WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
VISION CASHIERS TASK FORCE:
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
The Workforce Development task force addresses the shortage of appropriate labor in key segments of our community.
We’re committed to working with educational partners to build a talented and industry-valued workforce for careers in our community.
Multiple tools have been developed and are provided to any interested employer seeking new hires or employees seeking positions.
TASK FORCE LEADER:
Tracie Metz
Job Resources Compiled by our Workforce Task Force
NC Department of Commerce: North Carolina Department of Commerce works closely with local, regional, national and international organizations to propel economic, community and workforce development for the state.
NC Careers: NC Careers is North Carolina’s central online resource for students, parents, educators, job seekers and career counselors looking for high quality job and career information.
myFutureNC: myFutureNC is a statewide nonprofit organization focused on educational attainment and is the result of cross-sector collaboration between North Carolina leaders in education, business, and government.
Southwestern Commission: The mission of the Southwestern Commission is to improve the quality of life in its seven-county service area by assisting local governments in reaching their goals
NC Works: NCWorks Online is a one-stop online resource for job seekers and employers in North Carolina.
Mountain West Partnership of NC: From finding a workforce, to relocating or even starting up a brand new company, the Mountain West Partnership can facilitate the success of any business through connecting you and your business any information, community organization or tool you may need.
Western Carolina University – Small Business and Technology Development Center: The SBTDC at WCU operates two offices in Asheville and Cullowhee, serving the 14 far western counties with counseling for small businesses including international business development, market research and access to private equity, strategic growth services, technology development and government procurement.
Embark on a transformative journey as a Champion of the Arts with Cashiers Public Art Initiative.
Join us in these endeavors, including the exciting projects in the pipeline. Seize the opportunity to be a driving force behind the artistic renaissance of Cashiers.
The Bascom is a non-profit corporation seeking to build essential creative skills for area youth and adults, increase professional development opportunities for artists and educators and become a key player in the creative community of Western North Carolina. In 2023, Vision Cashiers established a working partnership with The Bascom to install outdoor sculptures in Cashiers for a period of two years. The task force is particularly interested in finding art for the community-based WALK CASHIERS initiative.
The Bascom’s Biennial Outdoor Sculpture Program consists of a widely publicized call to artists to submit outdoor sculptures for consideration. Five are selected for The Bascom campus and two for Cashiers. The Bascom recommends a number of sculptures to Vision Cashiers and works with the Public Art Task Force to select the strongest fit for selected sites. The determination of which sculptures are selected and where they are placed is solely the decision of the Vision Cashiers Public Art Task Force.
Vision Cashiers coordinates with property owners regarding the site and installation of the sculpture and assumes all costs associated with siting and pouring the concrete pad for the sculptures. The Bascom provides funding for the artists which includes a $1500 honorarium. Additionally, both Vision Cashiers and The Bascom enter into an agreement with the property owners which provides for mutual indemnification. The Bascom follows its standard protocol for the sale of any work on display during the exhibition of the sculptures. Should an artwork on exhibit sell during the period, the artist will receive 60% of the sale proceeds and The Bascom will receive 40% per The Bascom’s standard agreement with exhibiting artists. The price of the sculpture is determined by the artist.
Public art reflects and reveals our society, adds meaning to our cities and uniqueness to our communities.