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Beaufort County pursues ECU partnership and relaunch of internship program
Summary
Staff met with ECU's School of Business and the Cunanan Center to discuss workforce partnerships; funding has been secured to relaunch a Rise29-like internship program to connect students with local employers.
County economic development staff reported a meeting with East Carolina University's School of Business and the Cunanan Center to identify partnership opportunities and better align workforce needs with local employers. The meeting was presented as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the talent pipeline.
Squires said the previously successful Rise29 internship program was highlighted and that "funding has been secured to relaunch a similar initiative," which staff hope will provide new opportunities for local businesses to engage student talent. Committee members encouraged moving forward with program design and employer outreach.
