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Annual Report

2016-2017

July 1, 2016– June 30, 2017

Proudly serving Alamance, Montgomery, Moore,

Orange and Randolph Counties in NC

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NCWorks Career Centers provide job-training programs and services to help

you increase your skillset and obtain meaningful employment. No matter your

circumstances or background, your career center can help you maximize your

job search.

NC Youth Program

has been rebranded. It

is now…..

Meet some of our

NextGen participants

NCWorks Online

Your career center will also help you set up your profile on NCWorks

Online, the state’s official job search portal. Having a profile on

NCWorks Online exposes you to employers across NC. It matches

your skills with those required for a job, provides information on train-

ing opportunities, and gives you access to real-time labor market in-

formation, including wage and occupation projections. You can

search for jobs in your area and become prepared to advance your

career. Registration is free! Go to www.ncworks.gov

THE HELP YOU NEED FOR THE JOB YOU WANT!

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Contents

Message from Board Chairman, Ricardo Romero ………..….......…....……...4 Workforce Development Board Members ………………………...…………….5 Message from Director, James Bain……………………………………….……..6 Regional Partnership Workforce Development Staff Directory……………...7 Highlights from Program Year 2016…….………………………………..….. 8-11 Program Year Budget………………………………………………..………….12-13 Alamance County Highlights…………………………………...…………..…14-17 Montgomery County Highlights…………………………………..…………..18-21 Moore County Highlights…………………………………..………….........…22-25 Orange County Highlights……………………………………..…..….…....…26-29 Randolph County Highlights…………………………….…………...…….…30-33

NCWORKS

CAREER

CENTERS

Alamance County, 2640 Columbine Lane, Burlington, NC 27215, (336) 570-6800

Montgomery County, 1011 Page St., Troy, NC 27371, (910) 898-9669

Moore County, 245 Shepherd Trail, Aberdeen, NC 28315, (910) 944-7697

Orange County, 503 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill, NC 27516, (919) 245-4335

Randolph County, 600 S. Fayetteville St., Asheboro, NC 27203, (336) 625-5128

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Message from the Board Chair

Regional Partnership Workforce Development Board is pleased to present the 2016-2017 Annual Report covering Program Year 2016 (from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017). This report is intended to provide accurate information concerning activities and services delivered by our contractors that are awarded Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) contracts. The Workforce Development Board provides oversight of WIOA Adult, Dislocated Worker and Youth Program funds and the five NC Works Career Centers in Alamance, Montgomery, Moore, Orange and Randolph counties while helping make recommendations for effective service delivery.

During this program year, Regional Partnership Workforce Development Board along with our partners at TriadWorks, in conjunction with the local school systems, eleven local community colleges and many local businesses and non-profits developed five NCWorks Certified Career Pathways. These pathways include Advanced Manufacturing, Allied Healthcare, Aviation, Nursing and Transportation & Logistics. These pathways have proven to be an effective method for assisting our customers with career/educational planning. They are a roadmap to success in the desired career cluster. The Local Area also worked closely with Economic Development on several key projects to support new businesses locating to our region. As companies look to relocate to the Piedmont Triad, workforce is the top resource they must consider. It is our priority to ensure the local workforce continues to evolve to meet the ever-changing needs of business. Through our 5 NCWorks Career Centers in Alamance, Montgomery, Moore, Orange and Randolph counties we have served 304 clients in WIOA individual training services (occupational skills training, college degree, on-the-job training and work experience), we have served 1464 employers, we have posted a total of 12,705 jobs and have assisted 7332 job seekers in career needs assessment, career readiness training, job search and referrals, resume/cover letter/interview preparation and basic computer skills training at no charge. One important strategy for the frontline NCWorks Career Center staff is to emphasize the importance of training and career development to jobseekers who may be primarily interested in immediate employment.

Thank you for your support, and I look forward to continuing to work to make our region one of the most productive in North Carolina.

Sincerely,

Ricardo Romero

Ricardo Romero

Board Chair

Regional Partnership Workforce Development Board

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Mission

Statement

“Our mission is to

provide leadership

and advocacy for

workforce

development in

our communities,

focusing on

employer needs and

employment

preparedness.”

