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Union County employees are dedicated professionals with valuable expertise in a variety of topics, and we welcome opportunities to share knowledge with the community. Whether you’re looking for a speaker on public safety, environmental initiatives, county services, or other topics, we may be able to provide a county employee to present to your group, school or organization.
Important Information:
- These opportunities are for Union County audiences.
- Please provide as much notice as possible - generally, at least two weeks.
- Submitting a request does not guarantee availability.
- Once your request is received, a member of the relevant department will follow up to discuss details.
- While not common, county employees reserve the right to cancel in the event of an emergency, staffing shortage or other unforeseen circumstance. If this occurs, the requester will be notified as soon as possible.
We appreciate your interest in learning more about County programs and services, and we look forward to the opportunity to engage with your group!
Board of Elections
| Topic | Audience | Interested? |
|---|---|---|
| Voter Registration |
New Union County Residents, Students: Grades 9-12 |
Email the Board of Elections. |
| Recruiting Precinct Officials / Get involved with Elections |
Adults |
Available during Election periods. |
| How Elections Work |
Students: K-12 |
Email the Board of Elections. |
Budget and Grants Management
| Topics | Audience | Interested? |
|---|---|---|
| Explaining the County's Budget Process | Students: Grades 6-12, College Groups: Community |
Email Budget & Grants Management. |
| Community Partner Grant Information |
Groups: Nonprofits, Community |
Email Budget & Grants Management.
Information is released in Nov. ahead of the Jan. deadline for the next Fiscal Year. |
| About the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program | Groups: Nonprofits, Community | Email Budget & Grants Management. |
County Administration
| Topics | Audience | Interested? |
|---|---|---|
| About Union County Government |
Students: K-12 Groups: Community |
Email Public Communications. |
Emergency Communications
| Topics | Audience | Interested? |
|---|---|---|
| How and when to call 911, what to know, and what info to provide in an emergency |
Students: K-12 Groups: Nonprofits, Community, Seniors |
Email Emergency Communications. |
| 911 Telecommunicator Career Opportunities | Students: K-12, College | Email Emergency Communications. |
Fire Marshal's Office
| topics | audience | Interested? |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Prevention & Safety | Students: Grades 2-12 | Email the Fire Marshal's Office. |
| First aid, CPR & AED training | Groups: Business, HOAs, Community | Email the Fire Marshal's Office. |
| General Fire Safety & Prevention (including fire extinguisher training) | Groups: Business, HOAs, Community | Email the Fire Marshal's Office. |
| "Steps to Safety" (medicines, slips/trips/falls, space heater, fire extinguisher, having a fire escape plan) |
Union County Residents Groups: HOAs, Community |
Email the Fire Marshal's Office. |
GIS & Mapping
| Topics | Audience | Interested? |
|---|---|---|
| UC Atlas tool, general GIS & Mapping resources | Groups: Business, Community | Email GIS. |
Human Resources
| Topics | Audience | Interested? |
|---|---|---|
| Career Days / Careers in Local Government | Students: Grades 9-12, College | Email Human Resources. |
Human Services
| Topics | Audience | Interested? |
|---|---|---|
| Health education: nutrition, physical activity, tobacco cessation, mental health, chronic disease management, UC services, and community engagement requests. | General Audience | Request Participation Information. |
| Volunteer Opportunities | General Audience | Request Volunteer Information. |
| Parenting Support | Parents with children ages 0-5, parents of adolescents with children at high risk for serious behaviors/suspensions. | Email Human Services. |
Information Technology
| Topics | Audience | Interested? |
|---|---|---|
| Broadband Expansion Efforts | Groups: Business, Community, Community, Schools/PTAs | Email Information Technology. |
| Cybersecurity Awareness | Groups: Community, Nonprofits | Email Information Technology. |
Library
| Topics | Audience | Interested? |
|---|---|---|
