At the recent NCWorks Commission meeting, Charlotte Works Director of Business Engagement Andrew Davila and NCWorks/Equus Business Solutions Manager Abi Vega joined representatives from Duke Energy to discuss the growing impact of their collaborative partnership. The presentation focused on a shared mission: expanding work-based learning opportunities...
On May 13, we joined Central Piedmont Community College, our NextGen Out of School Youth provider, to celebrate the graduation of their Workforce Scholars! This ceremony honored our incredible NextGen Out-of-School Youth, alongside graduates from Central Piedmont’s Accelerated Career Training and SECU Bridge to Career...
Another full house at our May 12th Chase Bank Small Business Info Session! More than 50 entrepreneurs and small business owners gathered at the NCWorks Career Center to gain valuable financial insights, connect one-on-one with Chase experts Justin Hurst and Shakeria Tennort, and explore grant opportunities and business...
Derek Murphy had a lifelong dream of obtaining his Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). However, his ambitions were temporarily sidelined by a selfless commitment to his family. Derek enrolled in the NCWorks Adult program in October 2025, but his aunt fell ill and he put his...
When layoffs hit local staples like Family Dollar, the impact ripples through the entire community. Our goal at Charlotte Works is to make sure those transitions don’t turn into long-term unemployment. We recently hosted a Rapid Response event specifically for impacted Family Dollar employees, and the...
Across the Carolinas, the job market is hitting a historic mark. Last month, Mecklenburg County saw over 54,000 job postings, the highest single-month volume in more than two years. Yet for college graduates of the Class of 2026, these thousands of opportunities can sometimes feel...
Have you noticed your paycheck doesn't seem to stretch as far as it used to, especially when you pull up to the gas station? You aren't alone. The government recently released its latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers that track inflation. The headline? Prices across the...
Artificial intelligence is shaping hiring and work in a complex future of work environment. The challenge is not only about which jobs may change, but whether people can still move into good jobs through strong career pathways. Young people still need the fundamentals that have...
Duke Energy partnered with Road to Hire and Charlotte Works to build a stronger talent pipeline by introducing an IT Apprenticeship Program. “The Charlotte Works partnership equips newly hired Duke Energy IT Apprentices with additional mentorship, support, and resources, ensuring they have a strong foundation for...
Effective leadership is regarded as fundamental to cultivating a resilient and lasting organizational culture at Coca-Cola Consolidated. The company advocates for both inspirational and servant leadership, maintaining that prioritizing employee support and meeting their needs fosters trust, enhances engagement, and promotes ongoing development. “Strategic partnerships enable...