By Hannah Grannemann In this blog post, I’ll discuss Strategy L: Encourage the formation and maintenance of committed two-parent families, in particular the recommendation to Study, adopt and implement evidence-based programs that effectively encourage young people to...

By Hannah Grannemann In this blog post, I’ll address Strategies F, G, I and J in the Opportunity Task Force report, addressing career pathways outside of college, especially apprenticeships and workplace-based learning. How many jobs in the arts can you name? Actor,...

by Josh Jacobson In this blog post, I’ll discuss the Opportunity Task Force’s Strategy D: Strengthen the early care and education workforce to improve the quality and experiences of early care and education available to children ages birth to five. In particular, the...

By Hannah Grannemann In this blog post, I’ll discuss the Opportunity Task Force’s Strategy E: Support parents and caregivers as a child’s first teacher in promoting positive early brain development, social emotional health and early literacy beginning at birth. There...

by Josh Jacobson “The arts are critical to achieving the goals expressed in the Opportunity Task Force Report.” Breakfast with the Reemprise Fund’s Charlie Elberson at the Original Pancake House in Midtown provides so much food for thought.  In the wake of the recent...

by Hannah Grannemann Now that the Opportunity Task Force has released its impressive and comprehensive report and named a new implementation team to take action on their recommendations, an “all hands on deck” approach is needed if Charlotte is truly going to make...

On March 27, 2017, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Opportunity Task Force published its long-awaited report on addressing the barriers low-income members of our community face in trying to move out of poverty.  The report, entitled Leading on Opportunity, was nearly...

By Caylin Viales Not only am I new to Next Stage Consulting, but I’m also brand new to Charlotte. Over the past two months, I’ve dedicated a lot of my free time to traditional newbie activities. Brewery hopping? Check – Free Range Brewing is my favorite so far. I’ve...

Next Stage Consulting is pleased to announced that Lara Ingram, MSW, LCSW has been hired by Mooresville Soup Kitchen as Executive Director. Lara brings a strong nonprofit background in service organizations, having most recently served as Central Social Work Manager...

Next Stage is pleased to announce that Caylin Viales has joined the firm as Associate. In December 2016, Next Stage Consulting launched a search for an Associate to support the firm’s client services including strategic planning, resource development and...

Illuminate, the twice-monthly lunchtime series at Hygge recently announced the lineup of speakers for the spring. The series has also received sponsorships from two companies: Sodoma Law and Fit You Meals. About Sodoma Law (www.sodomalaw.com) Sodoma Law is a...

Next Stage Consulting is pleased to announce the second slate of speakers in the Illuminate series at Hygge, the coworking space near uptown Charlotte. Illuminate is a twice-monthly lunchtime series facilitated by Josh Jacobson of Next Stage Consulting and hosted at...