Guilford Talent & Workforce Guide
LET’S GET TO WORK!This guide provides an overview of area resources that support our labor market at all stages of employee development. Use it to grow your team or find ways to more deeply engage the workforce you already have. Each organization includes a direct contact to deliver help quickly and answer any questions you may have.
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Leadership, Training
Leadership Greensboro
9-month unique leadership development program that explores important community issues, develops & practice strategies to become a more effective leader and expand social networks.
Laura Lorenz Director of Leadership Greensboro llorenz@greensboro.org
Internships
UNCG Career & Professional Development
UNCG Career & Professional Development networks with local employers to provide them with the opportunity to connect with early talent.
Katelyn Cohen-Kivett Associate Director for Employer Relations recruit@uncg.edu
Targeted Job Fairs
UNCG Career & Professional Development
UNCG Career & Professional Development networks with local employers to provide them with the opportunity to connect with early talent.
Katelyn Cohen-Kivett Associate Director for Employer Relations recruit@uncg.edu
Where to post my job
UNCG Career & Professional Development
UNCG Career & Professional Development networks with local employers to provide them the opportunity to connect with early talent.
Katelyn Cohen-Kivett Associate Director for Employer Relations recruit@uncg.edu
Quality of Life, Where to post my job
synerG Young Professionals
Our mission is attract, engage, and connect young professionals. synerG serves your young associates through leadership learning, professional development, and social engagement.
Sarah McGuire Director of synerG Young Professionals smcguire@actiongreensboro.org
Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Inc.
Construction program graduates earn certifications in NCCER Core Intro or Carpentry 1, after 8 wk of classroom & hands-on training. Employers are invited to speak with/hire grads.
Baylee Smith Director of Philanthropic Partnerships jnorris@triadgoodwill.org
Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC), Specific Credentials
Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina
HVAC/R program graduates earn EPA & HVAC control certifications, after 6 wk of classroom & hands-on training. Employers are invited to speak with/hire grads.
Baylee Smith Director of Philanthropic Partnerships jnorris@triadgoodwill.org
Commercial Drivers License (CDL), Specific Credentials
Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina
Truck Driver program graduates earn Commercial Drivers License: Class A, after 160 hr of on-the-road training (day & night). Employers are invited to speak with & hire grads.
Baylee Smith Director of Philanthropic Partnerships jnorris@triadgoodwill.org
Where to post my job
Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Inc.
Our career navigation program provides workplace skills training & case management to talent, ensuring they are ready to add value to your company. Contact us to connect to talent.
Baylee Smith Director of Philanthropic Partnerships cmccrea@triadgoodwill.org
Training
Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina
Our certified trainers provide Mental Health First Aid, Community Resiliency Model, Enneagram, & leadership skills training to companies looking to increase employee retention.
Baylee Smith Director of Philanthropic Partnerships cmccrea@triadgoodwill.org
Wage & Labor Market Data
GuilfordWorks
In Guilford County, there are many employers directly related to the aviation industry — including major manufacturers, airline companies, and service centers. The Triad region also contains several airfields, including Piedmont Triad International Airport, which serves as a regional hub for FedEx and is the third busiest airport in North Carolina averaging 280 takeoffs and landings each day.
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Wage & Labor Market Data
GuilfordWorks
Healthcare is one of the rapidly-expanding professions in the Triad. Occupations in the healthcare industry are projected to grow faster than any other profession in the nation.
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Wage & Labor Market Data
GuilfordWorks
Today’s advanced manufacturing uses innovative technology and techniques to improve products or processes. An aging workforce and a continually evolving skillset mean that many manufacturing employers have an increasing demand for skilled workers.
guilfordworks@gmail.com
Wage & Labor Market Data
GuilfordWorks
With consumer behavior continuing to embrace online shopping purchases and the “new reality,” following the COVID-19 pandemic, Guilford County’s transportation and logistics industry is thriving and expected to grow.
guilfordworks@gmail.com
Wage & Labor Market Data
GuilfordWorks
Every business, organization, and governmental institution has some need for an information technology system to execute their day-to-day processes.
guilfordworks@gmail.com
Business & Industry, Training
GuilfordWorks
On-the-job training (OJT) can save employers time and money while helping individuals gain employment. This service is available to private for-profit companies, as well as non-profits and public service agencies.
guilfordworks@gmail.com
Apprenticeships
GuilfordWorks
Gear Up | ASAP is a formal registered apprenticeship system administered by the U.S. Department of Labor. Through Gear Up, we work with local businesses to deliver an enthusiastic, experienced workforce who meets their specific needs.
guilfordworks@gmail.com
Targeted Job Fairs
GuilfordWorks
We host on-site and online career fairs and hiring events. Career fairs offer job seekers an opportunity to meet a variety of employees, usually focused in the same industry cluster.
guilfordworks@gmail.com
Specific Population Assistance
GuilfordWorks
We provide specialized resources to individuals who often face unique employment barriers: former offenders, older workers, veterans, and young adults.
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Apprenticeships
Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC)
Apprenticeship programs for students are sponsored by employers, employer groups, and trade associations. Employers provide on-the-job training while the student simultaneously completes classroom instruction. This allows the student to immediately apply the knowledge gained in the classroom to a real-world setting.
Laurie Bargebuhr Apprenticeship Coordinator lfbargebuhr@gtcc.edu
Apprenticeships
FAME USA (GTCC)
The program combines college coursework with paid, on-the-job training and experience, as well as personal behaviors and core manufacturing skills sought after by local and national manufacturers.
Laurie Bargebuhr Apprenticeship Coordinator lfbargebuhr@gtcc.eduNCASC is a nonprofit, resettlement organization dedicated to empowering refugees and immigrants of the Triad through direct employment services.
Crystal Zellous Operations Manager Harlan@ascafrica.orgCWS is a refugee resettlement agency that provides reception and placement, case management, employment, legal, and other services to refugees and other eligible population.
Mariana Donato Employment Services Coordinator mdonato@cwsglobal.orgElon’s Student Professional Development Center offers a Job Network for employers to post part-time and full-time job opportunities, fellowships, and internships.
Kim Giles Associate Director of Communications bbuffington@elon.eduOur mission is to connect, engage, and lead High Point’s young professionals to meaningful connections, personal growth and professional development.
Lauren Mitchell Director of Marketing & Communications lauren@bhpchamber.orgLeadership High Point is a 10-month program of Business High Point – Chamber of Commerce that transforms actively engaged citizens and leaders into community champions.
Quineece Huntley Director of Leadership and Programs quineece@bhpchamber.orgGuilford County’s construction industry continues to grow as people and companies seek to relocate to our county.
guilfordworks@gmail.comAre you ready to learn advanced skills, jump into a stable career, and become a leader? Join the growing number of high school students who are creating a bright future at local companies that have a vision for building a talented workforce. Discover the advantages of apprenticeship today.
Ann Flynt Director aflynt@cfgg.org