When it comes to running your business, your people are your greatest asset—and often the greatest challenge. Finding, recruiting and training the right candidates requires dedicated time and resources. As North Carolina’s workforce development system, NCWorks partners with business leaders to create custom talent connections. Between our 80+ locations across the state and our online hub, we can help strengthen your workforce for both today and tomorrow.
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We're celebrating #NCWDPMonth! #WorkforceDev professionals are integral in: 🔵 Connecting North Carolinians to good jobs 🟢 Helping employers find new employees 🔵 Strengthening talent pipelines 🟢 And more! Read Gov. Stein's proclamation: https://lnkd.in/esarAqC5 #NCWorks
The 2025 #NCWorks Partnership Conference focused on the power of economic development and workforce development working together! #EconDev #WorkforceDevelopment
Stronger Together: Reflections from the 2025 NCWorks Partnership Conference This year’s NCWorks Partnership Conference centered around “Stronger Together,” highlighting the power of collaboration and partnership across our workforce system. I was honored to represent that vision, presenting three sessions alongside some incredible leaders and experts from across our great state. First, I teamed up with Phil Prescott, Assistant Director for the Eastern Carolina Workforce Development Board, for a lively connection session that brought together economic development and workforce professionals through a gauntlet of trivia and NC-based prizes. Next, I partnered with Dr. Andrea Crowley, Executive Director of the North Carolina Student Success Center, to explore AI integration in workforce development and how we can build smarter systems to better serve our organizations and communities. Finally, I co-presented with Abbie Jordan Currens, Project Manager at EDPNC, on “Workforce Development is Economic Development.” Together, we emphasized how collaboration among workforce, education, and economic development partners makes North Carolina the best place to do business. Beyond the sessions, I had the privilege of cheering on my former team at Foothills Regional Commission Workforce Development Board for earning two Governor’s Awards of Distinction, and celebrating Karen Adams McIntosh and Danielle A. Harrison, Ed.D., CWDP for their Governor’s Award for Economic Impact, recognizing their remarkable partnership with Toyota Battery Manufacturing in Guilford County. As I reflect on the week, I’m filled with pride that in a conference dedicated to collaboration, I was able to partner with local workforce boards, Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC), and the NC Community College System to model exactly what “Stronger Together” looks like in action. The energy, engagement, and feedback from participants reaffirm that when we break down silos and work together, North Carolina’s workforce system becomes stronger for everyone.
Congratulations, American & Efird, and thanks for your commitment to your community and workforce development! Read more about all of this year's inspiring award winners at: https://lnkd.in/e29gxkam #NCWorks North Carolina Association of Workforce Development Boards Gaston County Government
🎉 We are proud to announce that American & Efird has been honored with the 2025 NCWorks Governor’s Award of Distinction for Outstanding Employer! 🎉 This incredible recognition is a direct result of the dedication, innovation, and heart shown by our operations teams, leadership, and amazing HR team Jon Hill, MBA, SPHR, Evelin Vazquez, Abigayl Rivera, Dena Beaty, Cecilia Smith, & more! Their commitment to workforce development, inclusive hiring, and creating long-term opportunities continues to make a lasting impact. 🌟It’s inspiring to be part of a team that leads with purpose and puts people first. A big thank you to the NCWorks system, the Gaston Workforce Development Board, and Chelsea Hawley Valentine for nominating A&E. #WorkforceDevelopment #EmployerExcellence #NCWorks #TeamAE
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This week, NCInnovation’s Meagan Coneybeer joined workforce and economic development leaders from across the state at the NCWorks Partnership Conference in Greensboro — presenting “Building Partnerships to Strengthen Economic and Workforce Development.” The session explored how universities, employers, and local communities can collaborate to strengthen regional economies and prepare North Carolina’s workforce for the jobs of the future. From aligning innovation with employer needs to scaling local impact, Meagan highlighted the power of cross-sector partnerships to move ideas — and people — forward. Thank you to NCWorks and the North Carolina Department of Commerce for hosting such an inspiring event focused on collaboration, innovation, and shared progress across our state. #NCWorks #EconomicDevelopment #WorkforceDevelopment #NorthCarolina #NCInnovation
