Charlotte Works

We serve job-seekers and businesses, providing resources to develop a skilled workforce that meets employer needs.Job-seekers can• build a resume and interview skills,• create a career mission statement,• join a job-search team,• network with employers and peers,• attend workshops; and/or • receive an occupational skills or on-the-job training grant.By focusing on gaining a deep understanding of the talent needs of local, relocating and expanding businesses, we tailor resources and training dollars to meet specific industry needs through • customized recruiting tools;• assessment of hiring needs;• training grants for skilled/new/incumbent workers; • workshops; and • valuable local labor market data and forecasts. Graduating with a high school diploma is no longer enough for students entering a more competitive marketplace; additional training is imperative. Youth Works empowers eligible youth ages 16 to 21 (in- and out-of-school) to achieve academic and employment success through • tutoring/dropout-prevention strategies;• summer employment;• paid/unpaid work experiences;• occupational-skills training;• leadership development and more.Our NCWorks Career Centers are unique settings where job-seekers and employers both can access resources to succeed and drive economic growth in our region: • 5601 Executive Center Dr., Ste. 100, 28212; and • 7140 Forest Point Blvd., Ste. A, 28217.