Promise
We Present Possibilities for Young Adults, Ages 16-24
GuilfordWorks Youth Program provides a comprehensive, integrated mix of services to build the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for young adults ages 16-24 to participate in a productive workforce. The service delivery approach is to lead youth through individualized planned activities targeting educational and career pathways — and there is no cost to participate!
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Young Adult Services
Our NextGen program is designed to help young adult career-seekers, who require additional assistance, to enter and complete an education program or to secure and hold employment.
We help remove the barriers to employment for both in-school (ISY) and out-of-school youth (OSY) through a variety of services, including (but not limited to) career advising, mentoring, and leadership development. Successful completion of the program leads to a more skilled workforce with young adults attaining higher wages and self-sufficiency.
Are You A Young Adult Out Of School Or Not Working Full Time?
Young Adult Services Available
- Career Planning Counseling
- Skills Assessment
- Resume Building
- Work-Based Learning Opportunities
- Occupational Skills Training
- Employability Skills Training
- GED Preparation
- Support Services (transportation and childcare assistance)
- Training Sponsorship
- Leadership Development
- Assists with Job Search
Young adults who are eligible for this program…
- are currently enrolled in school, or out
- have difficulty with math and reading
- need a high school diploma or GED
- are pregnant or raising a child
- have trouble finding a stable housing
- are runaways
- have had some legal troubles
- want to attend college or earn a credential
- have a disability
- are trying to learn English
Meet the Team
Erik Swanson
Program Director NCWorks WIOA Services – Guilford County
Erik has spent over six years in workforce development, serving his community, and providing servant leadership to his staff. He graduated from college with a desire to help people improve their lives and through workforce development has been able to make an impact. He currently serves as the Programs Director for Guilford County WIOA Adult/Dislocated and Youth services.
Sabrina Breeden
NCWorks NextGen Young Adult Program Manager – Guilford County
Sabrina has previous experience as a Foster Care caseworker. She came to GuilfordWorks as a Youth Advocate and is presently the Program Manager for the NCWorks, NextGen program. Sabrina has a BA in Sociology and a Masters in Social Work. She is passionate about assisting youth and young adults in removing many of the barriers that some experience and starting them on the path to career success.
Jeremiah McCaffity
NCWorks NextGen Young Adult Program Community Outreach Coordinator – Guilford County
Jeremiah has spent several years working to divert young adults out of further involvement in the justice system. He finds work with NEXTGEN, fulfilling, by again connecting with young adults, in need of hope and then witnessing them thrive in their professional and career goals.
Success Stories
Success Story: Michael Crutchfield
Michael began his journey with NC Works NextGen in January 2020. He was enrolled at Guilford Technical Community College to complete the General Educational Development (GED) program, and despite the campuses shutting down during the pandemic, Michael successfully...
NCWorks Mobile Career Center Ribbon-Cutting
GREENSBORO — GuiilfordWorks held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, to introduce the long-anticipated NCWorks Mobile Career Center. This mobile classroom will allow GuilfordWorks, NCWorks Career Center Staff and other partner agencies to provide...
Honoring our veterans
We at GuilfordWorks are proud of all of our veterans and their service. It’s that servant’s heart that makes many of them great at their jobs. Shikea McCollum — Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialist and Veterans Employment Consultant at the NCWorks Career...
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NCWorks Career Center Locations
Greensboro:
2301 W. Meadowview Rd.
Greensboro, NC 27407
Ph. (336) 297-9444
M, T, TH 8:30 am – 5:00
Wed. 8:30 am – 7:00 pm
Fri. 8:30 am – 2:00 pm
High Point:
607 Idol St.
High Point, NC 27262
Ph. (336) 882-4141
M, T, TH 8:30 am – 5:00
Wed. 8:30 am – 7:00 pm
Fri. 8:30 am – 2:00 pm
Equal Opportunity Employer/Program | Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.