Hiring Manager Training
Connector Import
If you are a supervisor, this training is for you! Don’t wait until you have a vacancy on your team—take this training now. At this session you will learn about the most up-to-date Recruiting process and have your questions answered by our reliable Human Resources Recruiters!
Workday Learning Link: https://www.myworkday.com/buncombecounty/email-universal/inst/15972$588/rel-task/2998$26720.htmld.
Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
TED Talk - June 2025
Connector Import
In June's TED Talk,The Power of Emotional Intelligence, Travis Bradberry explains how EQ—not IQ—is the strongest predictor of performance, leadership potential, and personal excellence.
Workday Learning Link: https://www.myworkday.com/buncombecounty/email-universal/inst/15972$747/rel-task/2998$26720.htmld.
Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
NC Plans - Retirement Readiness webinar
Wellness Programs (Internal)
Hosted by the NC Retirement System - We invite you to learn about what it takes to achieve retirement readiness. In this session, you will learn where your retirement income may come from, and the important roles that Social Security and your pension plan will play. You will also discover how valuable the NC 401(k) and NC 457 Plans can be in your retirement planning journey, and the online planning tools that are at your fingertips to help you along the way. The session will also explore things for you to consider as you create your personalized retirement budget. And more!
Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit events.teams.microsoft.com. Mind Works 202
Connector Import
Once you’ve successfully completed Mind Works 101, you’re invited to level up! Mind Works 202 participants will gain skills to lead larger innovations and continuous improvement projects.
Workday Learning Link: https://www.myworkday.com/buncombecounty/email-universal/inst/15972$746/rel-task/2998$26720.htmld.
Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Public Servant Leadership (PSL)
Connector Import
Join us for a deep dive into Public Servant Leadership - our Buncombe County leadership model that will help all BC leaders lead with compassion, empathy, awareness, and commitment to service.
Workday Learning Link: https://www.myworkday.com/buncombecounty/email-universal/inst/15972$601/rel-task/2998$26720.htmld.
Thursday, June 26, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
County Commission District 2 Town Hall
Join Buncombe County Commissioners for a District 2 town hall on Thursday, June 26 from 5:30-7:30 p.m at the North Windy Ridge Intermediate School cafeteria. Learn about where we are in our storm recovery process, share your input with Buncombe County Commissioners, and connect to County and recovery resources.
Thursday, June 26, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
North Windy Ridge Intermediate School, 20 Doan Rd, Weaverville, NC 28787.
For more info visit engage.buncombecounty.org. TED Talk - June 2025
Connector Import
In June's TED Talk,The Power of Emotional Intelligence, Travis Bradberry explains how EQ—not IQ—is the strongest predictor of performance, leadership potential, and personal excellence.
Workday Learning Link: https://www.myworkday.com/buncombecounty/email-universal/inst/15972$748/rel-task/2998$26720.htmld.
Friday, June 27, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
New Employee Orientation
Learning & Development (Internal)
Pillars: Becoming A Leader. Event Type: New Employee Orientation (NEO).
Monday, June 30, 2025, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Holiday Closing - Independence Day
Holiday Closings
All Buncombe County offices will be closed. Emergency and Public Safety Services will remain open.
Friday, July 4, 2025.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Drop-In Overdose Reversal Training
Learn how you can potentially save a life.
Every month, community members can drop by to receive free overdose reversal training from Buncombe County Health and Human Services with the goal of empowering the community to recognize the signs of an overdose and how to respond. Training is also available in Spanish.
Everyone is welcome to drop in anytime between 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. on the first Friday of every month at 40 Coxe Avenue in Downtown Asheville (room N102).
During the drop-in, participants will: Meet with a staff member for 10 – 15 minutes to discuss how to recognize the signs of an overdose, steps to administer Naloxone and follow up care once given.? , Ask questions , Take free Naloxone, CPR masks, test strips as well as handouts and resources with you.
Notice - Description: Drop-In Overdose Reversal Training.
Friday, July 4, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
40 Coxe Avenue, Asheville NC.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Walk With A Doc! - Earn 20 BeWell points
Wellness Programs (Internal)
Earn 20 BeWell points!
Occurs every 1st Saturday of every month
Lindsay Wright, PA-C from BC Employee Health will be there so join her for a walk! Kids and families are welcome!
