COMMITMENT
We Honor Our Veterans by Connecting Them to Their Post-Military Futures
Through the NCWorks Career Centers in Guilford County, dedicated veteran specialists offer career counseling, job search assistance, and job placement services to eligible veterans. We emphasize meeting the employment needs of those economically or educationally disadvantaged, particularly veterans with significant barriers to employment. The program’s primary goal is to help veterans overcome barriers to employment and achieve economic stability.
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Veteran Services
Home to nearly 800,000 veterans and several military installations, North Carolina has a distinguished history in serving the U.S. military, veterans, and their families. The NC Division of Workforce Solutions provides job seeker services for veterans, transitioning service members, and eligible spouses.
Significant Barriers to Employment:
- A disabled or special disabled veteran with a service-connected disability (entitled to compensation from the VA or discharged or released from active duty for a service-connected disability)
- Homelessness
- Recently Separated and unemployed for at least 27 weeks within the last 12 months
- Criminal background
- No high school diploma or GED
- Low Income (must meet requirements)
As part of the American Job Centers (AJCs), the NCWorks Career Centers in Greensboro and High Point are staffed with veteran representatives with specific duties to facilitate the integration of services and collaboration of partners in our system.
Department of Labor
The Department of Labor (DOL) is committed to serving transitioning service members, veterans, and their families by providing resources to assist and prepare them to obtain meaningful careers and maximize their employment opportunities. The DOL’s commitment is integral to fulfilling our national obligation to the individuals who have served our country.
JVSG Staff
The Jobs for Veterans State Grant (JVSG) program provides dedicated staff to provide individualized career and training-related services to eligible veterans and eligible persons with employment barriers. It also assists employers in fulfilling their workforce needs with job-seeking veterans. JVSG staff facilitate the relationship between JVSG and other programs within the workforce development system.
DVOP Specialists
The Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program (DVOP) is a U.S. Department of Labor initiative that helps disabled and other eligible veterans, as defined by the Secretary of Labor, find employment. DVOP specialists provide individualized career services and facilitate placements to meet the employment needs of eligible veterans and eligible persons. DVOP specialists must prioritize service to special disabled veterans, other disabled veterans, and other categories of eligible veterans following priorities determined by the Secretary of Labor.
LVER Representatives
Local Veterans’ Employment Representatives (LVER) conduct outreach to employers in the area to increase employment opportunities for veterans, encourage the hiring of disabled veterans, and assist veterans in gaining employment. LVER staff conduct seminars for employers and job search workshops for veterans and facilitate priority of service furnished to veterans by all staff.
Veteran Services Available
Veterans can visit their NCWorks Career Center and take advantage of the following no-cost services:
- Labor market information
- Access to training opportunities
- Job fairs and workshop information
- Job interview preparation
- Résumé and cover letter assistance
- Assistance with NCWorks Online
- Access to computers, copiers, faxes
- Assistance in applying for federal employment and training programs in which veterans receive priority of services
Success Stories
Success Story: David Hernandez
David began his journey with NextGen in February 2021. His primary goal was to gain enough work experience to become a self-sufficient young adult. Putting in the Hard Work David had to overcome low self-esteem as well as a lack of work experience and industry...
Success Story: Terri Owens
Gaining Experience Terri was referred to the NCWorks Career Center by our partners at Nehemiah Community Empowerment Center for employment and training services. After graduating with her master’s degree in criminal studies/cybersecurity in 2018, she could not find...
Success Story: Akira Stokley
While working as a cashier at Walmart, Akira Stokley reached out to NCWorks to help her get on track to achieve her dream of becoming a nurse. Being a single mother, Akira worked long hours and had difficulty financially with transportation and child care services....
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NCWorks Career Center Locations
Greensboro:
2301 W. Meadowview Rd.
Greensboro, NC 27407
Ph. (336) 297-9444
M, T, TH 8:30 am – 5:00
Wed. 8:30 am – 7:00 pm
Fri. 8:30 am – 2:00 pm
NextGen Emerging Workforce Center:
301 S. Greene St.
Suite 100
Greensboro, NC 27401
Ph. (336) 373-2438
Mon - Thu 8:30am – 4:30 pm
Fri 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
High Point:
607 Idol St.
High Point, NC 27262
Ph. (336) 882-4141
M, T, TH 8:30 am – 5:00
Wed. 8:30 am – 7:00 pm
Fri. 8:30 am – 2:00 pm
Equal Opportunity Employer/Program | Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.