North Carolina is in the midst of working toward a lofty goal — 2 million high quality credentials or post secondary degrees by 2030. How will we get there? MyFutureNC says together. In this episode, Nation Hahn speaks with Cecilia Holden, president and CEO of MyFutureNC and Anita Brown-Graham, director of the ncImpact Initiative at the UNC School of Government. They talk about a new two-year pilot program that will support 10 local educational attainment collaboratives across North Carolina that seek to significantly increase the number of students successfully completing post-secondary credentials of value in the workforces. Applications are open through March 29, 2021. Learn more about the program and apply here.

In this episode, Nation sits down with Dan Gerlach to talk about the state’s revenue picture, what the budget may look like for the year ahead, and potential broadband expansion across the state. Dan shares a few broadband bright spots and his thoughts on what other issues will shape the legislative season. Thanks for listening!

In this episode, Nation is joined by Janet Spriggs, president of Forsyth Technical Community College. She shares her passion for equity, a state of the union about the college, and her proudest moments serving so far. Give it a listen and let us know what you think!

In this episode, Nation sits down with David Shockley, President of Surry Community College. Shockley shares the impact of COVID-19 on the college, the dire need for budget stabilization and faculty pay increases, the Surry-Yadkin Works program, and more. Thanks for listening!

This week, Nation Hahn catches up with Dr. Lisa Chapman, president of Central Carolina Community College. Chapman began her academic career at Central Carolina, before rising to a leadership role at the system office in Raleigh. She recently returned home to the college. During the course of our conversation, she shares what it feels like to go home again, what drew her back to Central Carolina, what reforms might be needed on transfers, and why budget stabilization is essential for community colleges across the state. Thanks for listening!