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Thanks to Christopher Chung, CEO of EDPNC, for addressing how workforce development & economic development are "stronger together," as keynote speaker for the opening session of the 2025 #NCWorks Partnership Conference! #NCWDPmonth #workforcewednesday North Carolina Department of Commerce Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC)
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ATTENTION NC Employers and Businesses: Join us for a virtual Windmills disability awareness training on Tuesday, October 21, 11 am to 12 pm. This session will help you: - Improve communications with and about people with disabilities - Recognize the benefits of diverse experiences and abilities - Learn how to implement reasonable accommodations at little to no cost to your business Registration Required: https://lnkd.in/gA9FAB65 Celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month and join us for an engaging session designed to help you feel more confident and at ease when dealing with the topic of disability. This module provides an opportunity to ask questions and learn directly from a panel of individuals with disabilities in a safe and welcoming space for open, informative conversation. This event is open to the public, American Sign Language interpretation and live captioning will be provided. #NDEAM #NCBusinesses #NCWorkforce #DisabilityEmployment #InclusiveWorkplace
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North Carolina is first in business because we are first in talent. Workforce Development Boards are employer driven focused on increasing talent through local, state and federal partnerships. #NCWorks
North Carolina Association of Workforce Development Boards Annual Meeting today in Greensboro. NC’s 20 Workforce Boards are employer led and we help local regions meet their talent needs by supporting employers, job seekers and youth through the NCWorks Career Centers along with other partners. #NCWorks
Workforce development professionals help not only jobseekers, but also employers! The Forsyth County NCWorks Career Center recently hosted an “Employer Overview” to help local businesses better understand how to partner with NCWorks. The session highlighted key resources, including On-the-Job Training (OJT), Reentry, the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, and NCWorks Veterans Services, services that help businesses recruit and upskill talented employees. Learn more about business services at https://lnkd.in/gKQHeJRZ #NCWDPmonth #NCWorks North Carolina Association of Workforce Development Boards
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In September, #NCWorks staff participated in the North Carolina for Military Employment (NC4ME) Local Career Expo at Camp Lejeune. NC4ME, along with the Camp Lejeune Family Member Employment Assistance Program and the Onslow County NCWorks Career Center, brought together more than 40 employers to connect directly with transitioning service members and their spouses. Several employers went beyond networking—they came with pre-scheduled interviews, showing how serious North Carolina businesses are about hiring military talent! In addition to employers, support organizations like Veterans Readiness & Employment, the Small Business and Technology Development Center, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University participated. More than 150 candidates had the opportunity to explore career pathways, training programs, and education services designed to make their transition smoother. David Lee, the Industry Recruitment Coordinator for the North Carolina Department of Commerce/DWS, observed, “I see events like this as a powerful example of how NCWorks and NC4ME complement each other in supporting the military community. Transitioning service members bring unmatched leadership, discipline, and technical expertise that employers need. Yet military spouses, who face significant barriers such as frequent relocations and limited childcare, often struggle the most in building stable careers. That’s why partnerships like this matter. By bringing employers, educators, and workforce professionals onto the installation, NC4ME and NCWorks create direct access to good-paying career opportunities for service members and their families.” Find out more about NC4ME at https://www.nc4me.org/ #NCWDPmonth #Veterans NCWorks Onslow North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
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Don't miss this job fair in Charlotte next week on Wednesday, October 15! The Charlotte Metro Job Fair brings together top employers in the region, including Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Schneider National, and many more. When: Wednesday, October 15, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Where: Charlotte NCWorks Career Center, 8601 McAlpine Park Drive, Suite 110, Charlotte, NC 28211 More info: https://lnkd.in/ecAqJ7qS #NCWorks #CharlotteWorks #jobfair