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NEPIRC Receives 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Gold Award from the International Economic Development Council IEDC’s annual Excellence Awards honor the economic development organizations, government entities, initiatives and programs that have demonstrated consistent, exemplary performance in the profession.
[Wilkes-Barre, PA October 25, 2024] – Communities greatly benefit when
talented people with vision, creativity and intelligence stay in the region, which
is why it’s important to educate Northern Pennsylvania’s young people about
opportunities that enable them to build a successful life close to home. The
Northeastern Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center (NEPIRC) is providing
that valuable information in award-winning fashion through its Manufacturing
Ambassador Dream Team program that was recently honored.
NEPIRC was presented with a 2024 Excellence in Economic Development
Gold Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) at
the IEDC 2024 Annual Conference in Denver that took place in September.
The award was bestowed specifically for NEPIRC’s work in the Talent
Pipeline Development and Retention category.
NEPIRC’s Manufacturing Ambassador Dream Team initiative increases high
school and college student awareness of outstanding careers available within
Pennsylvania’s advanced manufacturing field. Dream Team Ambassadors are
manufacturing associates who speak enthusiastically to young people and
educators about their career journeys through in-school presentations, Career
Day booths and Career Fair attendance.
Jenelle Osborne, NEPIRC’s talent stream coordinator, who attended the
conference to accept the award, said, “It is an honor for NEPIRC's
Manufacturing Ambassador Dream Team program to be recognized
internationally for excellence in economic development, reinforcing our
commitment to fuel the execution of our program's objectives. I am incredibly
proud of our Dream Team Ambassadors who share their passion and career
journeys with students to inspire them to consider rewarding careers in
manufacturing, contributing to the success of this initiative.”
Several NEPIRC representatives and Dream Team Ambassadors attended
the conference in Denver to accept this prestigious award and had the
opportunity to meet with PA Department of Community and Economic
Development representatives.
"NEPIRC is setting the standard of excellence for economic development with its Manufacturing
Ambassador Dream Team program. This award highlights NEPIRC’s commitment to its
community and demonstrates the transformative impact of economic development,” said Nathan
Ohle, IEDC president and CEO, “It is with great pride that IEDC presents this award to NEPIRC,
celebrating their leadership and innovation in the field of economic development."
The Excellence in Economic Development Awards program consists of 26 unique categories
showcasing transformative projects that have profoundly impacted communities, regions and
nations. Award winners are recognized in-person at its annual conference and throughout the
year via IEDC's communication channels. All organizations, big or small, in rural, urban or
suburban communities, U.S.-based or international, are eligible and encouraged to participate in
this competitive program.
For more information about NEPIRC’s Dream Team Ambassador Program, visit the NEPIRC
website at www.nepirc.com. If you would like to schedule a presentation for your classroom,
email Jenelle Osborne at [email protected].
talented people with vision, creativity and intelligence stay in the region, which
is why it’s important to educate Northern Pennsylvania’s young people about
opportunities that enable them to build a successful life close to home. The
Northeastern Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center (NEPIRC) is providing
that valuable information in award-winning fashion through its Manufacturing
Ambassador Dream Team program that was recently honored.
NEPIRC was presented with a 2024 Excellence in Economic Development
Gold Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) at
the IEDC 2024 Annual Conference in Denver that took place in September.
The award was bestowed specifically for NEPIRC’s work in the Talent
Pipeline Development and Retention category.
NEPIRC’s Manufacturing Ambassador Dream Team initiative increases high
school and college student awareness of outstanding careers available within
Pennsylvania’s advanced manufacturing field. Dream Team Ambassadors are
manufacturing associates who speak enthusiastically to young people and
educators about their career journeys through in-school presentations, Career
Day booths and Career Fair attendance.
Jenelle Osborne, NEPIRC’s talent stream coordinator, who attended the
conference to accept the award, said, “It is an honor for NEPIRC's
Manufacturing Ambassador Dream Team program to be recognized
internationally for excellence in economic development, reinforcing our
commitment to fuel the execution of our program's objectives. I am incredibly
proud of our Dream Team Ambassadors who share their passion and career
journeys with students to inspire them to consider rewarding careers in
manufacturing, contributing to the success of this initiative.”
Several NEPIRC representatives and Dream Team Ambassadors attended
the conference in Denver to accept this prestigious award and had the
opportunity to meet with PA Department of Community and Economic
Development representatives.
"NEPIRC is setting the standard of excellence for economic development with its Manufacturing
Ambassador Dream Team program. This award highlights NEPIRC’s commitment to its
community and demonstrates the transformative impact of economic development,” said Nathan
Ohle, IEDC president and CEO, “It is with great pride that IEDC presents this award to NEPIRC,
celebrating their leadership and innovation in the field of economic development."
The Excellence in Economic Development Awards program consists of 26 unique categories
showcasing transformative projects that have profoundly impacted communities, regions and
nations. Award winners are recognized in-person at its annual conference and throughout the
year via IEDC's communication channels. All organizations, big or small, in rural, urban or
suburban communities, U.S.-based or international, are eligible and encouraged to participate in
this competitive program.
For more information about NEPIRC’s Dream Team Ambassador Program, visit the NEPIRC
website at www.nepirc.com. If you would like to schedule a presentation for your classroom,
email Jenelle Osborne at [email protected].
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