10.16.2019 - By North Carolina Association of County Commissioners
Big challenges require creative solutions, so we’re talking about how one county’s smart approach to the challenge of workforce development has paid off by attracting business, generating job placements, and creating proud legacies. Hugh Sandoe, who works as the Analytics and Optimization Coordinator with Cleveland County, manages the Accelerate Cleveland program, and he joins us to talk about this award-winning solution to connect underemployed citizens to industries in search of skilled labor. Relevant Links Cleveland County Government - clevelandcounty.com Bridges BBQ - bridgesbbq.com LGFCU Excellence in Innovation Awards - ncacc.org/lgfcuawards NCACC County Management Fellowship Program - ncacc.org/304/County-Management-Fellowship-Program Accelerate Cleveland - clevelandcounty.com “I Love Lucy” Chocolate Factory Scene - youtube.com/watch?v=BXeg22BL8d8