We Create Opportunities for Businesses & the Local Economy

Our Business Services Team is ready to work in partnership with your organization to manage your talent. Your workforce is your biggest asset and the array of services we can provide, at little to no cost to you, ensures you are recruiting, screening, assessing and training your employees effectively. Whether you are a new employer to North Carolina, or a well-established business with deep roots, our staff will work closely with you, get to know your unique business scenario so that we can make recommendations and help you create a plan for moving forward.

In addition to helping you find and retain talent, we have staff certified in Economic Modeling who can help you make sense of the latest Labor Market Information for our region and state, and help you understand how your business and industry is being affected. Timely labor market data and information, along with an explanation of the trends can make a significant difference in the day-to-day operations of your organization.

Business Services can travel to your place of business to consult with you and provide services, and they will also guide you to the wealth of resources available through NCWorks Career Centers, and NCWorks Online.

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Employers can post job listings, recruit, screen and assess candidates, and search labor market information. Employers can also connect with education and training services that are available to current and potential employees.

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What’s Available

Recruiting Assistance

Businesses can obtain assistance with posting job listings, automated job matching, applicant recruitment, screening, and referral.

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Human Resource Information

Gather information about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, unemployment insurance, labor law, and compliance information.

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Training Grants & Learning Opportunities

GuilfordWorks provides training grants that can help you prepare new or current employees for new or evolving high-tech or high-skilled positions.

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Labor Market Data & Analysis

Our analysis of the current and future labor market landscape can help you determine your next move whether it relates to your growth and scaling or training and pipeline needs. We curate and analyze a myriad of data points on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

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Dislocation Services – Rapid Response

GuilfordWorks works with employers during downsizing and/or closing to provide dislocated workers assistance with resumes and job searches.

Interview & Event Space

Through our NCWorks Career Centers, we provide space for interviewing/conferences/job fairs/workshops or training.

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Seminars & Workshops

GuilfordWorks helps employers stay up-to-date by continually offering seminars and training workshops, at little or no cost.

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Hiring Events

We partner with local employers to assist them during their hiring events to ensure that everything goes off without a hitch.

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Meet the Team

Fred Henry

Business Engagement Manager

Fred is a workforce development professional with several years of experience in the areas of business services, career counseling, and program services. He is passionate about helping businesses and job seekers meet their workforce and career needs. Fred’s career journey in workforce development has been very fulfilling and he has received recognition from both customers and colleagues including being named the 2010 City of Greensboro Employee of the Year (Core Values). Fred is very grateful to serve his community.

Melissa Smith

Business Services Consultant

Apprenticeship Coordinator — Gear Up | ASAP
ACT Authorized Job Profiler

As a former educator and Higher Education administrator, Melissa has an extensive background in Strategic Communications, Graduate Assistantships, Grants administration, and managing marketing/ communications to various departments. Her transition into Workforce Development has earned her a reputation for being a resource to the Guilford County business community by providing business intelligence that enhances their workforce needs. Melissa’s industry sectors include Aviation, Information Technology, and Advanced Manufacturing, as well as Apprenticeship and Career Pathway implementation.

Joyce Rice, MBA

Business Services Consultant

Joyce’s background is rooted in business development and consultative services in both the financial and merchant services industry. Her core strengths and passion are relationship management and strategic planning.

Our Community Partners Help Us Meet Your Workforce Needs

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Meet Our Partners

We are able to deliver unparalleled services because of the relationships we maintain. That’s why GuilfordWorks has teamed up with educators and other organizations throughout Guilford County to deliver solutions to the workforce development challenges facing our community.