Author: Charlotte Works Staff

18 Sep OJT grant changes lives, says recipient

Posted at 18:48h in Training by Charlotte Works Staff

Employers, how many of your employees could you (would you?) describe as a “blessing?” Potential employees, how many of you would love to be described by your employer that way? [caption id="attachment_3243" align="alignleft" width="170"] (From left), Publisher Kim Weatherell, Foundation General Manager Andra Summey and Distribution and...

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18 Sep Job-search success: Hard work? Coincidence? In this case, it’s both

Posted at 18:36h in Success Story by Charlotte Works Staff

When clients share their success stories, a common theme is that those who land take full advantage of the variety of resources available at the NCWorks Career Centers. Sometimes, another emerging theme is simply the wonder of coincidence. This story of two clients who’ve recently...

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18 Sep Workforce by the Numbers: Social media recruiting changes job-search landscape

Posted at 17:28h in Careers by Charlotte Works Staff

Charlotte Works is pleased to bring back Workforce by the Numbers, our monthly look at the statistics and data that are shaping the workforce in the Charlotte region.   Gone are the days of cold-calling and filling out paper applications for employers. Just as the Internet revolutionized...

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18 Sep WIOA Spring Training: Start now for 2016!

Posted at 16:51h in Training by Charlotte Works Staff

“Spring training” is a deceptive title: spring training for baseball starts as early as February. And the spring quarter or semester at your local college or university actually begins in January. So although the temperature is warm now, it’s time to think about the winter....

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18 Sep Three members join Charlotte Works’ board of directors

Posted at 15:24h in News by Charlotte Works Staff

Charlotte Works is pleased to announce that Charlotte Mayor Dan Clodfelter has appointed three new members to its board of directors. They are: Roger Collins, technical training specialist and apprenticeship coordinator at Siemens Energy, Inc. He’s responsible for the technical training of more than 1,600 employees...

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18 Sep NCWorks Online: There’s an app for that!

Posted at 11:05h in Job-Seeker by Charlotte Works Staff

NCWorks Online has gone mobile. Job-seekers can now download an app to connect to job openings, training opportunities and community resources. It’s available for free in both Apple’s AppStore and Google’s PlayStore for Android. Features of the NCWorks Online app include: geo-targeting that displays available jobs based on the user’s current...

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14 Aug Congratulations! They’ve landed!

Posted at 17:50h in Success Story by Charlotte Works Staff

Charlotte Works congratulates the following clients who’ve recently landed: When Syreeta Ashford was laid off a year ago as a project manager with Central Parking System/SP Plus Corp., she knew it was only a matter of time before she was presented with another opportunity. In June 2014,...

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14 Aug Is your extensive experience killing your search?

Posted at 17:29h in Job-Seeker by Charlotte Works Staff

We serve a broad client base representing multiple demographics across gender, race, culture and age. Job-seeking clients come with a variety of barriers to employment, diverse backgrounds and experiences and always looking for that magic bullet to land the job. Questions we’re often asked are: How do...

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14 Aug “Comfortable but challenged:” Volunteer finds support at NCWorks Career Center

Posted at 17:07h in Volunteers by Charlotte Works Staff

“No one will do the work for you, but they give you the tools to do the work,” says Jason Ray, volunteer orientation leader and NCWorks Career Center client. “I was pleasantly surprised when I walked through the doors and found out about the various...

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14 Aug Summer is winding down, but NCWorks Career Centers are ramping up!

Posted at 16:56h in Workshops by Charlotte Works Staff

Check out what’s happening at your NCWorks Career Centers the weeks of August 17 and 24! Managing Through Financial Crisis Tuesday, Aug. 18 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. 1401 W. Morehead St. (28208) It’s natural to feel anxiety during career transition. Managing your bills with limited or no...

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