Chair, Ricardo Romero First Bank Biscoe, NC

Vice Chair, Vickie Cox

Heritage Home Group, LLC Greensboro, NC

Randy Black

Longworth Industries Candor, NC

Pat Corso

Moore County Partners in Progress

Pinehurst, NC

Nancy Coston Orange County Department of

Social Services Hillsborough, NC

John Coyle

Jordan Lumber & Supply, Inc. Mt. Gilead, NC

Andrea Fleming

Alamance Chamber of Commerce

Burlington, NC

Randy Fulk Bakery, Confectionery,

Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers' International Union

Elon, NC

Tim Greene American Postal Workers

Union Asheboro, NC

Chris Harrington

Elastic Therapy LLC Asheboro, NC

Greta Gail McDowell Technimark, Inc. Asheboro, NC

Rebecca Parks

Vocational Rehabilitation Burlington, NC

Randy Perkins

Prime Personnel Resources, Inc.

Burlington, NC

Scott Queen Alamance Community College

Graham, NC

Cheryl Ray Sports Endeavors, Inc

Mebane, NC

Kristin Richmond Tailored Training Programs

LLC Pinehurst, NC

Timothy Simmons

PACTIV-International Tray Pads

Aberdeen, NC

Melissa Walker Carolina Bronze Sculpture

Seagrove, NC

Nina Walker Sandhills Community

Action Program Carthage, NC

Dr. Terry Worrell

Asheboro City Schools Asheboro, NC

Rhonda Sue Holaday Summit Design & Engineering

Services Hillsborough, NC

Andrea Korte

Sandhills Community College Pinehurst, NC

Leane Langston Rubbermill, Inc.

Liberty, NC

John Lowery NCWorks—South Central

Prosperity Zone

Regional Partnership Workforce Development Board Members

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Message from the Director

Program year 2016-17 saw a continued growth of the economy in our region. Our job growth is moving forward with nearly 6,500 more jobs added to our economy in 2016. Our regional workforce is 275,920 strong, with 264,809 individuals working and 11,111 individuals unemployed. We ended the year at 4.0% unemployment rate, which was 0.2% better than the state average and 0.5% better than the national average. As 2016 came to a close there were 9,386 advertised vacancies. This number represents the skills gap between the individuals looking for work and the number of open positions in the region. We continue to assist job seekers in our Career Centers to increase their skills to make them more competitive in the jobs market. On page 10 of our Annual Report you will see our Local Area 2016-17 Wage Report which outlines the job placement and earnings outcomes for our Adult and Dislocated Worker customers who visited the 5 NCWorks Career Centers last year. We provided staff-assisted services (Job Search, Resume Preparation, Career Assessment, Training Services and Job Referrals) to 2821 Adults/Dislocated Workers in our five county region which resulted in 1898 (68%) of these individuals procuring employment. The 4

th quarter net earnings of these 1898

individuals were $31,152,237 which represents over 1200% return on our allocation of $2,595,838. We also provided WIOA Youth Program Training Services to 161 youth (predominately out of school youth with barriers to employment) aged 16-24. Additionally we served a total of 1464 local businesses through job postings, job referrals, job fairs, OJT (On the Job Training) and work experiences.

Other highlights for the 2016-17 program year included the release of a RFP (Request for Proposals) in early 2017 for our new WIOA Adult, Dislocated Worker and Youth Program Operators in Alamance, Montgomery, Moore, Orange and Randolph Counties. New Contracts were awarded on June 15

th to begin operations on July 1

st. These contractors are outlined for

each county later in the Annual Report.

I would also like to recognize all our partner agencies, contractor staff, board staff, board members and Boards of Commissioners who work hard to ensure our region has a thriving workforce ready to meet the needs of business and industry.

