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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. 

  • 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

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

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

Email: jason.toney@wpcog.org
Mailing: P.O. Box 9026 | Hickory, NC 28603
Location: 1880 2nd Avenue NW
Hickory, NC 28601​

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This institution does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. Auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.