Amy Schmidt, Executive Director of Vecinos’ Farmworker Health Program, shares information about who they serve and the challenges of migrant farmworker healthcare.
This document outlines the benefits of internships and practicums for communication arts students. It discusses how internships can provide valuable on-the-job experience, be listed on resumes as professional experience, and increase employment opportunities. Internships also allow students to earn up to 8 credits toward their degree. Practicums offer similar credit opportunities for students who live near campus. The document provides examples of organizations where previous students have completed internships, including 98 Rock, Disneyworld, and MTV.
The document is an email from Thomas Kaplan at the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to David Childs at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Attached to the email are OPM's comments on the revised OMB Circular A-76 regarding the performance of commercial activities by the federal government. The comments provide recommendations to clarify language around government competition for new requirements, the responsibilities of human resource advisors, regulatory citations, phase-in and phase-out plans, right of first refusal, and representative pay rates.
The document provides an overview of Unitron's digital marketing team and technologies. It lists the team members and their roles. It also outlines the scope of responsibilities, including various Unitron and myUnitron websites, eMarketing, social media, and apps across 25 countries. Finally, it maps out the marketing technologies used, such as the content management system, eMarketing tools, databases, and how they are linked.
This document discusses collaborative efforts between healthcare and academic institutions in Qatar to develop simulation-based education. It outlines the population needs, existing facilities, and stakeholders involved. Key activities to date include planning meetings and needs assessments. Moving forward, opportunities for collaboration include shared resources and facilities, curriculum development, and establishing a regional simulation center and council.
Creative Arts - Jetson Local Cloth - LEAD:WNC 2014LEAD:WNC
The document outlines statistics about the fiber industry in the Asheville area, including over 400 fiber farms, 5000 fiber animals, and many fiber art professionals, galleries, yarn shops and fabric retailers. It describes plans to create a Local Cloth Directory website to connect members of the fiber supply chain and opportunities for businesses like a natural dye company. Contact information is provided for getting involved.
This document outlines the benefits of internships and practicums for communication arts students. It discusses how internships can provide valuable on-the-job experience, be listed on resumes as professional experience, and increase employment opportunities. Internships also allow students to earn up to 8 credits toward their degree. Practicums offer similar credit opportunities for students who live near campus. The document provides examples of organizations where previous students have completed internships, including 98 Rock, Disneyworld, and MTV.
The document is an email from Thomas Kaplan at the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to David Childs at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Attached to the email are OPM's comments on the revised OMB Circular A-76 regarding the performance of commercial activities by the federal government. The comments provide recommendations to clarify language around government competition for new requirements, the responsibilities of human resource advisors, regulatory citations, phase-in and phase-out plans, right of first refusal, and representative pay rates.
The document provides an overview of Unitron's digital marketing team and technologies. It lists the team members and their roles. It also outlines the scope of responsibilities, including various Unitron and myUnitron websites, eMarketing, social media, and apps across 25 countries. Finally, it maps out the marketing technologies used, such as the content management system, eMarketing tools, databases, and how they are linked.
This document discusses collaborative efforts between healthcare and academic institutions in Qatar to develop simulation-based education. It outlines the population needs, existing facilities, and stakeholders involved. Key activities to date include planning meetings and needs assessments. Moving forward, opportunities for collaboration include shared resources and facilities, curriculum development, and establishing a regional simulation center and council.
Creative Arts - Jetson Local Cloth - LEAD:WNC 2014LEAD:WNC
The document outlines statistics about the fiber industry in the Asheville area, including over 400 fiber farms, 5000 fiber animals, and many fiber art professionals, galleries, yarn shops and fabric retailers. It describes plans to create a Local Cloth Directory website to connect members of the fiber supply chain and opportunities for businesses like a natural dye company. Contact information is provided for getting involved.
Education - ASAP Farm to School - LEAD:WNC 2014LEAD:WNC
Emily Jackson, Program Director of Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project’s Growing Minds Farm to School Program, shares local food trends and information on the farm to school program and its regional impact.
Greg Cable, Graham County Manager and Larry Hembree, Graham County Director of Emergency Services, share their experiences working with WCU’s University Participant program and with David Maennle, one of the University Participant graduates.
Dr. Amy Russell of MAHEC shares information on regional healthcare issues and the innovative strategies being implemented regionally by MAHEC to address the issues.
Becky Barr, Population Health Administrator for Macon County Public Health, shares information on WNC Healthy Impact including the service area, its goals, process, and impact.
Sara Chester, Coordinator of the Carolina Textile District, shares strategies of working with the regional textile industry to help it compete globally.
Regional Outlook Report - Highlights - LEAD:WNC 2014LEAD:WNC
Dr. Kathleen Brennan and Dr. Chris Cooper share insights from demographic trends and public opinion on health care, education, government, and the economy from their “2014 Regional Outlook Report.”
Regional Outlook Report - Steve Ha - LEAD:WNC 2014LEAD:WNC
Dr. Steve Ha shares insights from his research on the regional economy from the “2014 Regional Outlook Report” as well as findings from his research on the economic and fiscal impact of Western Carolina University in Western North Carolina.
Education - ASAP Farm to School - LEAD:WNC 2014LEAD:WNC
Emily Jackson, Program Director of Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project’s Growing Minds Farm to School Program, shares local food trends and information on the farm to school program and its regional impact.
Greg Cable, Graham County Manager and Larry Hembree, Graham County Director of Emergency Services, share their experiences working with WCU’s University Participant program and with David Maennle, one of the University Participant graduates.
Dr. Amy Russell of MAHEC shares information on regional healthcare issues and the innovative strategies being implemented regionally by MAHEC to address the issues.
Becky Barr, Population Health Administrator for Macon County Public Health, shares information on WNC Healthy Impact including the service area, its goals, process, and impact.
Sara Chester, Coordinator of the Carolina Textile District, shares strategies of working with the regional textile industry to help it compete globally.
Regional Outlook Report - Highlights - LEAD:WNC 2014LEAD:WNC
Dr. Kathleen Brennan and Dr. Chris Cooper share insights from demographic trends and public opinion on health care, education, government, and the economy from their “2014 Regional Outlook Report.”
Regional Outlook Report - Steve Ha - LEAD:WNC 2014LEAD:WNC
Dr. Steve Ha shares insights from his research on the regional economy from the “2014 Regional Outlook Report” as well as findings from his research on the economic and fiscal impact of Western Carolina University in Western North Carolina.
3. Vecinos Inc.
Who We Serve...
Migrant and Seasonal farmworkers and their
families
Workers from Mexico with agricultural work
visas (H2A) and undocumented migrants who
follow the crops through the eastern US