Sincerely,

James Bain James Bain Director of Workforce Development

[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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Staff Directory

James Bain

[email protected]

Director of Workforce

Development

O: 336-629-5141

C: 336-302-2006

Kathy Tarlton

[email protected]

Workforce Development

Accountability Systems Manager

O: 336-629-5141

Tanzy Sierra

[email protected]

Administrative Assistance O: 336-629-5141

Crystal Taylor

[email protected]

Business Services Representative

and ACT Job Profiler

O: 910-944-7697

C: 910-585-2725

Glenda Morrow

[email protected]

Business Services Representative O: 336-570-6800

Lisa Spencer

[email protected]

EO Officer O: 336-629-5141

An equal opportunity employer and provider of employment and training services. Auxiliary aids and services are available up-on request for individuals with disabilities. 1-800-735-2962 Voice#711

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Program Year (July 1, 2016-June 30, 2017) Highlights

2 NCWorks Certified

Career Pathways and

growing…..

1st. Healthcare/Nursing

November 9, 2016

2nd. Nursing & Allied

Health

February 8, 2017

3rd. Advanced

Manufacturing

(applied for)

4th. Aviation

(applied for)

5th. Transportation &

Logistics

(applied for) Check out our New FACEBOOK page @

https://www.facebook.com/RPWDB

TriadWorks

Healthcare/Nursing

November 9, 2016

Cumberland Co., Lumber River, and

Regional Partnership

Nursing & Allied Health

February 8, 2017

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Richmond Community Support Center

393 West Hwy. 74

PO Box 1023

Rockingham, NC 28380

Annette Woodle, Executive Director

Ph. (910) 997-8440

(Alamance, Moore, Montgomery, and Randolph)

Montgomery Community College

1011 Page St.

Troy, NC 27371

Jonathan Thill, Dean Continuing Education and

Workforce Development Director

Ph. (910) 898-9669

Orange County Department of Social Services

PO Box 8181

113 Mayo St.

Hillsborough, NC 27278

Bonnie B. Hammersley, County Manager and

Workforce Development Director

Ph. (919) 245-2300

Alamance County:

Adult, Dislocated

Worker, & Youth

Moore County:

Adult, Dislocated

Worker, & Youth

Randolph County:

Adult, Dislocated

Worker, & Youth

Orange County:

Adult, Dislocated

Worker, & Youth

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WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT: For Program Year 2016 Regional Partnership

WDB provided staff assisted services (Job Search, Resume Preparation, Career Assessment, Training

Services and Job Referrals) to 2821 Adults in our five-county region which resulted in 1,898 (68%) of

these individuals procuring employment. The 4th quarter net earnings of these 1898 individuals

were $31,152,237 which represents over 1,200% return on our allocation of $2,595,838. We also

provided WIOA Youth Program Training Services to 161 youth (predominately out-of-school youth

with barriers to employment) aged 16-24. Additionally, we served a total of 1,464 local businesses

through job postings, job referrals, job fairs, OJT (On the Job Training) and work-experiences. Other

highlights for PY 2016--we received two NCWorks Certified Career Pathways (Nursing and Allied

Healthcare) and we applied for three more (Advanced Manufacturing, Aviation, and Transportation

& Logistics). We submitted the revisions to our 4-year plan to NC Commerce (which was

subsequently approved). Finally, we began partnering with local school systems using the KeyTrain

System to prepare high school CTE Students for the WorkKeys CRC (Career Readiness Certificate)

test. Last year, we registered over 1,000 students in our service area for KeyTrain . Key Train has

been consistently proven to increase CRC scores by at least one level.

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Alamance County: We provided staff-assisted services to a total of 1,048 Adults and Dislocated Workers.

Out of this total, 737 individuals (70%) procured employment and recorded a net 4th quarter earnings of

$ 10,950,102.

Montgomery County: We provided staff-assisted services to a total of 271 Adults and Dislocated Workers.


$ 1,770,173.

Moore County: We provided staff-assisted services to a total of 289 Adults and Dislocated Workers.


$ 4,925,107.

Orange County: We provided staff-assisted services to a total of 276 Adults and Dislocated Workers.


$ 4,245,216.

Randolph County: We provided staff-assisted services to a total of 927 Adults and Dislocated Workers.


$ 8,564,669.

