Mark Cuban Says This Will Be the No.1 Job Skill in 10 Years

February 24, 2017 Catawba Careers 0

Study after  study has shown that millions of jobs are at risk of becoming automated in the coming years.  And the U.S. is not prepared, says Mark Cuban, the billionaire software developer and owner of the […]

In Appalachia’s Foothills, a Leaner Textile Industry Rises

February 24, 2017 Catawba Careers 0

THE CAVERNOUS manufacturing room at InnovaKnits, a contract producer of knitwear in Conover, North Carolina, is empty save for four large flat-bed knitting machines, four linking machines, and four women. German-made Stoll machines knit like […]

Catawba County mayors discuss attracting youth to area, business opportunities

February 24, 2017 Catawba Careers 0

Mayors from municipalities across Catawba County joined the Hickory Young Professionals on Thursday morning for a panel discussion for the first Inside the Metro event of the year. Mayors from Hickory, Newton, Maiden, Claremont and […]

Home schools continue to grow in numbers in Catawba County

February 21, 2017 Catawba Careers 0

Flexibility and freedom are just some of the reasons thousands of families have turned to home schools for their children’s educational needs. Thirty years ago there were 381 home schools in North Carolina, serving 809 […]

Friends of Hickory discuss education priorities

February 21, 2017 Catawba Careers 0

Friends of Hickory (FOH) had their second meeting last week, where they invited a few influential members of the community to discuss topics of education in the county. “Education is one of the most important […]

CVCC Students Study McDonald’s Franchise Business Model

February 20, 2017 Catawba Careers 0

Catawba Valley Community College’s Accounting and Business Administration faculty are incorporating a study of McDonald’s Corporation into their courses this semester.  Students recently visited McDonald’s on Springs Road in Hickory as part of their examination. […]

50+ Genius STEM Activities For Kids (And Their Grown-ups)

February 20, 2017 Catawba Careers 0

Did you know that your house could be considered a mini STEM laboratory? Check out these STEM projects. Chances are you have the materials right at your fingertips. Click here to continue reading this article. 

Furniture Academy celebrates graduates

February 20, 2017 Catawba Careers 0

The Catawba Valley Furniture Academy, a public/private partnership between Catawba Valley Community College and major western N.C. furniture manufacturers, recently celebrated the success of graduates Jaime Ramirez of Conover and Maximo Cruz-Lopez of Hickory. Their […]

Corning to open Newton facility, create 210 jobs

February 20, 2017 Catawba Careers 0

The City of Newton and Catawba County held a special-called joint meeting Monday morning to unveil a new economic development opportunity. The project known as “Project Longleaf” announced a $67 million investment and creation of […]

News Alert: Catawba County Chamber of Commerce announces new president

February 15, 2017 Catawba Careers 0

The Catawba County Chamber of Commerce announced the new president and CEO on Wednesday at the annual shareholders luncheon in Hickory. Lindsay Keisler is the new president and CEO of the chamber of commerce. She […]

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