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NextGen

  • Ages 16-24    

  • In need of a HS Diploma or GED

  • Have difficulty with math and reading

  • Are Juggling the responsibility of a child or finding a stable place to live

  • Want to attend college or earn a credential

  • Those who want careers and a better life for themselves!

Services Include:
Adult Secondary
Paid Work Experience Opportunities
Community Referrals
NCWorks Training
Transportation Assistance
Employability Workshops
Training Assistance


Credential Life Skills
Work Readiness Skills
Case Management
Informal/Formal Assessments
Labor Market Information
Basic Computer Classes
Grants/Scholarships

 

Leadership Development
Job Referral/Placement
Career Readiness Certificate
Job Coaching
Soft Skills Coaching
Application Assistance
Budgeting/Financial Literacy

*Services available at NO COST to eligible participants and based on funding availability

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Contact:
 

NCWorks Career Center-Burke 
720 E. Union St
Morganton, NC 28655
(828)-438-6161

 

 

NCWorks Career Center-Catawba
403 Conover Stations SE, Suite C
Conover, NC 28613
(828)-466-5535

Alexander County
Located at CVCC– Alexander Campus
345 Industrial Blvd.
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828)-632-8221

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NCWorks Career Center–Caldwell
1909 Hickory Blvd SE
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828)-759-4680

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NC Reality Check - Money: We hope it gives us what we need with something left over for what we want. Actually we can do more than hope about our income - we can plan how we spend money. 

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NEXTGEN Youth Services Pre-App

NextGen offers scholarships for training for in-demand jobs in Alexander, Burke, Caldwell and Catawba counties. Training opportunities could include short term or long-term training (up to 2 years). The purpose is to develop a talent pipeline for job opportunities in our area. If you are interested in pursuing a scholarship opportunity through NextGen, please complete the pre-application and submit it to workforcescholarship@wpcog.org. Please answer it completely and allow 3 business days for a response from NextGen staff. This is the first step in the process of being considered for a scholarship. Additional information and documents will be requested prior to final approval. Thank you for your interest in our scholarship opportunity!

Scholarship Application - Youth

Youth Program Report PY2021

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The Western Piedmont Workforce Development Board and the WDB Youth Council contract out youth services throughout the Unifour Area.

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The Western Piedmont Council of Governments shall serve all local government members in Alexander, Burke, Caldwell and Catawba Counties with professional, cost-effective assistance on a variety of local, regional, state and federal issues and programs.

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​Telephone: ​828.322.9191

Fax: 828.322.5991
Mailing: P.O. Box 9026 | Hickory, NC 28603
Location: 1880 2nd Avenue NW
Hickory, NC 28601​

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In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, familial status, sexual orientation, and reprisal. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs).

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To file a complaint of discrimination, write to:
USDA, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410 Washington, DC 20250-9410

 

Or call toll-free at (866) 632-9992 (English) or (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642 (English Federal-relay) or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish Federal-relay). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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