Do your homework for a video job interview
When you boil it down, it’s similar to auditioning for an acting role — the way you look and how you respond to the unexpected (on camera) can make or break whether you get the […]
Month: December 2016
2016 Year in Review EDUCATION: New leadership, academic growth highlight Catawba County’s education
After the release of the state’s READY accountability results in September, Hickory Public Schools, under the leadership of Superintendent Robbie Adell, was no longer considered a low-performing district. These scores reflect the fourth year of […]
GKN Driveline to Expand Again in Maiden, NC, Creating 143 New Jobs and Investing $110 M
GKN Driveline announced today it intends to expand its Catawba County manufacturing facility again. The company plans to create at least 143 new jobs by the end of 2019 and invest more than $110 million […]
Catawba County Schools’ new superintendent shares vision after district tour
The new superintendent for the Catawba County Schools (CCS) system is ready to share his vision for the future. Matthew Stover spent his first month on the job visiting all 29 schools in the district, […]
$20 Million Prysmian Expansion to Create 50 New Jobs
Prysmian Group, a global cable producer serving the energy and telecom industries, is expanding its manufacturing facility in Claremont, North Carolina. The company’s $20 million investment is expected to create 50 new jobs over the […]
BDI Publishes Workforce Campaign Report
Burke Development, Inc. (BDI) has published a report from the first phase of its workforce marketing campaign, which evaluates the perceptions citizens have of the job opportunities available in Burke County. Research was gathered from […]
Gerber Collaborates with CVCC to Address Skilled Workforce Gap Needed Among Leading Furniture Manufacturers
Gerber Technology, the world leader in integrated software, automation and vision systems for the apparel, graphics, packaging and other industrial markets, announced its continued sponsorship for the newly expanded Catawba Valley Furniture Academy at Catawba […]
Library Awarded NEH Grant for Hmong Heritage Project
The Catawba County Library has been awarded a Common Heritage grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). The library will collaborate with the Historical Association of Catawba County and the Digital Heritage Center […]
Jenkins Elementary School bridges tech gap with Wonder Lab
Students at Jenkins Elementary School have a new, “game-changing” tool to teach them about technology – the Wonder Lab. As part of its participation in the annual Hour of Code to celebrate Computer Science Education […]
Hickory Young Professionals honor Top 10 Under 40 for leadership
Hickory Young Professionals has announced its 2016 Top 10 Under 40 Awards recipients. The awards program is designed to highlight the outstanding young professionals in the community and to indicate who the next community leaders […]