Building Strong Academy (HBI) Organization Type: Education & Training Industry: Construction / Infrastructure Building Strong Academy delivers training in residential construction and skilled trades through industry-recognized curriculum. Students gain practical experience in carpentry, electrical, plumbing and other building trades to enter high‑demand construction careers.
Center for Employment Opportunites (CEO) Organization Type: Career Readiness & Development Industry: General (non-industry specific) Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) provides job-readiness training, paid transitional work and long-term employment support for individuals returning from incarceration. CEO helps participants build workplace skills and transition into stable employment.
Central Piedmont Community College Organization Type: Education & Training Industry: General (non-industry specific) As North Carolina's largest community college, Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) offers associate degrees, technical certificates, adult education and workforce training across multiple campuses. CPCC is known for strong employer partnerships and flexible learning options supporting career development.
Charlotte Area Fund Organization Type: Education & Training Industry: General (non-industry specific) Charlotte Area Fund offers a range of workforce development programs that ensure participants have the training and certifications they need to land a job in high-growth fields. Training is offered both in-house and through partnerships with community and professional organizations.
Charlotte Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee Organization Type: Education & Training Industry: Construction / Infrastructure Charlotte Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) offers paid apprenticeship and classroom instruction for individuals pursuing electrical careers. Participants earn industry-recognized credentials while developing comprehensive field experience.
Charlotte Works Organization Type: Career Readiness & Development Industry: General (non-industry specific) Charlotte Works connects job seekers with opportunities, equips them with essential skills and aligns workforce strategies across the region. Charlotte Works oversees the NCWorks Career Centers, NextGen Youth programs and the Working Smart essential skills curriculum.
City Startup Labs Organization Type: Education & Training Industry: General (non-industry specific) City Startup Labs provides free, full-time workforce development training through a holistic approach to skills development and specialized instruction that promotes economic mobility, wealth building and long-term career satisfaction. The program emphasizes professionalism, workplace readiness and industry-specific technical skills, enabling participants to earn stackable, job-ready credentials.
gener8tor Organization Type: Education & Training Industry: General (non-industry specific) Through one-on-one interaction with their program director and mentors, program participants gain valuable personalized insights that can be applied to their business strategy. Program focus areas include identifying high-growth business opportunities, validating the idea, developing a minimum viable product and getting started in building a company.
NC Works Organization Type: Career Readiness & Development Industry: General (non-industry specific) North Carolina’s official workforce system offering job listings, résumé tools, career exploration resources and training opportunities. NCWorks connects job seekers, employers and workforce professionals across the state.
NCIA Organization Type: Education & Training Industry: Construction / Infrastructure The Vocational Training Center (VTC) provides trade-specific vocational training and case management to motivated job seekers. VTC's goal is to equip each participant with job skills, life skills and career opportunities.