Workforce Learning and Development Program Breakfast Event

Join the UNCW Watson College of Education to learn how UNCW’s new Workforce Learning and Development degree program meets the needs of the Cape Fear Region and the State of North Carolina. Leaders from the military, industry, government and the broader community with an interest in regional economic development and workforce development – and prospective students interested in earning a degree –  are invited to the breakfast event on Tuesday, March 5 in UNCW’s Madeline Suite. 

Agenda is as follows: 

Breakfast & Networking: 7:30 to 8 a.m.

Program: 8 to 9:45 a.m. 

Introduction – Dr. Angela Housand, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Program Support & Student Success, Watson College of Education, University of North Carolina Wilmington 

Welcome – Bill Kawczynski, Director of Military Affairs, University of North Carolina Wilmington 

Speakers & Panelists:

• Brigadier General J. Scott O’Meara, U.S. Marine Corps (Retired),
• Ginger Brick, Workforce Development Director, Cape Fear Council of Governments 
• John Downing, Vice-President, Economic & Workforce Development, Cape Fear Community College 
• Lou Bon-Ami, NextGen Postdoctoral Fellow, Watson College of Education, University of North Carolina Wilmington 
• David Wells, Workforce Learning Development Program Lead (moderator)

Closing Remarks - Dr. Angela Housand

The event is free but seating is limited and registration is required. Register at bit.ly/workforcersvp 

Learn more about the Workforce Learning & Development B.S. program