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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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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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RFP Issued for Marketing Services for Entrepreneurs

CAWD started Pathways to Entrepreneurship (PTE) because the success of small businesses and entrepreneurs is important for the region’s workforce and the economic vitality of the region. The consultant awarded this RFP will provide marketing services to PTE business owners …

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CAWD Issues RFP for Mini-Grants Fund Manager

CAWD started Pathways to Entrepreneurship because the success of small businesses and entrepreneurs is important for the region’s workforce and economic vitality. The awardee of this RFP will manage mini-grants to help qualifying entrepreneurs mitigate the cost of starting and …

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