| Community Events | Community Partners | Request Participation Information. |
| Library to You | Groups: Community, Schools | Request Participation Information. |
| Tours & Group Visits | Union County Residents | Request a Visit. |
Parks & Recreation
| Topics | Audience | Interested? |
|---|---|---|
| Nature Exhibit | Students: Grades 1-5 | Request a Program. |
| Survival Skills | Students: Grades 1-5 | Request a Program. |
| Geocaching (10 GPS Units) | Students: Grades 3-12 | Request a Program. |
| Archery | Students: Grades 3-12 | Request a Program. |
Planning
| Topic | Audience | Interested? |
|---|---|---|
| Community Demographics |
Students: Grades 9-12 Groups: HOAs, Civic, Realtor Groups |
Email Planning. |
| Development & Land Use Planning |
Students: Grades 9-12 Groups: HOAs, Civic, Realtor Groups |
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| Transportation Planning | Students: Grades 9-12 Groups: HOAs, Civic, Realtor Groups |
Email Planning. |
Procurement & Contract Management
| Topics | Audience | Interested? |
|---|---|---|
| Bid/project opportunities, How the procurement process works | Business groups, Chamber of Commerce, Minority outreach programs | Email Procurement. |
Sheriff's Office
| Topics | Audience | Interested? |
|---|---|---|
| Community Event Request | General Audience | Request a Community Event. |
Soil & Water Conservation
| Topics | Audience | Interested? |
|---|---|---|
| Minerals, Rocks and Soils, Oh My! | Students: Grade 1 |
Request a Free Program/Inquiry.
Available during the school year. |
| Where Should Turtle Be? | Students: Grade 1 |
Request a Free Program/Inquiry.
Available during the school year. |
| Life Cycles | Students: Grade 2 |
Request a Free Program/Inquiry.
Available during the school year. |
| Dig into Soils! | Students: Grade 3 |
Request a Free Program/Inquiry.
Available during the school year. |
| Every Tree for Itself | Students: Grade 3 |
Request a Free Program/Inquiry.
Available during the school year. |
| Animal Adaptations | Students: Grade 4 |
Request a Free Program/Inquiry.
Available during the school year. |
| Web of Life | Students: Grade 5 |
Request a Free Program/Inquiry.
Available during the school year. |
| Professional Development | Groups: Formal and Non-Formal Educators |
Request a Free Program/Inquiry.
Available during the school year. |
Tax Administration
| Topics | Audience | Interest Form |
|---|---|---|
| What to expect for the reappraisal process | Groups: HOAs |
Available every four years during a reappraisal process. |
| How property taxes work in general, e.g., how to use the property portal, how they are determined, etc. |
New Union County Residents Groups: HOAs Students: Grades 6-12, College |
Email Tax Administration. |
| Property tax relief programs | Veterans/veterans with disabilities, their caregivers; Individuals living with disabilities; Builders | Email Tax Administration. |
| Tax listings (individual personal property, business personal property) |
New Union County Residents Groups: HOAs Businesses, accountants/financial professionals |
Available for the annual listing period. |
Waste and Recycling
| Topics | audience | InterestED? |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated Solid Waste Management | Students: Grades 6-12 | Email Waste and Recycling. |
| Recycling in Union County |
Groups: HOA, Civic |
Email Waste and Recycling. |
Water
| Topics | audience | InterestED? |
|---|---|---|
| The Water Cycle (classroom presentations, reading the book Winn and Doug) | Students: Grades K-5 | Email Water. |
| FOG (Fats, Oils & Grease) - what is considered FOG and how knowing about FOG can help protect your home and the environment |
Students: Grades K-12 Groups: HOA, Civic, Festivals/Events |
Email Water. |
| The Science of Water & Wastewater (classroom presentations) | Students: Grades 6-12 | Email Water. |
| Twelve Mile or Crooked Creek Water Reclamation Facilities - facility tours & education about wastewater treatment process | Students: Grades 6-12, College Groups: HOA, Professionals, Civic |
Email Water. |
| Utility & Environmental Impact | General Audience, Festivals | Email Water. |
| Water & Wastewater Careers | Students: Grades K-12, College | Email Water. |
| Yadkin River Water Treatment Plant - facility tours & education about water treatment process | Students: Grades 6-12, College Groups: HOA, Professionals, Civic |
Email Water. |