[caption id="attachment_15625" align="alignleft" width="300"] Diverse business team collaborating and laughing during office meeting[/caption] Charlotte’s financial services industry continues to create exciting opportunities for the area’s workforce. Last week, Governor Josh Stein announced that The Clearing House Payments Company L.L.C. will invest $11.5 million to expand its...
The UNC-Charlotte chapter of the Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) hosted an interactive presentation titled "Beyond the Degree: Why Is the Job Market So Tough?" Andrew Davila, Business Engagement Director at Charlotte Works, presented to students on the current landscape of Charlotte's job...
During the first session of the Wellness Mentorship with B.Well: Live Consciously series, Dr. Adrianne Pinkney facilitated an empowering workshop titled Mental Health and Emotional Intelligence. NextGen students explored strategies for understanding and managing emotions while strengthening overall mental health. The session provided actionable tools to...
NextGen students recently engaged in a transformative two-part career readiness workshop hosted by Ms. Okemia Porch from Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont at the NCWorks Career Center. Throughout the hands-on sessions, students constructed professional, tailored resumes and mastered foundational interview strategies. Participants also explored professional...
On October 7, the 7th Annual iamSTEAMCLT Youth Career Expo brought over 300 students and 28 educators, employers, and community partners together for an interactive experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM). The event connected students from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) and youth and...
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...