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CUSTOMERS SERVED

Alamance County

WIOA TRAINING CLIENTS 82

JOB SEEKER CLIENTS 1,550

BUSINESS CLIENTS 545

Alamance Co. Total Served 2,177

Montgomery County


JOB SEEKER CLIENTS 791


Montgomery Co. Total Served 987

Moore County




Moore Co. Total Served 2,517

Orange County


JOB SEEKER CLIENTS 529

BUSINESS CLIENTS 63

Orange Co. Total Served 655

Randolph County




Randolph Co. Total Served 2,764

Proudly Serving Alamance,

Montgomery, Moore, Orange and

Randolph Counties

PROGRAM YEAR 2016-2017 BUDGET

TOTAL BUDGET:

$ 2,595,838

WIOA Training Clients: 304

Job Seeker Clients: 7,332

Local Business Clients: 1,464

Total Customers Served: 9,100

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ALAMANCE COUNTY


LOCAL AREA TOTALS

Career Pathways $26,725

Administration $275,377

LOCAL AREA TOTAL $302,102

RANDOLPH COUNTY


WIOA Adult $220,984

WIOA Dislocated Worker $193,747

WIOA Youth $206,838

RANDOLPH COUNTY TOTAL $621,569

MOORE COUNTY


WIOA Adult $119,579


WIOA Youth $108,046

MOORE COUNTY TOTAL $325,128

ORANGE COUNTY

Central Piedmont Community Action (CPCA)

Orange Department of Social Services (DSS)

WIOA Adult $138,897


(CPCA) TOTAL $278,589

Youth $229,129

(DSS) TOTAL $229,129

ORANGE COUNTY TOTAL $507,718

MONTGOMERY COUNTY


WIOA Adult $91,782


WIOA Youth $71,821

MONTGOMERY COUNTY TOTAL $216,876

CAMBRO Manufacturing $31,306.98

CBC Americas $9,335.44

Summit Engineering $8,050.38

Int’l. Textile Group $3,333.56

Lancer Inc. $2,733.75

Longworth Industries $4,620.00

TOTAL OJTs $59,380.11

On the Job Trainings

TOTAL OJT’s for RPWDB: 16

WIOA Adult $269,025


WIOA Youth $240,146

ALAMANCE COUNTY TOTAL $622,445

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Alamance County Population Est. as of 2016: 159,688

Area Labor Force, Employment and Unemployment Data

The table below shows preliminary estimated labor force, employment and unemployment information in Alamance County, North Carolina for December 04, 2017 These figures are not seasonally adjusted.

Area Name Civilian Labor Force

Number Employed Number Unemployed

Unemployment Rate

Alamance County 80,612 77,512 3,100 3.8%

North Carolina 4,955,159 4,751,139 204,020 4.1%

Source: Labor & Economic Analysis Division, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) Program Downloaded: 12/06/2017

Education Requirements on Advertised Jobs

The table below shows the minimum required education level on job openings advertised online in Alamance County, North Carolina on December 10, 2017 (Jobs De-duplication Level 2).

Rank Minimum Education Level Job Openings Percent

1 No Minimum Education Requirement 55 19.17%

2 High School Diploma or Equivalent 164 58.78%

3 1 Years at College or a Technical or

Vocational School

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4 2Years at College or a Technical or

Vocational School

1 0.36%

5 Vocational School Certificate 1 0.36%

6 Associate’s Degree 13 4.66%

7 Bachelor’s Degree 39 13.98%

8 Master’s Degree 5 1.79%

Job Source: Online advertised jobs data Downloaded: 12/05/17

Employment Wage Statistics

The table below shows estimated average wage information Alamance County, NC for the 1st quarter, 2016.

Area Name Total Average Employment

*Average Hourly Wage

Average Weekly Wage *Average Annual Wage

Alamance County 60,008 $19.43 $777 $40,404

North Carolina 4,346,294 $22.55 $902 $46,904

* Assumes a 40-hour week worked the year round. Source: Labor & Economic Analysis Division, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) Program Downloaded: 12/05/2017

All information featured in each chart was gathered from Labor Market Information in NCWorks Online. The population data was found at www.census.gov/quickfacts.

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Employers by Number of Job Openings

The graph below shows the employers with the highest number of job openings advertised online in

Alamance County, NC on January 24, 2017 (Jobs De-duplication Level 2).

