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More than 100 grads have jobs thanks to manufacturing institute <br /> "My life has really turned around since I started working at Carolina Beverage upon graduating from the <br /> North Carolina Manufacturing Institute (NCMI). My national certification gave me the confidence to pursue a <br /> career position, and it felt really good having several companies interested in hiring me right after <br /> graduation." said Stuart "Chuck" Johnston, an October 2016 NCMI graduate. <br /> This is a typical comment heard from the North Carolina Manufacturing Institute graduates after successfully <br /> completing screening, training, certification and finding <br /> employment through NCMI. <br /> Since the official launch date of the NCMI initiative in April <br /> 2015, over 100 individuals have had their lives and their <br /> families' lives transformed. On average, 88 percent of <br /> graduates have full-time employment within one to two <br /> months of graduation, with most of them at local employers <br /> who have partnered with the Institute. <br /> The NCMI was created by partners including the Centralina <br /> Workforce Development Board, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College (RCCC), and leaders from the Chambers <br /> of Commerce and Economic Development in Rowan and Cabarrus counties. Last year, the Institute expanded <br /> into Iredell County. Mitchell Community College, Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce, Statesville <br /> Chamber of Commerce and both economic development agencies from Statesville and Mooresville all joined <br /> the effort. Click here to read more. <br /> Community News June Existing Industry Report <br /> • Our thoughts and prayers are extended to the family <br /> of Mayor Kathy Kitts. Our organization will greatly 21 Existing Industry & Business Visits <br /> miss working with her and are very thankful for her (10 Follow-Ups) <br /> support and service to our community. <br /> • Concord Mayor Scott Padgett announces retirement. 11 Partner Meetings <br /> We are thankful for Mayor Padgett's many years of <br /> dedication and service to our community. We wish 3S Solutions Provided <br /> him well in his retirement. <br /> Cabarrus Economic Development Team <br /> Robert Carney,Jr., Executive Director, rcarney @cabarrus.biz <br /> Samantha Grass, Recruitment Project Manager, sgrass @cabarrus.biz <br /> LeeAnn Nixon, Existing Industry Project Manager, Inixon @cabarrus.biz <br /> Josh Fernandez, Research & Marketing Coordinator,jfernandez @cabarrus.biz <br /> 3003 Dale Earnhardt Blvd, Suite 2, Kannapolis, NC 28083 (704) 782-4000, Option 2 1 www.cabarrusedc.com <br /> 1-3 Page 163 <br />