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How can I get a higher paying job? What’s the next step in my career?

Charlotte Works is here to make sure you’re connected to make your next career move…at NO cost! We are the workforce development board for Mecklenburg County – this is our job!

We offer many services for job seekers including:

Resumé assistance

Resumé assistance

Interview training

Interview training

Career counseling

Career counseling

Working Smart essential skills training

Working Smart essential skills training

Job search assistance

Job search assistance

Hiring fairs

Hiring fairs

Additional Services

  • Financial assistance for short term occupational training
  • High School Equivalency preparation
  • Paid, on-the-job training opportunities
  • Registered apprenticeships

3 Steps to Help You Discover Your New Career

Call your local NCWorks Career Center to make an appointment

If you live in Mecklenburg County, you are eligible to receive services at our NCWorks Career Center location:

8601 McAlpine Park Drive
Suite 110
Charlotte, NC 28212

704.566.2870

Create a profile on NCWorks Online

After you have made your appointment at the career center, create a profile through our online system. You can create a resume, hunt for jobs on our job board, and sign up for upcoming workshops and training courses.

Discover new career options!

Charlotte Works has a number of tools and resources for you to start mapping out your new career. Click on any industry below to explore career maps and pathways, get salary information, top skills in-demand, and more!

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Youth and Young Adults Need Job Training?

If you’re between the ages of 16-24 and you need skills training for your future career you can learn about our NextGen Youth programs that are available at no cost.

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