Shameika Rhymes, Author at Charlotte Works

09 Mar The 6th Annual iamSTEAMCLT Youth Career Expo

Posted at 13:04h in Uncategorized by Shameika Rhymes

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...

09 Mar Stories of Inspiration: Building a Path to Agency Ownership

Posted at 13:03h in News, Success Story by Shameika Rhymes

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...

18 Feb The 2025 Workforce Summit Recap: Working Together to Build the Future Workforce

Posted at 09:51h in Community Partners, News by Shameika Rhymes

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...

23 Jan Request For Proposals 2026 Year Round Out of School Youth Program and FAQ

Posted at 15:10h in Uncategorized by Shameika Rhymes

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...

20 Nov From Hustle to Strategy: The Small Business Owner’s Glow Up

Posted at 09:48h in Employers, News by Shameika Rhymes

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...

09 Sep Charlotte Works Partners with AssetMark to Connect Local Talent with 250 New Jobs in Charlotte

Posted at 12:02h in Community Partners, Job-Seeker, Jobs, News by Shameika Rhymes

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...

24 Apr Press Release: Seventh “Job Fair of the Carolinas” set for May 6th at Carowinds

Posted at 15:26h in News by Shameika Rhymes

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...

10 Apr Press Release: Job Fair of the Carolinas Set For April 26th at Carowinds

Posted at 14:11h in News by Shameika Rhymes

To make a talent connection today, businesses frequently recruit across various county and state lines, and jobseekers often travel across those same lines to find work. Nowhere is a regional job market more evident than in the greater Charlotte area. To meet the needs of...

13 Feb Program Year 2021 Annual Report

Posted at 14:35h in News by Shameika Rhymes

Read about Charlotte Works’ accomplishments and successes in Program Year 2021 here! ...

31 Jan Stories of Inspiration: Caroline Mensa Finds a New Career After 50

Posted at 12:53h in Career-Seeker, Job-Seeker, NCWorks Career Center, News, Success Story by Shameika Rhymes

After many years with the same company, Caroline Mensa was part of a workplace downsizing that left her in a mid-life career transition. On August 16, 2022, she realized that her previous job search method, which included applying for a job she had heard about...

Author: Shameika Rhymes