CPRC News & Updates

August 7, 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:

New Heat Governance & Planning Resources
NCLM Announces Fall 2024 Advancing Municipal Leaders Schedule
Elected Officials Media Training

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Popular Links & Resources
Career Opportunities
Upcoming Events

New Heat Governance & Planning Resources

A HUGE shoutout to the Housing team for their hard work on the Youth Homelessness System Improvement grant they recently received from US Department of Housing and Urban Development! This funding will enable the creation of the Triangle Youth Assistance Coalition, which will serve Durham, Orange, Wake, and Chatham counties.

This grant was officially announced at a press conference held at our offices on June 6, with key representatives from local governments and partner agencies in attendance. Congresswoman Valerie Foushee expressed her support saying, “This $1.6 million will help CPRC address youth homelessness and create a regional response system across the Triangle, ensuring young North Carolinians have secure housing.

Intro to Heat Tabletop Planning

Maturity Model for Heat Governance

Heat related illnesses and death are largely preventable with proper planning, education, and action. Heat.gov serves as the premier source of heat and health information for the nation to reduce the health, economic, and infrastructural impacts of extreme heat. Learn more at www.heat.gov.

NCLM Announces Fall 2024 Advancing Municipal Leaders Schedule

The North Carolina League of Municipalities (NCLM) has announced their Fall 2024 Advancing Municipal Leaders (AML) Schedule! The League will be offering 10 different courses across North Carolina, with every location offering two courses per event.

Each training offers credit towards their AML Certificate program. Lunch is included at each training. Courses being offered are:

Fundamentals for Elected Officials
Legal Basics for Municipal Governing Boards
HR 101: A Comprehensive Overview of Municipal Employee Management
Cybersecurity 101
Municipal Supervisory Basics
10 Keys to Municipal Finance
Commit to Civility
Ethics for Municipal Staff
Excellence in Municipal Customer Service
Small Town Strategic Planning

Full Schedule & Registration Info

Elected Officials Media Training - Only a few seats left!

ONLY A FEW SEATS LEFT! As an elected official, engaging with the media is a vital part of your role, though it can often feel daunting. To support you, Central Pines Regional Council is thrilled to offer a comprehensive media training workshop for officials in our region. This session will equip you with the skills and confidence needed to navigate media interactions successfully. Join us on Wednesday, August 14, from 10 am to 2 pm at Central Pines in Durham.

Learn More & Register

Family Forward NC is Expanding!

Family Forward NC® Community Certification is an opportunity for coalitions, workgroups, partnerships, and alliances that are interested in boosting local economic sustainability by creating a family-friendly business base. A community can be an individual municipality, a regional partnership, or an entire county. With support from NCECF, the ideal community could build a strong public/private partnership of nonprofits and business leaders dedicated to supporting children and families, all while boosting the local economy through employee productivity, recruitment, and retention. The ripple effect will create a community where children and families thrive.

Join the movement to create thriving, family-friendly workplaces! The North Carolina Early Childhood Foundation (NCECF) invites you to lead a Family Forward NC® Community Certification campaign. Funded by the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, this certification fosters public/private partnerships that advance health equity and economic sustainability. Be a leader in your community—apply today and make a lasting impact! Thirty minute information sessions will be held August 13 at 2:00 pm and August 15 at 10:00 am.

Information Sessions

Career Opportunities

CPRC Openings

More Job & Career Opportunities

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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!

Planner/Zoning Development Specialist (Carrboro)
Transportation Planner (CAMPO)
Streets & Grounds Supervisor (Carrboro)
Stormwater Assistance Coordinator (Carrboro)
Development Plan Reviewer (Clayton)
Maintenance/Construction Worker I (Carrboro)
Land Development Manager (Clayton)
Solid Waste Equipment Operator I (Carrboro)
Utility Engineer (Fuquay-Varina)
Utility Maintenance Technician - Trainee, I, II, or III (Hillsborough)
Assistant Director Affordable Housing & Community Connections Department (Chapel Hill)
Housing Programs Coordinator (Chapel Hill)
Facilities Administrator (Carrboro)
Senior Planner - Long Range Focus (Johnston County)
Assistant County Attorney - Social Services (Johnston County)

Learning Opportunities & Events

Event	When & Where	Details
Designated Employer Representative Training	Thursday, August 8 8:30 am - 4:30 pm CPRC Office \| Durham	Learn more and register HERE
Media Training for Elected Officials	Wednesday, August 14 10:00 am - 2:00 pm CPRC Office\| Durham	Cost: $350 Register HERE
CPRC Board of Delegates Meeting	Wednesday, August 28 6:00 pm CPRC \| Durham	Find out more HERE