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Wilkes and Watauga NCWorks Centers Hosting Job and Resource Fairs
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October is Workforce Development Professionals Month
Governor Cooper has officially proclaimed October to be “Workforce Development Professionals Month” in North Carolina! You can find the proclamation here: https://governor.nc.gov/governor-proclaims-workforce-development-professionals-month-2023 This month, we recognize the significant contributions that frontline professionals make in our NCWorks system, whether they …
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NCWorks in Wilkes Workforce Events
Last week the Wilkes NCWorks Center held a successful job fair with over 70 job seekers attending to meet with 10 employers. A second job fair is scheduled for October 18th to meet the demands by employers and job seekers …
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Growing the Outdoor Economy
A career in outdoor recreation is more than just a seasonal job, it’s everything from manufacturing to science to advocacy and more. The outdoor economy is growing across the country and in the High Country region. According to the U.S. …
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Wilkes NCWorks Hosts Monthly Job Fair & Chamber Leadership
Last week the NCWorks Career Center of Wilkes hosted their monthly Working Wednesday job fair. This monthly event allows employers to setup on site and meet with job seekers and conduct initial interviews. Nine employers met with over 50 job …
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Wilkes EDC Completes Child Care Study
As childcare continues to be a critical issue facing today’s workforce, the Wilkes Economic Development Corporation just completed a detailed study on the gaps and opportunities to address the growing concern. Meeting childcare needs can assist families and increase labor …
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Vision NW NC 2023 Well Attended
Several High Country COG staff participated in the Vision NW NC summit focusing on Returning and Retaining Today’s Workforce hosted by the Boone Chamber of Commerce. Sessions focused on training and creative credentials, a digital workforce, local experiences, friendly workplaces, …
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NCWorks in the Community!
NCWorks staff have had a busy couple of months engaging in a number of middle and high school career fairs, community events, employer tours, and job fairs throughout the region. Staff have been on site to meet with students on …
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Great Attendance at the Wilkes Job Fair!
The annual Wilkes Spring Job Fair was well attended on March 30th on the campus of Wilkes Community College. Over 200 job seekers attended the job fair with 60 employers represented. The first 100 job seekers received a tote bag …
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