Laura Brogdon-Primavera is is the VP of Leadership Development at the Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce . Laura and her team have built a career and leadership development academy, which touches every single 7th grader in New Hanover County. Laura also oversees several other programs focused on Leadership Development in our region.

Did you know CLDA scaled from just 41 students to nearly 1,800 seventh graders in only a few years?

In this episode, we explore:

• How the Career & Leadership Development Academy launched in 2022 and quickly expanded to reach every 7th grader in New Hanover County Schools.

• Why 7th grade is the “sweet spot” for career exploration and early leadership development.

• What students are learning through industry visits, leadership skills, and exposure to local career pathways.

• How partnerships between schools, businesses, and the Chamber are helping build a stronger future workforce in our community.

Laura Brogdon-Primavera, M.Ed.,CCLP | LinkedIn

Career and Leadership Development Academy - Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, NC