Institute for Emerging Issues

📣 Registration is OPEN for the 2027 Emerging Issues Forum: Future Forward Housing on 2/17 in Raleigh! As the finale of IEI's 3-year infrastructure series, this forum will bring leaders together to tackle our state's housing challenges. Get your tickets: go.ncsu.edu/2027forum:x

⏰ Final Call: Applications for the Fall 2026 Strategic Workforce Leadership Initiative close tomorrow! Connect w/ other leaders passionate about economic growth and workforce development while becoming a certified Strategic Workforce Leader. Apply now: go.ncsu.edu/workforceleader

A few spots are still open for the Fall 2026 Strategic Workforce Leadership Initiative! Leaders will explore how education, policy, data and economics shape our workforce ecosystem—and leave w/ strategies to help communities thrive. Apply by 10/23: go.ncsu.edu/workforceleader

IEI's Jess Epsten and Sara Nichols with @LandofSkyRC are taking the virtual stage for @ncIMPACTsog's next GPS Drivers of Change webinar, "Making the Connection Count: Helping Communities Get the Most from Digital Access"! Learn more and register now: ncimpact.sog.unc.edu/drivers-of-cha…

Applications are open for the Fall 2026 Strategic Workforce Leadership Initiative, Nov. 16-19! Gain the strategic skills needed to leverage the strengths in your community and create impactful initiatives. Spots are limited! Apply by 10/23: go.ncsu.edu/workforceleader