In April 2024, Cameryn enrolled in the NextGen at Central Piedmont Community College. The program was a perfect fit to help her overcome unemployment, housing challenges, and legal issues. Upon her arrival, she had a clear goal: to pursue a career in the medical field. Despite...
When Janyla joined the NextGen Youth Career Pathways Program during her 10th-grade year at Harding University High School, she was seeking more than just a résumé boost—she was searching for direction. Known for being temperamental and quick to anger, Janyla often found herself in conflict...
The Challenge Morgan Sheridan was eager to begin her career but struggled to find an entry point into the professional world. She needed support to gain the experience and skills necessary to advance. How We Helped Charlotte Works connected Morgan with a professional opportunity at Queen City Women...
Hands-On Learning for STEAM Careers On October 23, the 6th Annual iamSTEAMCLT Youth Career Expo welcomed 365 students and 40 educators for a high-energy, hands-on experience focused on careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. Opportunities Beyond Information Local businesses and community organizations provided more than information—they...
The Challenge Courtney Allen was a seasoned professional as a Service Team Member at State Farm Insurance, but she had a bigger goal: to advance her career and eventually start her own agency. What she needed was a clear, structured path to get there. How We Helped Charlotte...
On Friday, September 19, 2025, Charlotte Works successfully hosted the strategic, invite-only 2025 Workforce Summit, “Working Together to Build the Future Workforce” bringing together over 100 employers, training providers, civic leaders, and system partners. Held at Central Piedmont Community College’s Harris Campus, the summit served...
Request for Proposals Charlotte Works is currently accepting proposals to use federal, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds for the out-of-school youth program. Interested parties can find the RFP applications with instructions and deadline information here: Out of School Youth RFP for 2026.. Complete proposals (original...
When you launch a business in Charlotte, you quickly learn the difference between being a visionary and being an operator. You love your craft, but the reality is you spend most days juggling receipts, answering emails, trying to hire talent, and frantically trying to keep...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Charlotte Works, Mecklenburg County’s workforce development board, announced a partnership with AssetMark Financial Holdings Inc. to help connect local talent to the company’s newly announced East Coast hub in Uptown Charlotte. AssetMark, a leading wealth management platform for financial advisors, has committed...
Press Release: Seventh “Job Fair of the Carolinas” set for May 6th at Carowinds In a regional job market, businesses recruit across county and state lines, and jobseekers travel across those same lines to find job opportunities. The greater Charlotte area is a prime example of...