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Business Recruitment

Let us help you find qualified employees for your business

Job opportunities are increasing in Mecklenburg County, but some job seekers still have trouble accessing employment that provides a sustainable living wage. To help fill the gap, the Office of Economic Development routinely offers career fairs in various different fields.

As a human services organization, Mecklenburg County supports social mobility and high quality of life by connecting job seekers to training and career-ladder employment opportunities. The County also helps local employers fill their hiring vacancies with qualified candidates.

Employment Resources

Charlotte Works

Charlotte Works is the workforce development board for Mecklenburg County. This nonprofit connects job seekers and employers, and provides skills training and work opportunities for youth and adults.
MeckSuccess

Provides case management and care coordination services to help families achieve greater levels of economic mobility.

This service is available at: Ella B. Scarborough Community Resource Center (CRC) Valerie C. Woodard Community Resource Center (CRC)
More Than A Job NC

Provides job-driven, skills-based training that leads to meaningful employment for food stamps recipients.

This service is available at: Ella B. Scarborough Community Resource Center (CRC) Valerie C. Woodard Community Resource Center (CRC)
Unified Workforce Development

Connecting job seekers to local businesses that are hiring right now.

This service is available at: Ella B. Scarborough Community Resource Center (CRC) Valerie C. Woodard Community Resource Center (CRC)
Work First Employment Services

Provides job search assistance and short-term training to help residents secure employment.

This service is available at: Ella B. Scarborough Community Resource Center (CRC) Valerie C. Woodard Community Resource Center (CRC)
Work First Family Assistance

Work First Family Assistance or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) provides cash assistance to families with children.

This service is available at: Ella B. Scarborough Community Resource Center (CRC) Valerie C. Woodard Community Resource Center (CRC)

Business Recruitment

Employment Resources

Charlotte Works

MeckSuccess

More Than A Job NC

Unified Workforce Development

Work First Employment Services

Work First Family Assistance