In today’s rapidly evolving job market, many workers are finding themselves needing to switch careers. This may be due to industry disruption, changes in personal interests, or a desire for greater job security. Whatever the reason, transitioning to a new career can be challenging, especially...
[caption id="attachment_13954" align="alignleft" width="300"] Labor Market Trends underscore the importance of mastering new technologies such as AI.[/caption] The labor force is constantly evolving, with new trends emerging as technology, demographics, and economic conditions change. In this article, we will explore some key trends in the labor...
Charlotte Works Workforce Development is required to make copies of the proposed Charlotte Works Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) plan available to the public and allow for public comment. The PY23-24 plan is available via the link below: [button icon_pack="font_awesome_5" font_awesome_5="fa fa-file-pdf" target="_blank" hover_type="default" text="PY23-24...
Charlotte Works Workforce Development is required to make copies of the proposed Charlotte Works Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) plan available to the public and allow for public comment. The PY22-23 plan is available via the link below: [button icon_pack="font_awesome_5" font_awesome_5="fa fa-file-pdf" target="_blank" hover_type="default" text="PY22-23...
7 Ways Employers Can Help With Inflation - Without Giving Raises Easing the burden of inflation on employees A newly released survey showed that the main reason U.S. workers left a job in 2021 was because of low pay. In addition, the February CPI report showed that...
Tax Season: Resources to Help You File this Year As the workforce development board serving Mecklenburg County, we understand that job seeker success requires holistic service. External barriers outside our scope of services including utility needs, transportation, child care, social-emotional support, and more can all prevent...
There isn’t a talent shortage; there is a shortage of employer creativity by: Kevin Loux, Chief Impact Officer, Charlotte Works & Raquel Lynch, Chief Program Officer, Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont With over 4 million Americans quitting their job in August, September, and November 2021, the...
Charlotte Works is partnering with the City of Charlotte on an Employment Survey to better understand the needs and challenges for Charlotte residents around finding and securing employment. Your answers will help the City of Charlotte and Charlotte Works develop better job creation methods, especially in...
It’s been more than six months and the country is still reeling from the national impact of the global pandemic. In that time, the unemployment rate has risen to over 13% and fallen back down to 7%; but the recovery has not been distributed evenly....
Struggling to find work in your industry? Map a new career pathway using your existing skills! Since Mid-March, millions have filed for unemployment, including 36 million Americans, almost 1 million North Carolinians, and an estimated 100,000 Mecklenburg County residents. If you are one of the many...