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...
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...