In her first Council of State meeting, Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt emphasized her commitment to improving child care and workforce development in North Carolina. She expressed her dedication to the state's progress, inspired by the legacy of her father, former Governor Jim Hunt, known for his focus on education and job creation, according to the State of North Carolina.
"It is a great honor to sit around this table and begin my term on the Council of State," Hunt said, focusing on her goal to improve the well-being of North Carolinians and support the state's potential. She also discussed the challenges of child care and the need for strong early childhood education to develop a skilled workforce ready for new job opportunities, as reported by the State of North Carolina.
Lieutenant Governor Hunt is advocating for expanded career programs in North Carolina’s community colleges to better prepare residents for the workforce. She believes that a strong workforce depends on supporting child care and early childhood education, saying, “A capable workforce means strengthening child care and early childhood education programs so parents can go to work knowing their children are cared for and supported.” Hunt, along with Governor Josh Stein, Attorney General Jeff Jackson, and other leaders, is working to create policies that will help the state’s economy grow, as stated by the State of North Carolina.
