The Iredell Industry & Education Alliance, a collaboration of private and public sector leaders, has launched Iredell Ready, a county-wide workforce initiative for the purposes of cultivating career exploration, promoting lifelong learning, and closing the skills gap for Iredell County employers. Led by the Iredell EDC, Iredell Ready originated in partnership with Centralina Workforce Development Board, the Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce, Iredell County, Iredell-Statesville Schools, Mooresville Graded School District, and Mitchell Community College. Since May 2022, the initiative has continued to engage and grow its partnership with the addition of businesses and organizations across Iredell County representing six targeted industry sectors and community partners. Collectively these partners have pledged $750,000 in funding over three years.