County Central Article
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Saturday, July 5, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Location is French Broad River Greenway in the River Arts District
Park under the Patton Ave bridge next to the old the Smoky Park Supper Club.
Lunch & Learn: "That's a No for Me, Thanks": A Boundary Reset
Connector Import
“That’s a No for Me, Thanks”: A Boundary Reset - July 8 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM , This Lunch & Learn is all about boundaries: what they are, why we fumble them, and how to set them like a calm, confident adult. We’ll keep it real, respectful, and just irreverent enough to make it fun. Whether you’re boundary-curious or overdue for a reset, you’ll leave with real-life language and one boundary you can test drive this week—with zero guilt. This Lunch & Learn session is offered in partnership with the Buncombe County Long-Term Recovery Group (BCLTRG) and the Emotional & Spiritual Support Committee (ESSC). The mission of the BCLTRG is to coordinate county-wide disaster recovery through intentional collaboration. This collaborative approach brings together formal, informal, and emerging organizations engaged in disaster relief and recovery, while also cultivating relationships with community-led efforts to build hyperlocal networks of mutual aid. The BCLTRG advocates for Buncombe County’s most vulnerable neighbors…
Workday Learning Link: https://www.myworkday.com/buncombecounty/email-universal/inst/15972$727/rel-task/2998$26720.htmld.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Yoga After Work (Free 4 week series)
Wellness Programs (Internal)
Unwind while earning 10 BeWell points. Join your coworkers for Yoga After Work, a free, four-week series taught by a certified yoga instructor. The sessions will provide you with a basic understanding of yoga, postures, and breath work, which is essential to helping you calm and soothe your nervous system.
Bring an exercise mat, comfy clothes, water, and enjoy the many health benefits yoga has to offer. We will have mats for those that do not have one. Physical activity and breath work can make a big difference in mental well-being!
What: Free yoga after work
When: Wednesdays: July 9, July 16, July 23, and July 30 from 5:15-6:15 p.m.
Where: 40 Coxe Ave. Ground floor conference room
Registration: No need to RSVP, just show up!
Notice - Description: Yoga After Work (Free 4 week series).
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM.
40 Coxe Ave. Ground Floor Conference Room.
For more info visit intranet.buncombe.org. Hiring Manager Training
Connector Import
If you are a supervisor, this training is for you! Don’t wait until you have a vacancy on your team—take this training now. At this session you will learn about the most up-to-date Recruiting process and have your questions answered by our reliable Human Resources Recruiters!
Workday Learning Link: https://www.myworkday.com/buncombecounty/email-universal/inst/15972$756/rel-task/2998$26720.htmld.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
New Employee Orientation
Learning & Development (Internal)
Pillars: Becoming A Leader. Event Type: New Employee Orientation (NEO).
Monday, July 14, 2025, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Yoga After Work (Free 4 week series)
Wellness Programs (Internal)
Unwind while earning 10 BeWell points. Join your coworkers for Yoga After Work, a free, four-week series taught by a certified yoga instructor. The sessions will provide you with a basic understanding of yoga, postures, and breath work, which is essential to helping you calm and soothe your nervous system.
Bring an exercise mat, comfy clothes, water, and enjoy the many health benefits yoga has to offer. We will have mats for those that do not have one. Physical activity and breath work can make a big difference in mental well-being!
What: Free yoga after work
When: Wednesdays: July 9, July 16, July 23, and July 30 from 5:15-6:15 p.m.
Where: 40 Coxe Ave. Ground floor conference room
Registration: No need to RSVP, just show up!
Notice - Description: Yoga After Work (Free 4 week series).
Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM.
40 Coxe Ave. Ground Floor Conference Room.
For more info visit intranet.buncombe.org. Register Now: Life in Limbo Training for County Employees
Join fellow county employees for Life in Limbo, an interactive workshop about living in foster care. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a child in foster care? Or a foster parent? Or how can a mom lose her child to foster care? Life in Limbo is an interactive workshop created by Fostering Great Ideas, a nonprofit organization working to restore hope to children and youth in foster care through innovative ideas built on meaningful relationships. In this role play about foster care, participants will step into the shoes of birth parents, foster parents, and the displaced children, and learn what it feels like to live their lives. The workshop will be facilitated by Angela Bollo-Higgins, Regional Director of External Relations for Crossnore Communities for Children.
