CPRC News & Updates

September 18, 2024

Welcome to "The Pine Needler," your go-to source for all things happening in the Central Pines Region! We're here to keep you in the loop with our bi-monthly updates on upcoming events and regional news. Stay connected with us as we bring you the latest happenings and stories that will surely make your day pine-tastic!

This Edition:

Help Shape the Future of Central NC
2024 Livable Communities Workshop
School of Government Courses

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Popular Links & Resources
Career Opportunities
Upcoming Events

Help Shape the Future of Central NC

Your opinion matters! Take our brief survey to help inform the Connected Region 2050 plan. Your feedback will guide decisions on transportation, housing, and more. Plus, you could win a $50 gift card! Share your vision for the future of our region today.

Take the Survey!

We are now on Instagram! Be sure to give us a follow @centralpinesnc.gov!

2024 Livable Communities Workshop: Designing for People of All Ages

This free, virtual workshop will explore how local leaders can design for people of all ages in urban, suburban, and rural communities. It will be held Wednesday, October 16 and Thursday, October 17 from 1:00 - 5:00 pm. Join for both days or just one of the two. Through 4 core themes - Housing, Transportation, Public Spaces, and Community Engagement - the workshop will share innovative solutions and best practices to design places that benefit people of all ages and abilities.

Learn More & Register

Upcoming School of Government Courses

The UNC School of Government has several courses coming up that may be of value to you or someone you work with. Listed below are the upcoming course offerings, and links to their registration pages.

UNC SOG Website

Title of Course

Dates, Times & Location

Registration Details

Historic Resilience Workshops

October 2 | Mt. Holly

October 30 | Wilmington

November 7 | Edenton

9 am - 4 pm

Course Cost: $25*

Affordable Housing Seminar: Tools, Strategies, & Case Studies for Local Government Leadership

October 4

10 am - 5 pm

Chapel Hill

Registration Deadline: 9/25

Cost: $260

Development Finance Toolbox

December 3-5

10 am - 4:30 pm

Online

Cost: $360

Community Development Academy

March 18-20 and April 15-17, 2025

Chapel Hill

Cost: $935

Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month is a month-long celebration of Hispanic and Latino history and culture. While we celebrate Hispanic and Latino communities beyond this month, from September 15 to October 15 we give extra recognition to the many contributions made to the history and culture of the United States, including important advocacy work, vibrant art, popular and traditional foods, and much more.

Learn More About Hispanic Heritage Month

Career Opportunities

CPRC Openings

Housing & Community Development Coordinator

More Job & Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities in the Region

There are so many amazing career opportunities to serve your community and work for local government in the Central Pines Region. Check out the most recent job postings here!