Emphasis is placed on the recruitment of women and minorities.
The training includes an overview of personality as it relates to leadership style, an in-depth look at each participants style of leadership, and skill development in the areas of team building, conflict management, problem solving, goal setting, and career planning. They were chosen among 53 applicants for the program. Riddick, a Gates County resident, is a graduate of COA, Elizabeth City State University, and East Carolina University. She was chosen as this year s statewide winner of the First Union Excellence in Teaching Award.