Monthly Archives: October 2021

Third Thursday Job Fairs Return to the NCWorks Career Center in Boone

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Rebecca

Join us at the NCWorks in Boone every third Thursday from 11 am – 2 pm for multi-employer job fairs.   We always have at least four employers with an immediate hiring need from various industries. Dress appropriately for an interview … more

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Human Services Career Pathway for the Future Workforce Alliance

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Rebecca

The Future Workforce Alliance (FWA) is comprised of three regional workforce development boards and encompasses 15 counties in western North Carolina: Foothills Workforce Development Board (Cleveland, McDowell, Polk, and Rutherford counties); High Country Workforce Development Board (Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Mitchell, … more

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Financial Emergencies for Community College Students: Finish Line Grant Update

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Rebecca

The Finish Line Grant, a special initiative by the Governor designed to assist community college students facing financial emergencies, recently completed its third year and moved into year four. During year three, the Finish Line Grant assisted 47 community college … more

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Welcome Debra Foxx!

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Rebecca

Welcome to Debra Foxx who recently joined our team as the Workforce Development Board’s Finance and Compliance Specialist. A resident of the High Country for the past seven years, Debra joins us highly recommended and with accounting experience for a … more

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