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DOA's Office of the Secretary wearing purple
DOA's Division for Women & Youth wearing purple
DOA's Surplus Division wearing purple
DOA Facility Management wearing purple
Today, DOA took part in #WearPurpleDay for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
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Release: Governor Josh Stein declared October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and on Thursday, Oct. 16, North Carolinians are encouraged to participate in #WearPurpleDay.
🔗: https://www.doa.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2025/10/14/wear-purple-oct-16-increase-awareness-about-domestic-violence
Wear Purple October 16 - Domestic Violence Awareness Month
On Thursday, October 16, North Carolinians are encouraged to help draw attention to the issue of domestic violence by wearing purple and sharing images across social media using #WearPurpleDay.
#DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth
State of North Carolina, Josh Stein, Governor - Indigenous Peoples' Day 2025, a proclamation
NC Governor Josh Stein has proclaimed today, Oct. 13, 2025, as #IndigenousPeoplesDay, honoring the perseverance and courage of Indigenous people in North Carolina.
Read the proclamation: https://governor.nc.gov/governor-stein-proclaims-indigenous-peoples-day
Secretary Esparza speaks to the attendees
Secretary Esparza takes a group picture
Attendees mingle at the reception
This week, DOA hosted a reception for its Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month art gallery.
📸: https://www.flickr.com/photos/158814434@N02/albums/72177720329565256/
State of North Carolina Launches Workday - Elevating Public Service
Say hello to Workday, the State of North Carolina’s new recruitment platform! Workday benefits jobseekers by providing a faster, simpler application process and improved communication with hiring managers.
Find your next opportunity with the state at: https://nc.wd108.myworkdayjobs.com/NC_Careers
DOA's Purchase & Contract Division was named a bronze winner of the George Cronin Award for Procurement Excellence by the National Association of Procurement Professionals. The award recognizes outstanding state initiatives by procurement specialists.
🔗: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QD4J3xZfqz4
Mini Grants poster
⌛ Less than a week remains to apply for up to $500 in mini grants for youth programs across North Carolina!
The application deadline is Friday, October 10.
🔗: https://www.doa.nc.gov/divisions/council-women-youth/state-youth-councils/mini-grant-program
State of NC, Josh Stein, Governor - Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2025 - A Proclamation
@ncgovernor.bsky.social Josh Stein has proclaimed October as #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth. North Carolinians are encouraged to wear purple on Thursday, Oct. 16 to show their support.
Read the proclamation: https://governor.nc.gov/governor-stein-proclaims-domestic-violence-awareness-month
#DVAM
September is a wrap — hear from Secretary Esparza about developments at DOA over the past month.
👩 New Division for Women & Youth Director
📄 DOA to house Governor's Advisory Council on Latino Affairs
🤖 Chatbot added to DNPE website
And more!
DOA Launches Chatbot to Answer Questions About Home and Private Schools
DOA's Division of Non-Public Education (DNPE) today launched a new chatbot on the DNPE website to answer questions about operating home schools and private schools in NC.
🔗: https://www.doa.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2025/09/26/doa-launches-chatbot-answer-questions-about-home-and-private-schools
We're hiring - Policy Director, Office of the Secretary
We're hiring! DOA is seeking a strategic and innovative Policy Development Manager. This role will oversee policy development and lead transformative projects.
Learn more & apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/5089583/policy-development-and-strategic-planning-manager
We're hiring - Deputy Director, Division for Women and Youth
We're hiring! DOA is seeking a dedicated and driven Deputy Director for the Division for Women and Youth. This role will lead grant compliance and monitoring for the division.
Learn more & apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/5086646/deputy-director
#Work4NC
Mini Grants poster
⌛ Time is running out to apply for up to $500 in mini grants for youth programs across North Carolina!
The application deadline is October 10.
🔗: https://www.doa.nc.gov/divisions/council-women-youth/state-youth-councils/mini-grant-program
DOA Secretary Gabe Esparza with DPS Secretary Eddie Buffaloe, DNCR Secretary Pam Cashwell, DEQ Secretary Reid Wilson, OSHR Secretary Staci Meyer, and others
Secretary Esparza stands with other volunteers
Secretary Esparza meets with Q'Pasa Appalachia and Boone Chamber of Commerce President David Jackson
ICYMI: Secretary Esparza visited Western North Carolina this week to volunteer with Governor Josh Stein and his cabinet, cleaning up a portion of the Swannanoa River with MountainTrue. He also spoke with Q'Pasa Appalachia in Boone, NC.
