Job Seekers

Adults

The Adult and Dislocated Worker Program provides individualized assistance with career planning, career readiness and employment search and retention for eligible individuals that are underemployed or unemployed.

Former Offender

The Former Offender Program through the NCWorks Career Center in Durham provides individualized assistance with career counseling and employment search and retention for eligible people with criminal backgrounds/convictions to aid in their transition as responsible members of the community and workforce.

NCWorks Career Center

Discover the benefits to business and job seekers to stimulate talent development and economic growth within our region.

NCWorks Training for Careers Program

The NCWorks Job-Driven program is a fully funded* grant program that offers short-term technical skills training in high-growth industries. The training qualifies participants for entry-level positions. This grant-funded program also includes prerequisite workforce development preparation in soft skills and effective job search strategies.  Contact Ve'ga Swepson at Durham Technical Community College for more information.

Professional Placement Network

The Professional Placement Network Academy (PPNA) offers targeted career services to adult professionals through the expansion of networking opportunities, workshops, development of business partnerships, and job referrals.

Resources for Those Affected by Layoff / Closure

If you have been affected by a layoff or business closure review the following resources and contact individual organizations based on relevance to your individual needs.

Youth

The goal of the youth program is to better prepare young adults, ages 16-24, for education and employment.