Notice - Description: Register Now: Life in Limbo Training for County Employees.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 12:00 PM.
200 College Street, Asheville 28801.
Living Our Core Values
Connector Import
Join the discussion around actionable ways you can embody our core values through your position with Buncombe County.
Workday Learning Link: https://www.myworkday.com/buncombecounty/email-universal/inst/15972$559/rel-task/2998$26720.htmld.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Hiring Manager Training
Connector Import
If you are a supervisor, this training is for you! Don’t wait until you have a vacancy on your team—take this training now. At this session you will learn about the most up-to-date Recruiting process and have your questions answered by our reliable Human Resources Recruiters!
Workday Learning Link: https://www.myworkday.com/buncombecounty/email-universal/inst/15972$757/rel-task/2998$26720.htmld.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Last day to submit FY25 line-item transfer requests
Contact budget@buncombecounty.org for more information.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
Yoga After Work (Free 4 week series)
Wellness Programs (Internal)
Unwind while earning 10 BeWell points. Join your coworkers for Yoga After Work, a free, four-week series taught by a certified yoga instructor. The sessions will provide you with a basic understanding of yoga, postures, and breath work, which is essential to helping you calm and soothe your nervous system.
Bring an exercise mat, comfy clothes, water, and enjoy the many health benefits yoga has to offer. We will have mats for those that do not have one. Physical activity and breath work can make a big difference in mental well-being!
What: Free yoga after work
When: Wednesdays: July 9, July 16, July 23, and July 30 from 5:15-6:15 p.m.
Where: 40 Coxe Ave. Ground floor conference room
Registration: No need to RSVP, just show up!
Notice - Description: Yoga After Work (Free 4 week series).
Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM.
40 Coxe Ave. Ground Floor Conference Room.
For more info visit intranet.buncombe.org. County Commission District 3 Town Hall
Join Buncombe County Commissioners for a District 3 town hall on Thursday, July 24 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Ferguson Auditorium on the campus of A-B Tech. Learn about where we are in our storm recovery process, share your input with Buncombe County Commissioners, and connect to County and recovery resources.
Thursday, July 24, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
A-B Tech, Ferguson Auditorium.
For more info visit engage.buncombecounty.org. Submit invoices dated June 30 or prior
Contact ap@buncombecounty.org for more information.
Friday, July 25, 2025.
New Employee Orientation
Learning & Development (Internal)
Pillars: Becoming A Leader. Event Type: New Employee Orientation (NEO).
Monday, July 28, 2025, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Yoga After Work (Free 4 week series)
Wellness Programs (Internal)
Unwind while earning 10 BeWell points. Join your coworkers for Yoga After Work, a free, four-week series taught by a certified yoga instructor. The sessions will provide you with a basic understanding of yoga, postures, and breath work, which is essential to helping you calm and soothe your nervous system.
Bring an exercise mat, comfy clothes, water, and enjoy the many health benefits yoga has to offer. We will have mats for those that do not have one. Physical activity and breath work can make a big difference in mental well-being!
What: Free yoga after work
When: Wednesdays: July 9, July 16, July 23, and July 30 from 5:15-6:15 p.m.
Where: 40 Coxe Ave. Ground floor conference room
Registration: No need to RSVP, just show up!
Notice - Description: Yoga After Work (Free 4 week series).
Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM.
40 Coxe Ave. Ground Floor Conference Room.
For more info visit intranet.buncombe.org. Drop-In Overdose Reversal Training
Learn how you can potentially save a life.
Every month, community members can drop by to receive free overdose reversal training from Buncombe County Health and Human Services with the goal of empowering the community to recognize the signs of an overdose and how to respond. Training is also available in Spanish.
Everyone is welcome to drop in anytime between 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. on the first Friday of every month at 40 Coxe Avenue in Downtown Asheville (room N102).
During the drop-in, participants will: Meet with a staff member for 10 – 15 minutes to discuss how to recognize the signs of an overdose, steps to administer Naloxone and follow up care once given.? , Ask questions , Take free Naloxone, CPR masks, test strips as well as handouts and resources with you.
Notice - Description: Drop-In Overdose Reversal Training.