Top TEN Occupations by O’Net Code (Alamance County)

Start Date: 07/01/2017 - End Date: 06/30/2018

Occupations Total Job Openings Milling and Planning Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 1,999

Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 1,038

Sales Representative, Wholesale and Manufacturing 1,003

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical and Scientific Products 1,006

Woodworking Machine Setter, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 1,000

Nursing Assistant 334

Retail Salespersons 236

Productions Workers, All Other 225

Stock Clerks-Stockroom, Warehouse, or Storage Yard 154

Packers and Packagers, Hand 151

TOTAL JOB OPENINGS 7,146

Total # of Individuals

Served: 972 Total # of Businesses

Served: 544

Total # of Individuals In

WIOA Training: 96

Total # of job orders posted for local employers on www.NCWorks.gov in

Alamance County: 1,644

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Partnerships Work….. On November 2nd, 2016 the Income & Financial

Stability Division of Community Council (an affiliate of United Way of Alamance County) hosted a free Career Fair in partnership with Hank Williams, from NC Works Career Center, in order to connect veterans and community members with employment opportunities from both large and small employers. The event also offered career readiness resources.

NC Works Center makes a difference… I would like to bring to the community’s attention the

extremely valuable resource that exists at The Employment Security Commission, or NC Works Career Center, located on Columbine Lane in Burlington. I was laid off from my job on April 21. Although my job loss was anticipated, it happened much sooner than expected and I was not prepared to be without the income and sense of purpose my job provided. When I tearfully entered NC Works Career Center on the morning of April 22, I was feeling deflated, pan-icked, and desperate. The people at NC Works Career Center immediately made me aware of several local positions for which I am qualified, wisely encouraged me to keep my job search targeted so that I will be challenged and happy in my next position, and signed me up for free classes to improve my computer and job-seeking skills. By 24-hours post job-loss, I was feeling hopeful and marketable once again. Within my first week I landed four successful interviews and I am happy to report I started a new position on May 11. The NC Works Career Center provides free, unlimited computer use, free use of printers and a fax ma-chine, and resume advice. In addition, they provide information on educational and community resources and there is always someone available to give interviewing tips. I went there every single day to use their computer to look for jobs, get advice, and socialize. With each interview request I received, the people at NC Works Career Center were as excited as I was, and their enthusiasm and faith in me helped to keep my spirits uplifted during what otherwise could have been an extremely challenging time. Anybody who finds themselves seeking new or first time employment should be aware of this outstanding community resource and of the helpful, enthusiastic, and compassionate individuals who work there.

HILARY WEBER—Gibsonville http://www.thetimesnews.com/article/20160515/OPINION/160519287

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Cesar Guevara Hernandez was enrolled into the Alamance

County Youth program with the desire to obtain an Associate’s

Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology. Cesar began

his involvement in the WIOA youth program by participating in

classes at Alamance Community College, earning above average

grades. He regularly attended work readiness workshops, leader-

ship activities and was a great spokesperson to peers about the

youth services he was receiving.

Cesar completed a paid work experience at the local

Goodwill where he served in the roles of Receptionist, Translator,

and Resource Room Assistant, helping community users un-

derstand resumes, applications, and other

employment-based needs. Cesar was able to provide an

important resource to the Hispanic community.

Cesar completed his Summer Work Experience with high eval-

uations and professional references. Upon this completion, Cesar was the first Alamance Youth Par-

ticipant to receive a Gold Level Career Readiness Credential.

Cesar successfully completed all requirements for the Medical Laboratory Technology

Associates Degree from Alamance Community College this spring and will participate in graduation

ceremony in July 2017. Alamance Youth Center will sponsor his Board of Certification exam for

Medical Lab Technology credential, provided by the American Society for Clinical Pathology. This will

enable him to work in hospitals and advanced lab positions within LabCorp and other similar

employers. Cesar has maintained excellent discipline to ensure the completion of his educational

goals. He has been a joy to work with and we certainly wish him great success in his future career.

Celin Espinosa Martinez is a single mom who applied for enrollment

into the Alamance County youth program for career exploration and

training activities. After completing career interest inventories and La-

bor Market Information, Celin decided on a career in Nursing.

