Why did we focus on work and public service across generations?
Why did we focus on work and public service across generations?
➡ We heard from county governments and public service entities about the challenges they face with recruiting and retaining employees from younger generations as well as with succession planning for leadership positions. There is also work to be done in passing down knowledge and experience from those in previous generations in the latter stages of their careers.
➡ We heard from county governments and public service entities about the challenges they face with recruiting and retaining employees from younger generations as well as with succession planning for leadership positions. There is also work to be done in passing down knowledge and experience from those in previous generations in the latter stages of their careers.
There are so many ways to approach this story, but the focus in "The Generation Theory" centers on illustrating how differences in generations are perceived and showing the work that is being done to bridge those gaps between generations.
We use personal stories and insightful interviews to illuminate the contrasts between generations and how they strengthen ties among colleagues and friends.
Pictured: (left) Randolph County Commissioner and Chair, Darrell Frye; (right) Randolph County Strategic Project Coordinator, Leia Stiegmann.
Pictured: (left) Randolph County Commissioner and Chair, Darrell Frye; (right) Randolph County Strategic Project Coordinator, Leia Stiegmann.
Meet some of the Faces of "The Generation Theory"
Meet some of the Faces of "The Generation Theory"
Dr. Katherine JefferyA generational researcher and highly respected teacher and speaker on generational differences in the workplace
ViVi de la TorreA member of the Boys and Girls Club of the Tar River Region who gains teaching experience through her role as a junior staff at the Boys and Girls Club
Leshawn PhillipsA former student of Surry Yadkin Works who launched his career from the experience
Ron GreenChief Executive Officer of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tar River Region, an organization working to prepare youth for their future
Kevin AustinYadkin County Commissioner and Past President of the NCACC with a initiative to connect youth with future career opportunities
Michael HernandezA student at Catawba Valley Community College with an apprenticeship with the Hickory Police Department
Ginger MooreAssistant County Manager in Wayne County involved with the local Leadership Institute
Darrell FryeRandolph County Commissioner & Chairman
Kelly ChessonStrategic Project Coordinator at the North Carolina Asssociation of County Commissioners
Michelle RiddleA high school student participant in Onslow County's Close Up Program where students get to learn about local government
Robin RossVice President of k64, a workforce development initiative, at Catawba Valley Community College
Maryam BrownA member of the Boys and Girls Club of the Tar River Region who gains work experience by working at their pool
Behind the Scenes of "The Generation Theory"
Behind the Scenes of "The Generation Theory"
Film Director, Chris Baucom, conducting an interview at Surry Community College with Yadkin County Commissioner and Past NCACC President, Kevin Austin.
Film Producer, Brielle Barozzini, shooting footage of the Close Up program in Onslow County.
Camera Operator, Tess Colavecchio, shooting footage of the Close Up program in Onslow County.
Film Producer, Brielle Barozzini, speaking with Randolph County Board Chair, Darrell Frye.