Friday, August 1, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
40 Coxe Avenue, Asheville NC.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Walk With A Doc! - Earn 20 BeWell points
Wellness Programs (Internal)
Earn 20 BeWell points!
Occurs every 1st Saturday of every month
Lindsay Wright, PA-C from BC Employee Health will be there so join her for a walk! Kids and families are welcome!
County Central Article
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Saturday, August 2, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Location is French Broad River Greenway in the River Arts District
Park under the Patton Ave bridge next to the old the Smoky Park Supper Club.
N.C. Private Roads and Bridges Program Deadline
The North Carolina Private Road and Bridge Program (NC-PRB) can assist property owners across western North Carolina with damages from Helene. The program:
Prioritizes repairs to private roads/bridges that are the sole access for emergency services to residential properties occupied by the property owner for over six months of the calendar year.
Prioritizes repairs to roads/bridges providing access to multiple residential homes, recreation or commercial facilities.
How to Get Started
If you have a private road, culvert, pipe, or bridge that was damaged or destroyed following Tropical Storm Helene and you are located in Buncombe County, please fill out the NC-PRB Interest Form by August 3, 2025.
You can apply for this program, even if you have applied for FEMA individual assistance.
Need Assistance?
If you need assistance with the form or have general questions about the NC Private Roads and Bridges Program, please contact ncemprb@ncdps.gov or call at 1-844-746-2326.
If you are a disaster survivor who needs…
Notice - Description: N.C. Private Roads and Bridges Program Deadline.
Sunday, August 3, 2025.
For more info visit www.ncdps.gov. County Commission District 1 Town Hall
Join Buncombe County Commissioners for a District 1 town hall on Thursday, July 24 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Koontz Intermediate School cafeteria. Learn about where we are in our storm recovery process, share your input with Buncombe County Commissioners, and connect to County and recovery resources.
Workday Learning Link: Join Buncombe County Commissioners for a District 3 town hall on Thursday, July 24 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Koontz Intermediate School cafeteria. Learn about where we are in our storm recovery process, share your input with Buncombe County Commissioners, and connect to County and recovery resources.
Thursday, August 7, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Koontz Intermediate School.
Hiring Manager Training
Connector Import
If you are a supervisor, this training is for you! Don’t wait until you have a vacancy on your team—take this training now. At this session you will learn about the most up-to-date Recruiting process and have your questions answered by our reliable Human Resources Recruiters!
Workday Learning Link: https://www.myworkday.com/buncombecounty/email-universal/inst/15972$758/rel-task/2998$26720.htmld.
Friday, August 8, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
New Employee Orientation
Learning & Development (Internal)
Pillars: Becoming A Leader. Event Type: New Employee Orientation (NEO).
Monday, August 11, 2025, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Lunch & Learn: The Ultimate Gold Star Chart: Introducing Boring Self-Care
Connector Import
The Ultimate Gold Star Chart: Introducing Boring Self-Care - August 13 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM, This Lunch & Learn is a celebration of boring self-care—the quiet, routine things that keep us afloat when life is a lot. We’ll explore what boring self-care actually means, how it’s deeply rooted in disability justice, and why brushing your teeth counts as resistance. Come for the gold stars, stay for the reminder that you’re allowed to take care of yourself in ways that are small, steady, and incredibly real. This Lunch & Learn session is offered in partnership with the Buncombe County Long-Term Recovery Group (BCLTRG) and the Emotional & Spiritual Support Committee (ESSC). The mission of the BCLTRG is to coordinate county-wide disaster recovery through intentional collaboration. This collaborative approach brings together formal, informal, and emerging organizations engaged in disaster relief and recovery, while also cultivating relationships with community-led efforts to build hyperlocal networks of mutual aid.…
Workday Learning Link: https://www.myworkday.com/buncombecounty/email-universal/inst/15972$728/rel-task/2998$26720.htmld.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Living Our Core Values
Connector Import
Join the discussion around actionable ways you can embody our core values through your position with Buncombe County.
Workday Learning Link: https://www.myworkday.com/buncombecounty/email-universal/inst/15972$560/rel-task/2998$26720.htmld.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Mind Works 101
Connector Import
Mind Works is a two-session training that empowers employees to use their knowledge and skills to streamline workflow, improve the end-user experience for our residents, and find better ways of doing things, regardless of how they’ve always been done.
