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19 Oct SNAP partnership aims to lead young refugees to self-sufficiency

Posted at 19:45h in SNAP Sites by Charlotte Works Staff

It started with a story in this newsletter. Omar Parkes, intake specialist with ResCare’s Inspire Youth program, read an article in the May issue about the opening of five new SNAP (Share Network Access Points) sites, Charlotte Works’ community-access locations scattered throughout Mecklenburg County. He reached out to...

19 Oct Networking: Will you be in the 80 percent?

Posted at 19:30h in Networking by Charlotte Works Staff

The role of networking plays a huge part in a person's job search. Only two percent of today’s jobs are landed by utilizing online applications, while as much as 80 percent of today’s jobs are landed through networking. Being an accomplished and sincere networker can...

19 Oct MFG DAY: not your grandfather’s factory job

Posted at 19:21h in Events by Charlotte Works Staff

Charlotte Works joined forces with the Manufacturing Institute and other co-producers to celebrate National Manufacturing Day (MFG DAY) on Friday, October 4. Although Charlotte Works didn’t sponsor an event, the organization does support the MFG DAY mission: “MFG DAY addresses common misperceptions about manufacturing by giving manufacturers...

13 Sep Broken leg fixes skills enhancement

Posted at 17:26h in Job-Seeker by Charlotte Works Staff

Janet Kirkpatrick doesn’t yet know what her next professional opportunity will be, but she knows she’ll be closer to being computer-ready for it whenever it presents itself. Her 33-year career as a registered nurse in the medical intensive care unit and Carolinas Medical Center-Mercy ended when...

13 Sep Attention Mecklenburg County employers

Posted at 16:53h in Employers by Charlotte Works Staff

Increase your bottom line by improving your employees’ skills with an Incumbent Workforce Development grant (IWDG)! Awards of up to $25,000 are available to boost your employees’ value to your company and help your business compete both regionally and globally. The IWDG program offers competitive retention-solution...

13 Sep It’s springtime in the world of WIA!

Posted at 16:33h in Training by Charlotte Works Staff

Charlotte Works administers training funds through the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) for individuals who meet eligibility guidelines and who are in need of a skills upgrade to enhance their marketability. If you’re exploring post-secondary education at local institutions such as Central Piedmont Community College and UNC...

13 Sep Using the job description to tweak your resume

Posted at 16:23h in Resume by Charlotte Works Staff

Whenever I am giving a resume writing seminar, I make it a point to mention these two facts: one, resume writing is an art, not a science; and two, a one-size resume does not fit all. What I mean by the latter is that it is very important...

13 Sep Charlotte Works, Charlotte Bridge Home: Serving veterans better

Posted at 16:12h in Veterans by Charlotte Works Staff

Charlotte Works has formed an important partnership with Charlotte Bridge Home, a veterans-focused nonprofit that serves honorably discharged service members who reside in Mecklenburg County. Charlotte Bridge Home clients receive support during major life transitions. The organization links veterans to community resources for health, housing, benefits,...

13 Sep Growing to serve you better

Posted at 16:00h in News by Charlotte Works Staff

You’ll notice some changes as you visit Charlotte Works’ Employer Engagement Center over the next 90 days, and we wanted to let you know what’s happening. A new sign and window frosting marks the first of the physical changes to the Microsoft Training Room. By early...

18 Aug On-The-Job Training grants help entire community

Posted at 22:18h in Employers by Charlotte Works Staff

Who wouldn’t want to be part of an initiative that fills an employer’s hiring need and puts a skilled worker back on the job – thereby strengthening the entire community? That’s a question pondered by both Sheila Hemphill, Charlotte Works’ On-The-Job Training (OJT) manager, and Shari...

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