Program Year 2021 Annual Report
Posted on February 13, 2023Read about Charlotte Works’ accomplishments and successes in Program Year 2021 here!
Recent News
Stories of Inspiration: Caroline Mensa Finds a New Career After 50
Posted on January 31, 2023After 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…
Charlotte Works and Goodwill Partner to Elevate the Needs of Working Parents
Posted on June 22, 2022WORKING PARENTS SURVEY In the spring of 2022, Goodwill Industries of Southern Piedmont and Charlotte Works conducted a survey of working parents in the greater Charlotte region to better understand how to support working parents in their return to the workforce after the height of the COVID-19…
NCWorks Career Centers in Mecklenburg County to Consolidate in June
Posted on May 23, 2022On July 1, 2022, the NCWorks Career Center will consolidate its services in Mecklenburg County to its location at 8601 McAlpine Park Drive, Suite 110, in Charlotte. After June 24, 2022, the location at 7140 Forest Point Blvd. in Charlotte will no longer be operational,…
Press Mentions
Posted on January 6, 2021Carolina Impact: Worker Shortage and Social Media, WTVI Forward Together: Mecklenburg County fueling region’s growth, Charlotte Business Journal County works to help tent city residents find jobs and permanent housing, WSOC-TV Charlotte agencies help unemployed find work during pandemic, WSOC-TV The Ongoing Plague of Unemployment,…
Our Commitment
Posted on June 9, 2020Hi, 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…
Charlotte Works is Still Here to Help During COVID-19
Posted on June 2, 2020Did 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/
Unemployment Demographics
Posted on May 28, 2020As 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…
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Four-Year Plan
Posted on May 19, 2020Charlotte 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…
PY 18 Annual Report is Here!
Posted on April 28, 2020Read about Charlotte Works’ accomplishments and successes in Program Year 2018 here!
We Are Moving!
Posted on March 3, 2020We 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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…