Organizations for Employment skills
Helps people of all ages and skill sets find high-quality jobs and develop long-term careers. It also assists employers in hiring and retaining skilled workers.
Address: 8601 McAlpline Drive Park Suite 110 Charlotte NC 28211
Administrative Office Phone Number: 980-201-3256
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00AM-5:00PM
Website: Charlotte Works
Realizes modern free learning opportunities for Goodwill clients (and team members). Offers training in the following categories: Information Technology (IT), Construction & Trade Skills, Warehouse & Forklift, Computer Skills, BankWork$, and Financial Basics among other things.
Address: 5301 Wilkinson Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28208
Phone: 704-372-3434
Website: Goodwill University
More Than A Job NC provides job-driven, skills-based training that leads to meaningful employment for food stamps recipients. It is part of the voluntary NC Food and Nutrition Services Employment and Training Program(FNS E&T), intended to increase FNS recipients’ skills, careers, and ultimately their families’ financial well-being.
Address: Several offices in Charlotte, please see on website
Phone: 704-336-3000
Website: More Than A Job NC
An organization that connects people to employment opportunities through specific job skills training, workplace readiness training, a success coaching program, and support services like childcare, transportation, hardship assistance, and more so you can achieve your career goals realistically.
Address: 3816 Latrobe Drive, Suite 101, Charlotte, NC 28211
Phone: 704-372-3010
Website: CAF Sufficiency Project
Provides workforce development training programs like career courses and online professional development classes where you can learn skills and earn certifications required for professional careers. Program is self-paced, no cost and focuses on placing you in a job. If you are interested, complete your desired interest form at the website below and learn about your next steps.
Employment Resources for Immigrants
The Neighborhood C.A.R.E. Center offers educational programs
to equip adults with practical skills and opportunities through ESL classes and
hands-on trades training.
Address: 19711 Smith Circle, Cornelius, NC 28031
Phone: (704) 255-5500
Website: Neighborhood C.A.R.E Center
A community resource center devoted to assisting our foreign-born neighbors to find the programs and resources they need to thrive. Staff and interns are available to provide consultations to individuals who need to be connected to resources, including job-seeking resources. Available to all immigrants in Mecklenburg County. No appointment is needed, and all languages are welcome.
Phone: 704-405-0962
Website: The Hub
Empowers families to advance economically by linking them to sustainable jobs, nurturing professional development, and broadening opportunities across different industries. Programs include labor rights education, connecting you with employers, career development & professional opportunities, and finance & digital education. Please call for more detailed information.
Phone: 980-320-3741
Website: LAT Economic and Workforce Center
Provides career networking opportunities to Latinx people through monthly meetings and events. Events facilitate free and open communication, work to fill any gaps in services provided to the community, disseminate events concerning the Latinx community, share information, extend our resources, and create cooperative efforts between agencies. The meetings are open to the public and are conducted in English. For more information, please visit the website linked below.
Phone: 704-321-8991
Website: Enlace CLT Homepage
Provides a caseworker and critical resources to refugees or asylees who come to Charlotte fleeing violence, persecution, and repression. Employment counselors endeavor to find them work and guide each arrival toward self-sufficiency. To find out more, please call them or visit the website. Note that this resource is only for those legally considered refugees or asylees.
Phone: 704-535-8803
Address: 5009 Monroe Rd., Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28205
Website: CRRA Website
Email: [email protected]
Job Search Databases
A resource for Iredell County, but still accessible to those who live in North Mecklenburg County. They offer a job search function, career fairs, and workforce training. They also offer services for seniors, the formerly incarcerated, veterans, and young adults/students. Please visit their website linked below and explore the many resources they offer.
Address: 500 S. Main Street, Suite 449, Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone: 704-663-1898
Website: Iredell Ready
A resource that compiles available jobs in North Carolina for people seeking jobs. You may search the job database, find a career fair near you, or access essential resources for education and training, budgeting, and resume creation. Visit the website to create an account and start browsing their expansive job listings and resources. You may search for jobs by zip code!
Website: NC Works
Youth/Young Adult Education and Career Readiness
The Office of Youth Opportunities connects Charlotte’s young people with paid jobs, mentorship, leadership experiences, and safe spaces to learn and grow. Our mission is to make sure every young person has the support and opportunities they need to succeed today and build a brighter future.
Website: MYEP Website
Our NextGen program is designed to help young adult career-seekers remove the obstacles to employment through a variety of services, including (but not limited to) career advising, mentoring, and leadership development.
Phone: 704-330-6794
Address: 1320 Sam Ryburn Walk, North Building, Suite 2106, Charlotte, NC 28204
Website: NC Works
Center 360 is dedicated to providing a holistic approach to career development for middle school youth. We believe in nurturing talent, building skills, and creating opportunities for a brighter future.
Phone: 704-765-0455
Email: [email protected]
Website: Center360 Website
Youth Development Initiatives Inc. strives to lead the way in insuring ALL youth live in stable and caring communities where they receive meaningful educations, develop vital life skills and engage in essential social capital-building opportunities that ultimately result in successful futures.
Phone: 704-598-9949
Email: [email protected]
Website: YDI Website