Leader Talks
Leader Talks are a series virtual webinars presented to provide support to community leaders with COVID-19.
Leader Talks: Area School Superintendents Discuss Opening Schools Safely
Opening Safely
Series 7 - August 11, 2020
In this seventh edition of Leader Talks entitled “Area School Superintendents Discuss Opening Schools Safely,” hear from each local school superintendent on the steps they are taking to open their schools in the coming weeks.
Guest Panelist:
Dr. Robbie Adell, Superintendents - Hickory Public Schools
Dr. Matt Stovers, Superintendents - Catawba County Schools
Aron Gabriel, Superintendents - Newton-Conover City Schools
Dr. Jennifer Hefner - Alexander County Schools
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Leader Talks: Leading Your Employees through the Battle with COVID-19
Opening Safely
Series 6 - August 4, 2020
In the sixth of our Leader Talks – Higher Education Opens Safely we heard from the Presidents of our area colleges and university on steps they are taking to safely open their institutions this fall.
Additionally each President shared their thoughts on the unique challenges facing higher education in this new normal with COVID–19.
Guest Panelist:
Dr. Garrett Hinshaw, President - Catawba Valley Community College
Dr. Frederick Whitt, President - Lenoir-Rhyne University
Dr. Mark Poarch, President - Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute
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Phase II Opening Safely
Series 5 - June 2, 2020
On Phase II and reopen our businesses, hear from NCDHHS and their guidance on how to reopen safely as well as their new program: “Count-on-Me NC”. Then the Chamber will share how you can participate in their new “Open & Safe” Program.
As we begin Phase II and reopen our businesses, I’m sure many of you struggle with understanding the steps you should take to protect your employees and your customers. CVCC’s Workforce Development Innovation Center, K-64 and the Chamber of Catawba County are pleased to provide our fifth Leader Talk: “Phase II – Opening Safely”.
Guest Panelist:
Shane Smith, REHS, Branch Head, Public Health Division | NC Department of Health and Human Services
Lindsay Keisler, President & CEO | The Chamber of Catawba County
» Printable DHHS Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
» Printable Open Safe Booklet (PDF)
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Life with COVID-19
Series 4 - May 05, 2020
In this fourth edition of “Leader Talks” series, the focus on the steps you as individuals can take when safely returning to work in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hear from the Catawba County Public Health Department on steps you can take to prepare your business to protect both your employees and customers. Our guest panelists will share recommendations from the Public Health Department; as well as steps you as individuals can take to safely return to work.
Guest Panelists:
Honey, Estrada, Public Health Strategist, Catawba County Public Health
Kacee Morgan, Public Health Nurse, Catawba County Public Health
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Employee Assistance Through NCWorks and Centro Latino
Series 3 -April 28, 2020
CVCC’s Workforce Development Innovation Center, the Chamber of Catawba County and K-64 hosted the third of their free WebEx “Leader Talks”.
In the third of our Leader Talks: Employee Assistance through NCWorks and Centro Latino, our guest speakers will focus on how your displaced employees can utilize the services available through NCWorks to aid them in pursuing employment, as well as programs available to support our Hispanic and Latino community.
Guest Panelists:
Felicia Culbreath-Setzer, Regional Operations Director
NC Department of Commerce, Workforce Solutions
Martha Carrillo, President, Board of Directors
Centro Latino of Hickory
Jessica Lopez, After School Program Director
Centro Latino of Hickory
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Extending Lifelines to Your Employees
Series 2 - April 21, 2020
CVCC’s Workforce Development Innovation Center, the Chamber of Catawba County and K-64 are hosted the second of their free WebEx “Leader Talks” event. In case you missed it, please view the video below.
As business leaders, many of you may be struggling with where to direct your employees to receive emergency assistance and support. In the second of our Leader Talks: Extending Lifelines to Your Employees, our guest speakers will highlight many of the local support services available to you and your employees.
Four distinguished community leaders will share local services readily available.
Guest Panelists:
Jennie Conner, Executive Director
Catawba County United Way
Wendy Johnson, Workforce Development Board Director,
Western Piedmont Council of Governments.
Rev. Robert Silber, Executive Director
Eastern Catawba Cooperative Christian Ministry
Dr. Kathy Wood, Executive Director
Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry
Resources:
Leader Talks - Series 2 Presentation
Catawba County United Way (ccunitedway.com)
Cooperative Christian Ministry CCM (ccmhickory.org)
Eastern Catawba County Cooperative Christian Ministries,Inc. ECCCM (www.ecccm.org)
NC 211 or Dial 2-1-1 (NC211.org)
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Leading through Troubled Waters
Series 1 - April 14, 2020
CVCC’s Workforce Development Innovation Center, the Chamber of Catawba County and K-64 hosted their first free WebEx “Leader Talks” event. In case you missed it, please view the video below.
As business leaders, many of you may be struggling with how to provide compassionate support and assistance for your employees as they face reductions in work schedules, layoffs and furloughs. Many are facing financial burdens, child care and/or health care issues brought on by our battle with the coronavirus.
Dr. Gary S. Indenbaum founder of Counseling & Psychology Resources and Brian S. Hissom, LifeWorks / Brian S. Hissom & Associates; both distinguished, local health care professionals, will share their recommendations on how best to reach out to comfort, support and assist your employees.
Guest Panelists:
Mr. Brian S Hissom, LifeWorks/Brian Hissom & Associates
Dr. Gary S Indenbaum, Founder of Counseling & Psychology Resources
Resources:
» Employees Assistance Program
» Leadership Presentation COVID-19
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