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The Western Piedmont Council of Governments (WPCOG) seeks proposals from agencies or individuals capable of providing services to conduct home assessments of residents age 62+ for needed modifications to maintain independence and allow individuals to safely age in place. Professional Requirements: Licensed Occupational Therapist Project Time Frame: January 2026 – May 2028 Funding Source: HUD Older Adult Home Modification Program Operating Agency: Western Piedmont Council

The WPCOG will be close at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, November 26, due to construction, and closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving. We will reopen at 7:30 AM, Monday, December 1.

The Homelessness Outreach Specialist is responsible for engaging, assisting, and supporting individuals who are experiencing or at-risk homelessness across Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba counties. Collaborating with community partners, social service providers, government agencies, faith-based organizations, businesses, and other stakeholders, the Homelessness Outreach Specialist will provide proactive outreach, advocacy, and needs assessment and connect individual

The Housing Specialist performs eligibility determination based on income, assets, and criminal history for applicants seeking a Housing Choice Voucher. They will determine eligibility for the program by interviewing, verifying information, and gathering data from applicants. They will be required to educate applicants, landlords, and the public on federal guidelines and regulations regarding the Housing Choice Voucher program. Work requires knowledge of income eligibility r

The Natural Resources Manager will oversee Natural Resources & Environmental Planning, which includes Stormwater programs, along with their educational initiatives. They will supervise the division staff and administer the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase ll stormwater program for those local governments who have contracted with the WPCOG to perform these services. They will assist staff with performing air quality, environmental, and water plann

For Immediate Release October 14, 2025 Contact: Charity Patterson Hamber Western Piedmont Workforce Development Board828.302.5563 | charity.pattersonhamber@wpcog.org NCWorks Career Center–Burke to Relocate to Western Piedmont Community College Campus Morganton, N.C. – The NCWorks Career Center–Burke is preparing for an exciting move to a new location on the campus of Western Piedmont Community College. Currently located at 720 E. Union Street, the center will officially clos