19.09.2025 14:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0@ncgovernor.bsky.social Josh Stein has proclaimed September 15 to October 15 as Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month in North Carolina. Hear from DOA Sec. Esparza, the state's first Latino cabinet head, about the importance of recognizing this month.
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@ncgovernor.bsky.social Josh Stein ordered all U.S. and NC flags at state facilities to half-staff 9/11 to honor Patriot Day, and on 9/13 to honor Maj. Gen. Joseph McNeil.
Flags are at half-staff through 9/14 in conjunction with guidance from the White House in memory of Charlie Kirk.
#FlagAlertNC
@ncgovernor.bsky.social ordered all U.S. and NC flags at state facilities lowered to half-staff sunrise to sunset on Sept. 11. Gone but not forgotten, this day honors the victims of the terrorist attack, their families and the heroic sacrifices of first responders.
🔗: www.doa.nc.gov/news/press-r...
NC Council for Women vice chair Lyric Thompson joined WUNC to discuss key findings from the recently released Status of Women in NC: Investing in Economic Opportunity report.
Read the report: www.doa.nc.gov/divisions/co...
@ncgovernor.bsky.social Josh Stein ordered all U.S. and NC flags at state facilities lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on September 13 in honor of civil rights activist Major General Joseph McNeil, who passed away Thursday.
🔗: www.doa.nc.gov/news/press-r...
The NC Commission of Indian Affairs held a quarterly meeting today at UNC Pembroke, swearing in four new members.
The commission also honored the late Dr. Joseph Bell for his dedicated service to the Lumbee community.
We're hiring, 7 open positions
It's #WorkItWednesday! We're hiring, check out DOA's open positions: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nort... #Work4NC
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DOA Division for Women and Youth Director Charnessa Ridley
We are thrilled to announce Charnessa Ridley as the new director of DOA's Division for Women & Youth.
Formerly known as the Council for Women & Youth Involvement, the division administers grants for DV/SA service providers and youth programs like the State of NC Internship Program.
DOA's Council for Women & Youth Involvement is accepting mini grant applications from organizations that build character and leadership skills in North Carolina youth through peer-to-peer community projects.
Application deadline is October 10.
🔗: www.doa.nc.gov/news/press-r...
Greg Richardson with Deputy Secretary Noelle Talley and Secretary Gabe Esparza
This week, Commission of Indian Affairs Executive Director Greg Richardson received the 2025 Richard Caswell Award. This prestigious award recognizes state employees with 45 or more years of service. Congratulations, Greg!
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Flag Alert
@ncgovernor.bsky.social has ordered all U.S. and NC flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff immediately until sunset Aug. 31 in honor of the victims of a senseless act of violence committed at Annunciation Catholic School.
🔗: www.doa.nc.gov/news/press-r...
#FlagAlertNC
We're hiring, 8 open positions
It's #WorkItWednesday! We're hiring, check out DOA's open positions: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nort...
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NC is Slowly Narrowing the Gender Wage Gap: The gender wage gap for women’s median earnings compared to men’s in NC narrowed from 80.9% to 83.4% between 2016 and 2023 raising NC from 31st to 9th place nationally.
Annual Income on Childcare: North Carolina women working full-time spent 21% (for homebased care) to 26% (for centerbased care) of their annual income for infant childcare.
Preschool Enrollment is Lagging: NC ranks lowest among the Southeastern states in preschool enrollment for three-year-olds (7%) and well below the national average (17%). The state also ranks second lowest among the eight states analyzed for four year-old enrollment (30%).
Released on #WomensEqualityDay, the Investing in Economic Opportunity for Women in NC report contains analysis by the Institute for Women's Policy Research of key childcare and labor market indicators.
Read the report: www.doa.nc.gov/media/18257/...
Status of Women, Investing in Economic Opportunity for Women in North Carolina, August 2025
Today, DOA's Council for Women & Youth Involvement released the Investing in Economic Opportunity for Women in North Carolina report.
It examines disparities in childcare, earnings & employment to drive better outcomes for women & families across NC.
Release: www.doa.nc.gov/news/press-r...
State Sen. Val Applewhite (center) and Secretary Esparza take a picture with CARE Center staff
This week, Secretary Esparza and State Sen. Val Applewhite visited the CARE Center to learn about its important role for Cumberland Co. and discuss ways the state can do more to support DV/SA service providers.
The CARE Center is a grantee of DOA's Council for Women & Youth Involvement.
