With major regional investments on the horizon, Charlotte Works and the City of Charlotte are putting local workforce readiness front and center through the launch of Skilled to Build. Charlotte has been rapidly expanding for years. Look around the area and you’ll see new apartments, roads, businesses,...
Sherman McCown is a dedicated single father focused on creating a stronger future for his family. When he enrolled in the Merancas P2P initiative through Charlotte Family Housing, he was working as a car rental transporter earning $14.50 per hour. He set a short-term goal...
NextGen students stepped up to support their community during the Back to School Community Celebration and Shoe Distribution, hosted in partnership with Revive Church and Samaritan's Feet. NextGen student volunteers took on hands-on responsibilities throughout the day, managing setup and breakdown, distributing shoes, and helping prepare...
NextGen students from schools across the Charlotte community joined together for the I Am Amazing event, a day centered on personal growth, service, and mentorship. In partnership with members of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., NextGen students participated in interactive group activities and put service into...
Preparing for higher education requires clear guidance on financial planning. NextGen students gathered for FAFSA Night to complete crucial steps for their academic futures, receiving expert advice and step-by-step assistance. Timeka Ruffin with College Foundation of North Carolina led the session, guiding NextGen participants through the...
Charlotte Works is currently accepting applications for two special UpSkill Charlotte employee training grants. Both programs are designed for small contracting businesses with 250 or fewer employees to increase their capacity to compete for upcoming City and County contracts by providing short-term training and industry-recognized certifications for...
As artificial intelligence reshapes entry-level hiring across the region (and how local workforce boards write blog posts), community partners play a vital role in helping local job seekers adapt, upskill, and remain competitive. Trust between these partners and residents is the essential element to build...
Your team works hard to get candidates job-ready, but navigating Charlotte’s complex network of employer programs, funding streams, and support services shouldn’t feel like a full-time job. Outdated resource lists and endless web links often lead to warm leads going cold. That is exactly what CELC...
Driving Regional Progress: Highlights from CELC Innovation Day If you run a business in Charlotte, you already know the drill: hiring is tough, retaining talent is even harder, finding the right funding or support programs feels like solving a puzzle, and navigating local government and non-profit resources usually...
At our NCWorks Career Center, the focus is always on direct, meaningful connection bridging the gap between talented local job seekers and the employers who need them. We recently hosted a customized hiring event in partnership with Family Services of America, designed to match local residents...