Your local NCWorks Career Center provides training assistance that helps job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market. This program also matches employers with the skilled workers they need to compete in the global economy.
For more information about how to apply for Training Assistance, check out the ECWDB Adult and Dislocated Worker Orientation video.
If you feel that you would benefit from the services provided through this program, we recommend you register on NCWorks Online and contact your local NCWorks Career Center to meet with a Career Advisor.
An NCWorks Registration Step-by-Step Guide has been developed should you need directions on how to register on NCWorks Online.
We have gathered some information to help speed up your eligibility determination process. Please review them and gather the required documentation and have it ready for your first appointment with an NCWorks Career Advisor in person or by phone.
If you do not meet the eligibility requirements for training assistance through this program, most colleges provide scholarship and financial aid options. Contact your local community college for information on options such as Federal Student Aid.
To apply for Federal Student Aid including PELL Grants, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)or go to FAFSA Assistance for more resources.
More scholarship resources can be found at:
https://studentscholarships.org/
The LinkedIn Skill Assessments feature allows you to demonstrate your knowledge of the skills you've added on your profile by completing assessments specific to those skills.
A typical assessment consists of 15 multiple choice questions and each question tests at least one concept or subskill. The questions are timed and must be completed in one session. You can view the full list of available Skill Assessments and sample questions for each.
The Training Options Guide is designed to provide you with general information on Career Pathways Training Programs that are approved by the Eastern Carolina Workforce Development Board for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I funding.
The various approved training programs identified throughout the guide can be completed in two years or less and will lead to employment in high-growth, high-demand fields within eastern North Carolina.
