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Empowering Job Success Through Workforce Development

The NeighborUp Workforce Development Center offers free one-on-one career coaching, professional and personal development classes, client listening sessions, certification programs through Wake Tech Community College, and more.

For more details on our Workforce Development Training Programs, please contact us at workforcedevelopment@neighborup.org or (919) 469-9861 ext. 400.

Classes

Drop-In hours:

For personalized career support from resumes and job searches to interview prep, career guidance, training opportunities, and connections to local workforce resources. Drop in during any of the times listed below and get one on one support.

Monday – Thursday | 9am – 12pm, 1pm – 4pm

upcoming classes:

How to Start a Business: Tuesday, Sept. 29th, 5:30pm – 6:30pm | Sign up

Lunch and Learn – Job Search Essentials: Tuesday, Oct. 13th, 12pm – 1pm | Sign up

Financial Empowerment: Wednesday, Oct. 14th, 5:30pm – 6:30pm | Sign up

Interviewing Skills: Thursday, Oct. 15th, 12pm – 1pm | Sign up

Stay Grounded Through Change: Thursday, Oct. 22nd, 5:30pm – 6:30pm | Sign up

A Guide to Networking: Thursday, Oct. 29th, 12pm – 1pm | Sign up

For more information or to register for an upcoming class, email workforcedevelopment@neighborup.org.

Training Programs

NeighborUp partners with local training programs, such as Wake Tech, to help people start new careers or grow in their current jobs. Since Fall 2021, the program has helped dozens of participants gain important skills to succeed in today’s job market.

The program offers short courses in fields like healthcare, technology, administration, and biotechnology. These courses vary in length from a few weeks to a few months and give students the certifications they need to get jobs in growing industries.

Students don’t have to worry about costs—tuition, materials, and exam fees are covered through college scholarships. NeighborUp also provides a monthly stipend to help with expenses, professional development, career coaching, and a case manager who offers wrap-around services to care for all your needs.

Each training group consists of 4-12 students who study together for the same certification, have meals, and professional development at NeighborUp, and receive wrap-around coaching and case management at NeighborUp.

With an 87% completion rate, most graduates finish the program ready for work with a strong resume, effective interview and networking skills, and a support team to help them navigate their new career.

Opportunities for Community Support

Program Funding

NeighborUp welcomes support for this life-changing program. Opportunities to sponsor a cohort, a student, or a meal are all available and an important part of making this opportunity possible.

Graduation Sponsorship

At the conclusion of the training program, we celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates with a special graduation ceremony. Graduation sponsors help fund the ceremony and have the opportunity to attend, share resources, and speak at the event.

Volunteering

Volunteers are needed for career coaching, hospitality, professional development and more! Sign up HERE to learn more about sharing your time.

Hiring

We invite companies to connect with us about hiring talented graduates from our workforce development program. Our participants are equipped with the skills, training, and hands-on experience to make an immediate impact in a variety of industries.

More information

For more details regarding our Workforce Development Training Programs, please contact us at workforcedevelopment@neighborup.org or (919) 469-9861, ext 400.

Thank you to our training sponsors!