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CAWD NCWorks & JCC Host Top Employers for Job Fair

When it comes to job fairs, we pull in the area’s TOP employers. Novo Nordisk, Caterpillar, WakeMed, ST Wooten, state departments, Johnston County Schools and so many more are recruiting at the JCC-NCWorks Job Fair on March 13th from 9 …

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Healthcare Industry Rallies Behind New Workforce Initiative

The Healthcare Workforce Collaborative is a pilot program to address the growing demand for nurses. CAWD has committed $250,000 in WIOA funding to support the recruitment, education, and retention of nursing professionals. The collaborative meets quarterly and stakeholder participation is …

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CAWD Annual Report Released!

Our annual report for program year 2023-24 is here!

If you’ve ever wondered how we’re shaping the workforce and supporting residents in our communities, this is what you’ve been waiting for. You’ll find numbers that matter (like helping over 6,500 …

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Triangle Career Expo Mirrors Where the Jobs Are

Participating Employers Reflect Job Growth Data

RALEIGH, NC — The Triangle Career Expo debuts on Thursday, September 24, 2024 from 10 am to 2 pm. showcasing a wide range of employment opportunities including some of the region’s most in-demand industries. …

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Summer Round: Small Grants for Reentry Projects Available

Capital Area Workforce Development Board (CAWD), in collaboration with Wake County Government, is looking to fund specific reentry projects from Wake County non-profit organizations. CAWD’s mission is to create a highly effective workforce system that provides employers with productive, skilled …

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WIOA Four-Year Comprehensive Plan Available for Comment

CAWD’s Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Four-Year plan is available for public comment. View or download the plan at the link below. Submit feedback and suggestions to [email protected] by May 23, 2024.

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Triangle Talent Regional Skills Analysis: Download the Report!

What did 1,000 businesses in the Triangle region have to say about their current and future needs when it comes to workers? What skills are people currently lacking? Which industries will be hiring and which won’t?  Download the report and …

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More Funding Available for Reentry Projects!

CAWD is once again taking applications for small grants for reentry projects.
Capital Area Workforce Development Board (CAWD), in collaboration with Wake County Government, is looking to fund specific reentry projects from Wake County non-profit organizations. CAWD’s mission is to …

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2022 Annual Impact Report Released!

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Wake Partners Small Grants for Reentry Projects – Summer Round

CAWD is taking applications for small grants for reentry projects!

Capital Area Workforce Development Board (CAWD), in collaboration with Wake County Government, is looking to fund specific reentry projects from Wake County non-profit organizations. These grants are in keeping with …

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