The CEDS outlines an approach to regional growth and prosperity that builds on the region’s strengths, emphasizes key regional industry clusters, and prioritizes economic development projects. A required five-year update for the 2012 - 2017 was completed in September 2012.
The CEDS projects encompass identifying career pathways, building the talent pipeline, growing industry and jobs, and enhancing economic mobility opportunities.
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