Posted on January 6, 2021
Charlotte agencies help unemployed find work during pandemic, WSOC-TV The Ongoing Plague of Unemployment, WFAE Charlotte Talks Need Help This Holiday Season? Here Are Some Resources In The Charlotte Area, WFAE
Posted on November 19, 2020
Charlotte Works is partnering with the City of Charlotte on an Employment Survey to better understand the needs and challenges for Charlotte residents around finding and securing employment. Your answers will help the City of Charlotte and Charlotte Works develop better job creation methods,…
Posted on November 19, 2020
Our NextGen program continues to help young adults reach their goals. Merary Lopez, a mother of one, started working with NextGen Youth Business Solutions Consultant Doneisha Wilson in November 2019. Lopez’s goal was to work at Atrium Health. Through our partnership with Central Piedmont, she…
Posted on October 19, 2020
It’s been more than six months and the country is still reeling from the national impact of the global pandemic. In that time, the unemployment rate has risen to over 13% and fallen back down to 7%; but the recovery has not been distributed evenly….
Posted on July 15, 2020
Struggling to find work in your industry? Map a new career pathway using your existing skills! Since Mid-March, millions have filed for unemployment, including 36 million Americans, almost 1 million North Carolinians, and an estimated 100,000 Mecklenburg County residents. If you are one of the…
Posted on June 9, 2020
NCWorks Navigation English and Spanish available (Monday and Wednesday- 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m./Spanish available Tuesday and Thursday-1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.) Do you need help creating your NCWorks profile? Would you like to learn how to search for your new career online? If you answered YES, then please…
Posted on June 9, 2020
Hi, everyone: The last two weeks have brought a great deal of pain, hurt, anger, frustration, and even death. Unlike the COVID-19 pandemic, the pandemic of systemic racism has been with us for centuries and has most recently claimed three more lives – Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna…
Posted on June 2, 2020
Did you know that we have a resource page set up on our website with job seeker assistance and business resources? More info here: https://www.charlotteworks.com/status/
Posted on May 28, 2020
As the workforce development board serving Mecklenburg County, Charlotte Works leads the way in connecting job seekers and employers, providing skills training and work opportunities for youth and adults, analyzing and sharing data to educate the public on workforce needs, and aligning community partners around…
Posted on May 19, 2020
Charlotte Works Workforce Development is required to make copies of the proposed Charlotte Works Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) plan available to the public and allow for public comment. The 4-year plan is available via the link below: Please submit comments or suggestions…
Posted on April 28, 2020
Read about Charlotte Works’ accomplishments and successes in Program Year 2018 here!
Posted on March 3, 2020
We are moving April 17, 2020! Charlotte Works and NCWorks will open our new office space located at 8601 McAlpine Park Drive, Charlotte, NC 28211. This new facility will house our NCWorks Career Center in Suite 110, one of our NCWorks NextGen youth programs in…
Published on June 2, 2019
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Published on May 7, 2019
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Posted on May 6, 2019
The rapid advancement of technology and its integration into everyday tasks are changing the demands of skill development. Burning Glass Technologies analyzed skill demand through jobs postings from across the country and developed a new framework of skills titled “New Foundational Skills of the Digital…
Posted on March 28, 2019
The Living Wage has sparked intense debate as national conversations around wage growth show that while the economy has soared since the recession, worker’s wages have not[1]. The minimum wage of $7.25 per hour has not increased since 2009[2], although the cost of living has…
Published on March 26, 2019
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Posted on March 26, 2019
Shemia Williams, workforce development advocate, has been named Director of Programs for Charlotte Works effective February 2019. The role was previously held by new Chief Operating Officer, Anna London. Charlotte Works, Mecklenburg County’s workforce development board, ensures the growing region has a skilled workforce that…
Posted on February 28, 2019
Charlotte Works’ Labor Market Review is a summary of Mecklenburg County’s labor market describing work and labor force trends, including most common occupations posted for, top employers hiring, and unemployment statistics. The report lists the top occupations, credentials, and skills in demand for each of…
Posted on February 18, 2019
Deciding on a career pathway before graduating high school can be one of the greatest challenges in the minds of high school seniors. MeckEd student Aaron Nguyen graduated from Independence High School in 2018, but before he walked across the stage, he was already set…
Published on December 11, 2018
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Posted on November 30, 2018
Anna London, workforce champion and advocate for individuals in need, has been named Chief Operating Officer for Charlotte Works effective immediately. The role was previously held by new CEO and President, Danielle Frazier. Charlotte Works, Mecklenburg County’s workforce development board, ensures the growing region has…
Posted on November 27, 2018
The national unemployment rate is at an historic low indicating a booming economy and ample employment opportunities. For those seeking a job, this is great news. Unfortunately for employers, low unemployment translates into a tight labor market making it increasingly difficult to find and hire workers for…
Published on November 7, 2018
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Published on November 1, 2018
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Posted on October 23, 2018
Danielle Frazier, a longtime leader in workforce development, will take the role of President & Chief Executive Officer of Charlotte Works, effective immediately. Charlotte Works, Mecklenburg County’s workforce development board, endeavors to ensure the growing Charlotte region has a skilled workforce to meet the…
Published on October 20, 2018
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Published on October 19, 2018
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Posted on October 16, 2018
The average high school teens are worried about their immediate future, but Vance High School student Khamiah Alderman is looking down the road past college and medical school. Despite facing obstacles, Khamiah is working hard to achieve her dreams. From holding over a 4.0 GPA,…