Center for International Understanding and Go Global NC

"Leaders from across the political spectrum benefit from understanding North Carolina’s connections with the world, discovering new opportunities to advance our state’s interests, and finding bipartisan solutions to the challenges we face."

"Global Leaders delegates research an area of strategic importance to NC and travel to the country or region whose policies and practices are considered international best practices in that area.

Each Global Leaders program focuses on a specific topic. Examples include life sciences and biotechnology, advanced manufacturing, teacher education, energy, and agriculture. Exposure to international best practices and meeting international colleagues positions our leaders to guide North Carolina through global challenges and opportunities."

"Leaders develop a fresh approach to understand and take action to address challenges and opportunities in North Carolina’s increasingly diverse communities.

Go Global NC’s Latino Initiative, founded in 1998, provides year-long professional development programs to business, community, education, and policy leaders from across North Carolina."