The WIOA Youth Program, NEXTGEN, provides training and development services to eligible individuals ages 16-24.  The program’s major focus is to connect in-school and out-of-school youth to career readiness, career guidance, remediation, community resources,  and employment and training opportunities.  NEXTGEN Program provides skills necessary to gain and retain employment, directs individuals to careers that are in demand, and promotes employment advancement to become self-sufficient. Participants receive one-on-one assistance from a Career Advisor that creates a service strategy to obtain career goals.

Career Advisors can help you find a work experience and learn some skills along the way – even help you obtain your high school diploma/GED if you’ve dropped out or explore new training opportunities to help you stand out to employers!

Find an NCWorks Career Center near you to get started on your next steps to a more successful future!

 

NextGen offers a variety of services that can help you:

  • Become more marketable to potential employers
  • Gain confidence and learn about your interests
  • Test-drive potential careers with a work experience and earn some money!
  • Develop your essential skills; employers want them!
  • Explore labor market trends and career pathways
  • Obtain skills and credentials – scholarships may be available!
  • Be work-ready and apply for jobs
  • Connect to resources to help you be successful
  • Develop a plan with your Career Advisor to stay on the right track during and after enrollment

Useful Links:

NC Careers.org provides a variety of information to explore personal interests, careers and training information to help guide you along the way.

College Preparation: College for North Carolina (CFNC) provides resources on financial aid, and how to plan, apply, and pay for college.

Free Online Learning at GCFGlobal offers free learning resources on a variety of topics related to essential skills needed to live and work in the 21st century.