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Resources and Opportunities for Unemployed and Underserved Job-Seekers
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Let MonroeWorks help you find the right job opportunity, training program or support system that you need to be successful. Whether you’re seeking an opportunity or a new employment, MonroeWorks is here to connect you to the right resources so you can take the next step… when you’re ready.
MonroeWorks is here to show you a path forward to securing your future. If you feel stuck in your current position and know you can contribute so much more, Monroe Works is here to open pathways to a new career in manufacturing that could help you reach your full potential.
Resources
Job Opportunities
Looking for your next career opportunity doesn’t have to feel impossible. MonroeWorks is here to help you identify community resources that will help you identify the right opportunity for you. Contact the NC Works Center Union County at 980-397-6400 or Ruth Brooks, Assistant Career Cener Leader/Manager,at ruth.brooks@commerce.nc.gov.
Education and Job Training
No matter your age or experience, Monroe residents have access to some of the best education in the region, including hands-on and flexible learning opportunities. Whether you need to brush up on some basic skills or you’re ready to tackle a work-based learning program like apprenticeship, MonroeWorks will help you connect with the right program to advance your career goals. Contact Russell Carpenter, Director of Apprenticeships and Work Based Learning, South Piedmont Community College, at rcarpenter@spcc.edu or 704-290-5892
The Power of Self Improvement and Opportunity
MonroeWorks is here to assist in your exploration of careers and training opportunities within the City of Monroe. From a world leader in titanium production to the national leader in residential pipe manufacturing, Monroe is home to major manufacturing firms that offer a new avenue for growth. We also have health industry jobs, retail, construction, and service jobs. Many times we may need assistance with job skills, resume building, food, and other needs.
Please see this information of providers that may have services that you need or direct you to the services you qualify for located at the bottom of the Community Partners page under Opportunities:
Community Partners
Trade Adjustment Assistance Program
If you worked at a “Trade-affected” company and were laid off during a specific time frame, the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program can help you – even if it’s been many years since the layoff.
Through TAA, you may be eligible to get workforce training at no cost to you!