She began classes at Alamance Community College by taking courses

related to the Nurse Aide Certificate program. She recently completed

all related coursework and WIOA Youth program assisted her with exam

fees related to obtaining the Nurse Aide certification. She took and

passed the state exam on 2/24/2017 and is listed on NC Nurse Aide

registry.

Celin’s Career Advisor referred her to a possible employment opportuni-

ty with Happier Days Home Health Care agency. She forwarded her re-

sume, interviewed and was hired. She is very excited to have secured

employment to help support herself and son while she continues to pur-

sue her education in healthcare.

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Montgomery County Population Est. as of 2016: 27,601


The table below shows preliminary estimated labor force, employment and unemployment information in Montgomery County, North Carolina for December 5, 2017. These figures are not seasonally adjusted.

Area Name Civilian Labor Force

Number Employed

Number Unemployed Unemployment Rate

Montgomery County 11,759 11,259 500 4.3%

North Carolina 4,955,159 4,751,139 204,020 4.1%

Education Requirements on Advertised Jobs The table below shows the minimum required education level on job openings advertised online in Montgomery County, North Carolina on December 5, 2017 (Jobs De-duplication Level 2).







Job Source: Online advertised jobs data Downloaded: December 5, 2017


The table below shows estimated average wage information Montgomery County, NC for the 2nd

quarter, 2017.



Average Weekly Wage *Average Annual

Wage

Montgomery County 9,402 $16.75 $670 $34,840

North Carolina 4,346,294 $22.55 $902 $46,904

* Assumes a 40-hour week worked the year round.


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The graph below shows the employers with the highest number of job openings advertised

online in Montgomery County, NC on January 24, 2017 (Jobs De-duplication Level 2).

Top TEN Occupations by O’Net Code (Montgomery County) Start Date: 07/01/2016 - End Date: 06/30/2017

Occupations Total Job Openings Electricians 90 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers 60 Helpers-Production Workers 26 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 23 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 19 Counselors, All Other 16 Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers 14 Packers and Packagers, Hand 14 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 13 Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders 9

Total Job Openings 284


Served: 262

Total # of Businesses

Served: 176


WIOA Training: 20


Montgomery County: 123

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We created a Facebook page in

March of 2017 so we could

highlight all the wonderful

Job Fairs that are happening all over

our great County! Now you can

“Like us” On Facebook

@ NCWorks Career Center

Montgomery County

What happened in Montgomery County?

On-the-Job Training

(OJT)

Lancer Inc. entered into an On-the-Job Training contract with Regional Partnership Workforce Development Board contractor Richmond Community Support Center in late March 2017. The participant, Christopher Freeman, was placed into the OJT Adult Program at Montgomery County NCWorks. The training plan was developed using the skill gaps identified from: the assessment tools, the employer’s job description and/or needs, and the OJT candidate’s past work experience. Due to Chris’s primary gap in the specific industry of being an upholsterer and limited knowledge of the upholstery industry as a whole, it was determined he would need training in all areas to meet Lancer Furniture’s needs. This included learning cloth materials and the process of how to upholster furniture. The areas of OJT focus were in: measuring and cutting new covering materials; using pattern, measuring and cutting instruments; following sketches and design specifications; fitting, installing, and securing material on frames; as well as using hand and power tools. Christopher continues his training at Lancer which is located in Star, NC. Christopher Freeman

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Yaribet Mendoza is 20 years old. She was born in Mexico and is a **DACA program recipient. She graduated from East Montgomery High School in 2016. Yaribet was enrolled in the youth program on April 3, 2017 as an in-school youth and her WIOA training assistance began April 11, 2017. Due to being charged out-of-state tuition, WIOA has only assisted with books. When enrolled, Yaribet was working at a local bakery and was sponsored by her employer for tuition and fee costs. She is currently in her last semester at Montgomery Community College for an Associate Degree in Business Administration.

WIOA has also assisted with supportive services such as travel reimbursement to and from school. Yaribet has been involved and participated in

various leadership activities including how to identify learning styles, assistance with personal documents, understanding the dynamics of a contractual agreement; discussion of community resources and skills such as: opening a checking account, labor market information, how to create a resume, writing a business letter, telephone etiquette and interviewing skills.

