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500 N. Main St.
Room 932
Monroe, NC 28112
Centralina Workforce Development Board
Union County has four (4) members on the twenty-four (24) member Workforce Development Board (WDB) nominated by the County Commissioners (based on recommendations from appropriate agencies) and appointed by the Centralina Workforce Development Consortium to serve two-year terms. A majority of members of the Workforce Development Board must be from the private sector. The Chairperson of the Workforce Development Board shall be a Private Sector member. The membership categories are mandated by Federal legislation. While other individuals may be appointed to replace current members whose terms expire, they must be selected from the categories indicated. Retirees are not eligible to serve. The Board establishes workforce investment policies and develops the local comprehensive workforce development plan for the region. The Board initiates planning, negotiation, and integration of various workforce preparedness services at the local level, in addition to coordinating workforce investment activities with economic development strategies. The core functions of the Centralina WDB are policy guidance (strategic planning and establishing local objectives); coordination and negotiation (connecting and brokering activities; coordinating workforce investment activities with economic development strategies; negotiating local performance measures); and program oversight (program planning, labor market information, career center chartering, youth activities oversight, plan review, and evaluation/monitoring).
| Member Name | Position Title | Term Date | District | Qualifications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Stegall | Regular Member - UC Board of Commissioner Appointed | 6/30/2027 | at large | Adult Education/Literacy Rep |
| Scott Panagrosso | Regular Member - UC Board of Commissioner Appointed | 6/30/2027 | at large | Registered Apprenticeship Representative |
| Terri Parker | Regular Member - UC Board of Commissioner Appointed | 6/30/2026 | at large | Vocational Rehabilitation Representative & County Resident |
| Dr. Heather Miller | Regular Member - UC Board of Commissioner Appointed | 6/30/2027 | at large | Higher Education Representative & County Resident |
Notes: If a member name cell is blank, it can mean either the current position and term are vacant, or the person who served in the capacity during the term date is still serving until a new appointment is made.
Legislation
None
Number of Positions
3
Meeting Information
Second Tuesday of the month at 4:30 p.m.
The meeting place is generally a central location in the region (such as the Cabarrus Regional Chamber in Kannapolis or Rowan-Cabarrus Community College in Concord). WDB members receive a notice and agenda of the meetings at least 10 days prior to the scheduled meeting date. The meeting place will be posted on the meeting notice. A quorum (majority of members either present or represented by proxy) is required for voting on issues at the meetings