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Funding Opportunity: CAWD Reentry Mini Grants (Fall Round)

Capital Area Workforce Development Board (CAWD), in collaboration with Wake County Government, is excited to announce grant funding for Wake County nonprofits serving justice-involved residents. Eligible organizations can apply for up to $25,000 for participant support services, skills development, job …

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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: Sept. 24th!

We’re thrilled to announce the return of our in-person job fair, newly rebranded as the Triangle Career Expo with our new media partner CBS17!  This event continues the legacy of the highly successful WRAL Capital Area Career Expo, which many …

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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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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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Introducing Startup Genius: Empowering Entrepreneurs with a Revolutionary Small Business Resource Hub

CAWD is proud to announce the launch of Startup Genius, a comprehensive user-friendly platform that consolidates relevant information and resources to support aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners in Wake County. Startup Genius is a part of CAWD’s national award-winning

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Supporting Workforce Excellence in Johnston County

CAWD’s assistant director Malinda Todd, and business engagement director Barbara Brothers are both serving on the Johnston County Business Alliance. As a partner, we helped to fund the Johnston County Workforce Development Strategic Plan released in January.

From 2017-2022, Johnston’s …

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Hotels Turn to Five Stars to Address Talent Challenges

CAWD officially launched the Five Stars hotel workforce initiative on January 10th. The program has a dedicated program manager, marketing coordinator, and NCWorks career coach.

Hotel participation is strong. In addition to recruiting assistance, conversations revealed a deep need for …

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