Greater Winston Salem Inc. was honored to host a sold-out crowd of over 650 of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County’s business and community leaders at the State of the Economy, proudly presented by Reynolds American Inc.! The room was energized as North Carolina Governor Josh Stein took the stage to share thoughtful insights on our state’s economic… Read More »
Category: Talent & Workforce
State of the Economy with NC Governor Josh Stein
Senior Academy Graduates Prepare for Next Chapter at Forsyth Tech
Forsyth Technical Community College is proud to announce that graduates from Senior Academy– a mentorship program for students – have been invited to continue their educational journeys at Forsyth Tech upon graduation from high school. This exciting news highlights the effective collaboration among Greater Winston-Salem Inc., Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, and Forsyth Tech, through Forsyth Works… Read More »
Forsyth Tech Chosen for Education Design Lab’s Reimagining Community College Design Challenge
Education Design Lab has convened five community colleges across the U.S. to develop and implement strategic plans aimed at transforming their institutions and improving economic outcomes for learners. Forsyth Technical Community College has been selected as one of five institutions nationwide to participate in Education Design Lab’s (the Lab) Reimagining Community College Design Challenge, a… Read More »
Winston-Salem Ranked One of the Best Places to Live
Livability’s Annual List Identifies the Best Small & Mid-Sized Communities Winston-Salem has been identified as one of the top 100 Best Places to Live, according to Livability. This is the second consecutive year that Winston-Salem appears on the list. The ranking by Livability.com recognizes the best small and mid-sized communities across the U.S. based on… Read More »
Forsyth Works Brings Workforce Resources to Employers and Job Seekers
We are excited to announce Forsyth Works – an online platform where job seekers and employers can access workforce information from a variety of sources all in one unified resource: www.ForsythWorksNC.com. This workforce hub is launching in Forsyth County through a collaborative effort by Greater Winston-Salem, Inc., Forsyth Technical Community College, Goodwill Industries of Northwest… Read More »
ForsythRides to Offer Job-Related Rides for Free
The new ForsythRides program will provide no-cost rides to Forsyth residents for employment related travel. The program provides transportation to work, skills training, job fairs, interviews, GED classes, and taking children to childcare for working parents. Rides must originate in Forsyth County and be employment-related. Residents can apply for a ride at www.ForsythRides.com or by… Read More »