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Focus Area: Workforce Development & Talent Pipelines

  • Bridging the Skills Gap: Identifying the specific skills shortages in LKN's key industries (manufacturing, healthcare, technology) and developing collaborative strategies with local educational institutions to build a talent pipeline.

  • Future-Proofing the LKN Workforce for the AI Era: Discussing how emerging technologies and AI are reshaping job roles and what training programs are needed to equip workers with the necessary skills and adaptability.

  • Attracting and Retaining Young Talent: Strategies for making the Lake Norman area a more attractive place for young professionals and families, including quality of life, housing, and career opportunities.

  • Innovative Pathways to Employment: Exploring successful models for apprenticeships, internships, and certification programs (such as those aligned with the LINK Future Ready initiative) that connect students and working adults to sustained employment. 

Focus Area: Economic Growth & Industrial Development

  • Balancing Growth and Infrastructure: Addressing the challenges and opportunities of rapid population growth in LKN and ensuring that infrastructure (transportation, housing, digital connectivity) can support industrial and community development.

  • Diversifying the Local Economy: Strategies to attract a broad range of industries to ensure economic resilience and stability, even if a major employer faces challenges.

  • Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Discussing how LKN's top companies can balance profitability with social responsibility and environmental stewardship, leveraging these efforts for positive brand association and community impact. 

Focus Area: Community Connectivity & Inclusive Leadership

  • Inclusive Leadership in Practice: Sharing best practices for building workforces and company cultures that reflect the diversity of the communities served, ensuring all residents feel a sense of belonging and opportunity.

  • Public-Private Partnerships for Community Well-being: Exploring innovative ways industry leaders can partner with local government and nonprofits (like SOG) to tackle pressing social issues beyond workforce needs.

  • Measuring Impact: Developing shared metrics for measuring the collective impact of the Visionary Circle's investments on the community's well-being and economic empowerment.