Yaribet is currently employed with American Axle & Manufacturing in Biscoe, NC as an Accounting Assistant. She works in the office and helps with accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions. Unfortunately, Yaribet is still charged out-of-state tuition and fee costs. However, her current employer, American Axle & Manufacturing, reimburses Yaribet a percentage of those costs depending on her grades. We are so proud of all of Yaribet's hard work and achievements .

**The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is an American immigration policy that allowed some individuals who en-tered the country as minors, and had either entered or remained in the country illegally to receive a renewable two-year period of deferred action from deportation and to be eligible for a work permit.**

Rebecca Spivey applied for the Workforce Innovations and Opportunity Act (WIOA) youth program on July 13, 2016. Rebecca is an 18 year old that has experienced a very hard time coping with the passing of her father. Many areas of her life were affected. Her grades decreased and eventually she dropped out of being home schooled.

Finally, Rebecca recognized potential in life and felt she was needed so she fought hard to succeed with the intent to receive her High School Equivalency at Montgomery Community College. Rebecca’s decision had not only given her a chance to receive her GED but she was also given the opportunity

to do a work experience through us at the NCWorks Career Center in Montgomery County from March 07, 2017 with an extension to August 18th 2017 because she did such an exceptional job. Rebecca gained exposure to office work, developed professional skills, gained skills that are transferable, and expanded her network of contacts.

Her determination and willpower was evident when Rebecca received her GED July 21, 2017 and immediately enrolled into the Medical Assisting Program.

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Moore County Population Est. as of 2016: 95,776


The table below shows preliminary estimated labor force, employment and unemployment information in Moore County, North Carolina for October, 2017. These figures are not seasonally adjusted.

Area Name Civilian Labor

Force Number

Employed Number

Unemployed Unemployment

Rate

Moore County 40,116 38,474 1,642 4.1%

North Carolina 4,955,159 4,751,139 204,020 4.1%

Source: Labor & Economic Analysis Division, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) Program

Education Requirements on Advertised Jobs

The table below shows the minimum required education level on job openings advertised online in Moore County, North Carolina on January 11, 2017 (Jobs De-duplication Level 2).




3 2 Year at College or a Technical or Vocational School 6 3.06%


5 Associate's Degree 9 4.59%

6 Bachelor's Degree 27 13.78%

7 Master's Degree 3 1.53%

8 Specialized Degree (e.g. MD, DDS) 2 1.02%

Job Source: Online advertised jobs data Downloaded


The table below shows estimated average wage information Moore County, NC for the 2nd

quarter, 201.



Average Weekly Wage

*Average Annual Wage

Moore County 34,993 $17.75 $710 $36,920

North Carolina 4,346,294 $22.55 $902 $46,904

* Assumes a 40-hour week worked the year round. Source: Labor & Economic Analysis Division, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) Program


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Top TEN Occupations by O’Net Code (Moore County)

Start Date: 07/01/2016 - End Date: 06/30/2017

Occupations Total Top Jobs Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters 363 Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 244 Production Workers, All Other 186 Registered Nurses 79 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 76 Financial Specialists, All Other 70 Retail Salespersons 60 Customer Service Representatives 60 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop 59 Waiters and Waitresses 58 Total Job Openings: 1,255


Served: 682


Served: 399


WIOA Training: 55


Moore County: 1,078

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Ashley Short is a 24 year old, with one child. She came to us seeking assistance with funding so she

could complete her education in the medical field. We met on several occasions and her main objective was

that she complete LPN training so that she could gain sustainable

employment in order to take care of her daughter and herself. She also

shared in our interview that she has always wanted to be a nurse, since

she was a little girl. Ashley was employed part-time as a CNA making

above minimum wage at (At Home Care Facility) and she was currently

enrolled in the nursing program at Central Carolina Community College

full time. She worked hard at being a mother, a student, and an

employee. Some days things seem a little hectic and she wanted to quit,

but she stayed focused and kept her eye on the prize, which was her LPN

Diploma. She completed training on May 8, 2017, at Central Carolina

Community College, earning her LPN Diploma. Ashley started working for

Pine Needle Nursing Home on June 2017 earning an excellent wage.

