NCWorks Job Fair to Connect Job Seekers with 27 Employers and 300+ Job Openings

SMITHFIELD, N.C. (February 20, 2025) – Johnston Community College (JCC), in partnership with Capital Area Workforce Development (CAWD) and NCWorks Career Centers, is hosting the JCC-NCWorks Job Fair on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at the Tart Building on JCC’s campus …

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. …

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…

Chatham County NCWorks Career Center Relocates

Partnership with Salvation Army Expands Access to the Underserved

The NCWorks Career Center currently located on the campus of Central Carolina Community College will soon move inside the Salvation Army at 126 Village Lake Rd in Siler City. Individuals …

CAWD AND PARTNERS SPLIT $7.2 MILLION TO PROVIDE BUTNER INMATES WITH REENTRY SERVICES

Capital Area Workforce Development (CAWD) and partner workforce boards split $7.2 million to provide career and reentry services to inmates at Butner Federal Correctional Complex. CAWD received $3.2M for its share of a regional reentry grant known as NC PROWD …

WORKFORCE BOARDS HOST THE FIRST SMALL BUSINESS WORKFORCE FORUM

Free Virtual Event Features NCWorks Small Business Services

Raleigh, NC (Jan 17, 2023) – Capital Area Workforce Development (CAWD) and NCWorks are partnering with nine other workforce boards to present North Carolina’s first virtual Small Business Workforce Forum on Thursday, …

CAWD Wins ‘Youth Program of the Year’ Award For Apprenticeship Prep Program

Capital Area Workforce Development (CAWD) has won the 2022 Youth Program of the Year award for its apprenticeship prep program that prepares youth and young adults prepare for in-demand occupations. The award was presented by the National Association of Workforce …

WRAL Capital Area Career Expo Goes Virtual

Raleigh, NC, October 6, 2022 – Capital Area Workforce Development (CAWD) and WRAL will host the WRAL Capital Area Career Expo on October 20 from 10 am to 3 pm. This is a virtual event allowing job seekers to access …

CAWD’S PATHWAY TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP TARGETS SMALL AND MICROBUSINESSES OWNED BY HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED PERSONS

Raleigh, NC – Capital Area Workforce Development (CAWD) is pleased to announce the launch of Pathway to Entrepreneurship. The program provides one-on-one assistance to potential and existing small business owners regardless of where they are in the process. Entrepreneurs, including …

SelmaWorks! Brings Resources to the People

April 7, 2022 – The SelmaWorks! Resource Fair will take place at the Richard B. Harrison Gymnasium from 10am-2pm on Friday, April 22. The event is a partnership between Capital Area Workforce Development (CAWD), NCWorks, Johnston Community College and Johnston …