NC Job Ready

NC Job Ready

NC Job Ready is Governor Cooper’s workforce development initiative to ensure North Carolinians are ready for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

Building a Stronger Workforce

Skills and Education Attainment Education is the foundation to a strong workforce. The skills businesses require are changing, and we need to meet that need by providing the right training.

Employer Leadership Employers know best what skills their workers need. Business leadership is key for workforce development and job readiness.

Local Innovation Communities across North Carolina are developing great local models of workforce development. North Carolina should build on these successes and spread innovative solutions.

Helping Students Cross the Finish Line

Finish Line Grants

When students face unexpected emergency expenses, the Finish Line Grants program provides funds so they can complete their training.

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"Business leaders tell me time and again that they have job openings but can’t find workers with the right skills. A better trained workforce can help businesses grow and give workers new opportunities.” -Governor Cooper

NC Job Ready News

Finish Line Grants will help students with hardships

Kinston Free Press

Gov. Cooper Visits Greensboro, Announces NC Works Funding

WFMY

North Carolina Gov. Cooper seeks $60M for workforce training

AP

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