NCWorks Career Center–Burke to Relocate to Western Piedmont Community College Campus

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 close its doors on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, and reopen at its new site in the K Building at 200 East College Drive, Morganton, NC 28655, on Monday, December 1, 2025.

The center will continue to operate under its regular schedule:

• Monday & Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

• Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

During the transition period, customers can still access NCWorks services by calling 828.468.6947 or 828.759.4680 to schedule virtual appointments or visit one of our many service access points.

“We’re thrilled about the relocation of the NCWorks Career Center to the Western Piedmont Community College campus,” said Charity Patterson Hamber, Director of the Western Piedmont Workforce Development Board. “This move marks a significant step forward in expanding access and opportunity for the individuals and businesses we serve. Our team remains dedicated to delivering exceptional service and innovative workforce solutions across the region.”

“We look forward to welcoming jobseekers and employers to the new NCWorks Career Center–Burke,” added Felicia Culbreath-Setzer, NCWorks Regional Operations Director with the North Carolina Department of Commerce. “The new location, conveniently situated near Vocational Rehabilitation services, will strengthen our ability to connect talent with opportunity throughout Burke County.”

NCWorks Career Centers offer a wide range of free services to jobseekers, including:

• Career assessments and guidance

• Access to training and education programs

• Job fairs and workshops

• Labor market insights

• Job search support

• Resumé and cover letter assistance

• Interview preparation

• Free computer and internet access

• Help with NCWorks Online registration and usage (www.NCWorks.gov)

Specialized services are also available for veterans, young adults, migrant/seasonal farm workers, and justice-involved individuals. Employers benefit from complimentary services such as recruitment support, applicant screening, labor market data, and access to training resources.

The Western Piedmont Workforce Development Board oversees NCWorks Career Centers located in Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba Counties, and operates within the Workforce Development Department of the Western Piedmont Council of Governments. The Board also provides strategic direction and administrative support for workforce initiatives throughout the region.

NCWorks is committed to connecting North Carolina’s jobseekers and employers through comprehensive career services, training programs, and business solutions—building stronger communities and a skilled, competitive workforce statewide.