Digital Literacy Class Gives Students a Second Chance at Mecklenburg County Jail
Published on June 2, 2019Read full article on Spectrum News
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Charlotte Works’ Director of Programs, Shemia Williams, Discusses Career Pathways & More!
Published on May 7, 2019Read full article on Hope Street Group
“New Foundational Skills” Framework Provides Insight into Skill Demand of the Digital Economy
Posted on May 6, 2019The 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…
Understanding the “Living Wage”
Posted on March 28, 2019The 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…
Where is Charlotte today with economic mobility?
Published on March 26, 2019Read full article on WBTV
Charlotte Works Names Shemia Williams Director of Programs
Posted on March 26, 2019Shemia 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…
Labor Market Review 2018
Posted on February 28, 2019Charlotte 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…
DACA Student Seizes Opportunity for Pre-Apprenticeship Program and Full CPCC Scholarship
Posted on February 18, 2019Deciding 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…
Charlotte Works President and CEO Danielle Frazier Appears on The Charlotte Podcast
Published on December 11, 2018Read full article on The Charlotte Podcast
Charlotte Works Names Anna London as Chief Operating Officer
Posted on November 30, 2018Anna 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…
Hiring Strategies in a Tight Labor Market
Posted on November 27, 2018The 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…
Charlotte Works Director of Career & Talent Development Anna London: Digital Charlotte’s Stakeholder Spotlight
Published on November 7, 2018Read full article on Digital Charlotte
“You are in demand!”
Published on November 1, 2018Read full article on Creating IT Futures
Danielle Frazier To Lead Charlotte Works
Posted on October 23, 2018Danielle 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…
Danielle Frazier named president and CEO at Charlotte Works
Published on October 20, 2018Read full article on Charlotte Post
Details about who is now leading Charlotte’s workforce agency
Published on October 19, 2018Read full article on Charlotte Business Journal
MeckEd Student Khamiah Alderman is an Outstanding Teen
Posted on October 16, 2018The 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,…