Promise
We Present Possibilities for Young Adults, Ages 16-24
GuilfordWorks Youth Program provides a comprehensive, integrated mix of services to build the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for young adults ages 16-24 to participate in a productive workforce. The service delivery approach is to lead youth through individualized planned activities targeting educational and career pathways — and there is no cost to participate!
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Young Adult Services
Our NextGen program is designed to help young adult career-seekers, who require additional assistance, to enter and complete an education program or to secure and hold employment.
We help remove the barriers to employment for both in-school (ISY) and out-of-school youth (OSY) through a variety of services, including (but not limited to) career advising, mentoring, and leadership development. Successful completion of the program leads to a more skilled workforce with young adults attaining higher wages and self-sufficiency.
Are You A Young Adult Out Of School Or Not Working Full Time?
Young Adult Services Available
- Career Planning Counseling
- Skills Assessment
- Resume Building
- Work-Based Learning Opportunities
- Occupational Skills Training
- Employability Skills Training
- GED Preparation
- Support Services (transportation and childcare assistance)
- Training Sponsorship
- Leadership Development
- Assists with Job Search
Young adults who are eligible for this program…
- are currently enrolled in school, or out
- have difficulty with math and reading
- need a high school diploma or GED
- are pregnant or raising a child
- have trouble finding a stable housing
- are runaways
- have had some legal troubles
- want to attend college or earn a credential
- have a disability
- are trying to learn English
Meet the Team
Erik Swanson
Program Director NCWorks WIOA Services – Guilford County
Erik has spent over six years in workforce development, serving his community, and providing servant leadership to his staff. He graduated from college with a desire to help people improve their lives and through workforce development has been able to make an impact. He currently serves as the Programs Director for Guilford County WIOA Adult/Dislocated and Youth services.
Sabrina Breeden
NCWorks NextGen Young Adult Program Manager – Guilford County
Sabrina has previous experience as a Foster Care caseworker. She came to GuilfordWorks as a Youth Advocate and is presently the Program Manager for the NCWorks, NextGen program. Sabrina has a BA in Sociology and a Masters in Social Work. She is passionate about assisting youth and young adults in removing many of the barriers that some experience and starting them on the path to career success.
Jeremiah McCaffity
NCWorks NextGen Young Adult Program Community Outreach Coordinator – Guilford County
Jeremiah has spent several years working to divert young adults out of further involvement in the justice system. He finds work with NEXTGEN, fulfilling, by again connecting with young adults, in need of hope and then witnessing them thrive in their professional and career goals.
Success Stories
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....
Success Story: Rosetta Council
Rosetta came to the NCWorks Career Center to comply with unemployment insurance requirements. She had been seeking a career for a long time. Still, She faced barriers, including a lack of confidence in her qualifications, being uncomfortable during interviews and...
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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
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.