Workday Learning Link: https://www.myworkday.com/buncombecounty/email-universal/inst/15972$736/rel-task/2998$26720.htmld.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Hiring Manager Training
Connector Import
If you are a supervisor, this training is for you! Don’t wait until you have a vacancy on your team—take this training now. At this session you will learn about the most up-to-date Recruiting process and have your questions answered by our reliable Human Resources Recruiters!
Workday Learning Link: https://www.myworkday.com/buncombecounty/email-universal/inst/15972$759/rel-task/2998$26720.htmld.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
New Employee Orientation
Learning & Development (Internal)
Pillars: Becoming A Leader. Event Type: New Employee Orientation (NEO).
Monday, August 25, 2025, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Mind Works 101
Connector Import
Mind Works is a two-session training that empowers employees to use their knowledge and skills to streamline workflow, improve the end-user experience for our residents, and find better ways of doing things, regardless of how they’ve always been done.
Workday Learning Link: https://www.myworkday.com/buncombecounty/email-universal/inst/15972$736/rel-task/2998$26720.htmld.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Holiday Closing - Labor Day
Holiday Closings
All Buncombe County offices will be closed. Emergency and Public Safety Services will remain open.
Monday, September 1, 2025.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Hiring Manager Training
Connector Import
If you are a supervisor, this training is for you! Don’t wait until you have a vacancy on your team—take this training now. At this session you will learn about the most up-to-date Recruiting process and have your questions answered by our reliable Human Resources Recruiters!
Workday Learning Link: https://www.myworkday.com/buncombecounty/email-universal/inst/15972$760/rel-task/2998$26720.htmld.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
On-site Nationwide 457 Representative - Sept. 4
Wellness Programs (Internal)
Our Nationwide representative, Tj Johnson, will be on-site to offer individual one-on-one meetings about Nationwide’s retirement savings plan options. Whether you are already enrolled in a Nationwide 457 account, or still considering it, this is a great opportunity to consult with an expert. Tj Johnson intro: It’s time for an Account Review! Schedule a 30 minute in-person meeting with your Nationwide 457b Retirement Specialist, Tj Johnson. My name is Tj Johnson. I'm here to help you take control of your financial future with personalized guidance and actionable insights. Whether you're ready to enroll, need an account review, are considering rollovers, nearing retirement, or curious about managed accounts, I'm here to make the process smooth and beneficial for you. Schedule your 30-minute session with me today and take the first step towards a confident and secure retirement! September 4 at 200 College Street room 404 from 8am to 1pm. Learn more about Nationwide on the HR Hub here: Nationwide 457…
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Drop-In Overdose Reversal Training
Learn how you can potentially save a life.
Every month, community members can drop by to receive free overdose reversal training from Buncombe County Health and Human Services with the goal of empowering the community to recognize the signs of an overdose and how to respond. Training is also available in Spanish.
Everyone is welcome to drop in anytime between 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. on the first Friday of every month at 40 Coxe Avenue in Downtown Asheville (room N102).
During the drop-in, participants will: Meet with a staff member for 10 – 15 minutes to discuss how to recognize the signs of an overdose, steps to administer Naloxone and follow up care once given.? , Ask questions , Take free Naloxone, CPR masks, test strips as well as handouts and resources with you.
Notice - Description: Drop-In Overdose Reversal Training.
Friday, September 5, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
40 Coxe Avenue, Asheville NC.
For more info visit www.buncombecounty.org. Walk With A Doc! - Earn 20 BeWell points
Wellness Programs (Internal)
Earn 20 BeWell points!
Occurs every 1st Saturday of every month
Lindsay Wright, PA-C from BC Employee Health will be there so join her for a walk! Kids and families are welcome!
County Central Article
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Saturday, September 6, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Location is French Broad River Greenway in the River Arts District
Park under the Patton Ave bridge next to the old the Smoky Park Supper Club.
New Employee Orientation
Learning & Development (Internal)
Pillars: Becoming A Leader. Event Type: New Employee Orientation (NEO).
Monday, September 8, 2025, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Living Our Core Values
Connector Import
Join the discussion around actionable ways you can embody our core values through your position with Buncombe County.
Workday Learning Link: https://www.myworkday.com/buncombecounty/email-universal/inst/15972$561/rel-task/2998$26720.htmld.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.