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Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. to host workforce development event series in February

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January 30, 2024 • 
Dayten Rose
A black and red PART bus is approaching an intersection. Fair Witness is on a brick building to the left and other buildings are in the background.

Representatives from PART will explain the Commute Friendly NC Program during the Lunch and Learn.

Photo courtesy of PART via Greater Winston-Salem, Inc.

Start practicing your handshake. Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. is drilling down on workforce development with another series of free events in February.

All events will take place at the chamber’s Innovation Quarter offices at 525 Vine St., Ste. 240. Registration is required.

Removing Barriers: Work Opportunity Tax Credit | Tuesday, Feb. 6 | 11 a.m. | Learn from the Piedmont Triad Regional Council about how to make the most of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit.

Effective Workplace Communication | Wednesday, Feb. 7 | 1 p.m. | Develop techniques for swapping ideas, managing conflict, and practicing self-awareness in this interactive workshop.

Lunch and Learn: Employer Transportation Benefits | Wednesday, Feb. 21 | 11:30 a.m. | Join representatives from the Piedmont Authority of Regional Transportation to discuss the benefits and services available for transporting employees — lunch will be provided.

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