Skilled to Build

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The City of Charlotte has launched the Skilled to Build initiative to prepare small businesses and workers for the opportunities emerging from the city's transportation and mobility investments.

In November 2025, Mecklenburg County voters approved a 1-cent countywide sales tax to fund transit and transportation improvements included in the city's Mobility+ initiative.

But Mobility+ goes beyond infrastructure – it's about building opportunities.

Part of the City's Strategic Mobility Plan, designed to provide reliable, integrated transportation that connects people to jobs, housing, schools and services.

The Skilled to Build focus areas include:

Small Business Readiness

Implementing training programs and providing resources to help Charlotte small businesses compete and secure contracts on upcoming transportation and mobility projects.

Workforce Development

Offering grants to develop a skilled workforce for transportation projects and connecting employers with training, apprenticeships and upskilling opportunities.

Business Engagement

Providing Small Business Certification, technical guidance and outreach, and access to resources so businesses can compete for city procurement opportunities.

APPLY FOR CURRENT RFP AND GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

Small Business Readiness RFP for Phase 1: Curriculum Development

Bid Due Date & Time: January 8, 2026 at 5 p.m.
Bid Type: Request for Proposal
Department: Economic Development

Mobility Workforce Readiness RFG for Talent Development

Bid Due Date & Time: January 9, 2026 at 5 p.m.
Bid Type: Request for Grant Proposal
Department: Office of Workforce Development

Mobility Workforce Readiness RFG for Employer Engagement and Training

Bid Due Date & Time: January 9, 2026 at 5 p.m.
Bid Type: Request for Grant Proposal
Department: Office of Workforce Development

City staff will continue to update this page with the latest information on this initiative.

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