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Before Coach Larry Michael was named Central Carolina Conference Volleyball Coach of the Year, he sat down with Give Work a Chance creator Joel Leonard to provide insight on helping the next generation of athletes successfully prepare for the workforce.
Recently, Davidson Local staffer, Joel Leonard, conducted an interview with fellow Lexington Senior High School alum, Nkosi Barnes. The two discussed jobs, his plans for the future and Barnes grandfather, the late Juan “Churb” Small who was classmates with Leonard.
With the dire need for qualified advanced manufacturing workers, our education system requires a complete makeover to grow the volume of qualified talent so new and old industries can respond to growth opportunities.
Never before has it been so easy to find a job. However, getting a job may not be easy for those not prepared or connected.
Joel Leonard has joined the Davidson Local team as a columnist and will focus on sharing information regarding workforce development and manufacturing. A 1982 graduate of Lexington Senior High School., Leonard is the founder of Makesboro USA.
