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On September 4, a group of community leaders convened by Brett Benton, Regional Manager for , met to discuss data specific to . The group identified three key areas that would help reach the state’s credential goal: an increased need for subsidized pre-k & 5-star childcare slots, increased rates of adult degree attainment, and the need for affordable housing solutions for educators at all levels with Person County.

Pictured from Left to right are Brett Benton, Regional Manager for MyFutureNC; Derrick Sims, Vice- Chairman of Person County Board of Commissioners; Gordon Powell, Chairman of Person County Board of Commissioners; Katherine Cathey, Person County Manager; Connee White, Vice-Chair of 91ºÚÁÏ Board of Trustees; Tony Foster, Chairman of 91ºÚÁÏ Board of Trustees; Dr. Pamela G. Senegal, President of 91ºÚÁÏ; Dr. Rodney Peterson, Superintendent of Person County Schools; and Tara Holmes, Chief Academic Officer of Person County Schools.