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Lessons from Events on the Front Line: Webinar Recap

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Destination Organizations Providing Critical Support: Webinar Recap

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Resource Recap Destination Ready: NC Showcase

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New Webinar Series - Destination Ready: A Virtual Forum for Tourism Stakeholders

Published - February 9, 2026

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Save the Date: Agritourism Training December 2, 2025

Published - August 26, 2025

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Extension Helps Sustain Tourism Across North Carolina

Published - August 13, 2025

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New Case Study Explore AI Applications in Tourism

Published - December 11, 2024

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Discovering Tourism Management and Marketing: Emily Prickett

Published - November 13, 2024

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Helene Resources for Tourism Communities

Published - October 10, 2024

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North Carolina Well Represented at Marketing Outlook Forum

Published - February 6, 2024

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PRT Students Highlight Value of Industry Connections

Published - January 3, 2024

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Using AI to Support a Mother During a Family Health Crisis

Published - June 9, 2026

From: Community Development
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AI Skills Help Create a Personal Anniversary Gift

Published - June 9, 2026

From: Community Development
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Older Adults Become Advanced AI Learners

Published - June 9, 2026

From: Community Development
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AI Supports Workforce Recovery After Job Loss

Published - June 9, 2026

From: Community Development
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Reducing Fear When AI Appears on a Phone

Published - June 9, 2026

From: Community Development
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Learning to Spot AI-Generated Disinformation

Published - June 9, 2026

From: Community Development
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Rural Seniors Explore Everyday Uses of AI

Published - June 9, 2026

From: Community Development
AI workshop leader teaches residents practical AI skills in a classroom.
Helping Pender County Residents See AI as a Practical Tool

Published - June 9, 2026

From: Community Development
Senior learners explore advanced AI skills together in a supportive class.
AI Image Generation Builds Confidence Through Creativity in Bertie County

Published - June 9, 2026

From: Community Development
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Brightspeed supports remote work training opportunities in rural North Carolina through partnership with NC State Extension

Published - June 8, 2026

From: Community Development
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