North Carolina manufacturing has changed sharply over the past three decades. Textile mills, apparel plants, and furniture factories once accounted for more than 40 percent of the state’s manufacturing jobs. By 2022, those industries employed 13.6 percent of manufacturing workers. Between 1993 and 2022, employment in...
There is nothing quite like getting everyone into the same room to spark inspiration, and that is exactly what happened at our all-teams meeting earlier this month. As we officially launch the new program year (PY26), our teams and partners gathered to align our vision,...
When students join the NextGen In-School Youth (ISY) program, they expect career guidance, resume support, and workplace preparation. What many discover is a network of mentors and peers that stays with them long after graduation. Charlotte Works hosted the annual End-of-Year Student Acknowledgement Event on June...
The latest national numbers on teen hiring tell a story of a complex dynamic labor market for youth workforce. Challenger, Gray & Christmas projected that employers would add 790,000 jobs for teens ages 16 to 19 in May, June, and July 2026, down from 801,000 last summer....
Charlotte Works is proud to celebrate more than 30 graduating seniors from Garinger High School, Harding University High School, West Charlotte High School, and Julius L. Chambers High School who participated in the NCWorks NextGen In-School Youth Program powered by Charlotte Works. Over the past several...
Tammy Moore is the embodiment of resilience and perseverance. Like many professionals navigating a career transition, Tammy faced challenges while trying to solidify her next professional chapter. However, instead of letting those obstacles deter her, she turned to the resources available at the NCWorks Career...
The final Charlotte Works Board of Directors meeting of the program year successfully concluded with a review of regional workforce milestones, a moving participant testimonial, and key leadership updates. The session underscored the organization's ongoing commitment to fostering robust talent pipelines and driving economic mobility...
Charlotte Works was thrilled to participate in the recent Skilled Trades for America Forum. Part of the Business Roundtable’s national initiative, the event took place on May 27 at Central Piedmont Community College’s (CPCC) Levine Campus. The forum brought together top CEOs, policymakers, and workforce partners...
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...