Dedication and hard work paid off because she has completed training

and has gained sustainable employment less than a year with a higher

salary and benefits.

Xzavier Graham began traveling from Moore County to Stanly Community College in August

of 2016 to attain his Heavy Equipment Operator Diploma with plans of completing in the summer of

2017. He also had the opportunity to work for four months as a Heavy Equipment Operator/Pipe

Layer through an apprenticeship program with State Utility Contractors where he has gained vast

hands-on experience constructing highways. Xzavier attained the Heavy Equipment Operator

Certificate on May 3, 2017 from Stanly Community College. He had several promising job interviews

and offers even before he graduated. Xzavier has recently become employed with Preston

Contractors and is applying his knowledge of construction professionally.

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Mahogony Williams came into the NCWorks Career

Center seeking employment and training. She is a single

mother with two children and had been facing many of life’s

challenges and financial barriers. Mahogony stated she

honestly thought she had to give up her hope of obtaining a

college degree and finding meaningful employment

following job interview after interview.

Mahagony met with WIOA Staff and was determine eligible

and enrolled in training at Sandhills Community College.

WIOA Staff assisted her with the cost of tuition, books and

supplies to minimize her barrier to education. With her

commitment to academic educational training, Mahogony

made the Dean’s List four (4) semesters in a row,

President’s List (1) semester and was inducted into the

distinguished Phi Theta Kappa Academic Honor Society. In

addition, she was selected to be a part of the prestigious

Giles Student Leadership Academy at Sandhills Community

College— (Each academic department, continuing

education division, Student Government Association and

athletics department, identifies potential student leaders in

their student ranks). Each student selected takes on a role

of understanding the obligation and responsibility to pursue

a leadership role in life.

Mahogony graduated May 13, 2017, with an Associate

in Applied Science, Human Service with Substance

Abuse Concentration. She was honored for being in

the top 1% of the current student body. Additionally,

she has worked part time with Family Promise of

Moore County as Evening Manager. Mahogony stated

that “WIOA Staff made me believe again, that people

do care and my vision and goals do matter. I now have

greater confidence in obtaining employment and

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Paul Sink visited the Moore County NCWorks Career

Center in search of employment following a recent layoff

and discovered the opportunity to receive training services

through the WIOA DW Program. Following an assessment

of skills and interests, Paul was excited to begin a new

endeavor and enhance his skills in machining at Sandhills

Community College. Paul began the Basic Machining

program at Sandhills Community College on September 19,

2016 and will complete with certification on March 27,

2017. Paul has done great and is enjoying the chance to

receive these critical on-the-job skills. He has been able to

practice with various machines, tools, measuring

methods, and blueprints.

Paul is no stranger to manufacturing and was also

very interested in an opportunity to receive an On the Job

Training experience through WIOA to further increase

skills, gain experience, and ultimately obtain employment

in his training field. WIOA enrolled Paul into his OJT with

Longworth Industries on October 31, 2016 as a Cutting

Room Operator. Longworth Industries has been very

pleased with Paul’s growth as a trainee, his positive

attitude, and good work ethic. Paul is currently operating a

computerized cutting machine while developing skills in

production and processing, monitoring, critical thinking,

and quality control analysis.

Paul has maintained a productive and gracious atti-

tude for the various supportive services that the WIOA

Program has assisted him with throughout his enrollment

to assure that he would have a successful outcome. Paul

completed his OJT in March of 2017 and was hired as a full

-time employee with Longworth Industries. Paul will also

complete the Basic Training program at Sandhills Commu-

nity College on March 27, 2017. Paul has accomplished a

great deal in a short period of time, proving that the

WIOA program is effective and can be life changing for

those who just need the opportunity.

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Orange County Population Est. as of 2016: 141,796

Area Labor Force, Employment and Unemployment Data The table below shows preliminary estimated labor force, employment and unemployment information in Orange County, North

Carolina for December 2017. These figures are not seasonally adjusted.

Area Name Civilian Labor Force Number

Employed Number

Unemployed Unemployment Rate

Orange County 77,723 75,135 2,588 3.3%

North Carolina 4,955,159 4,751,139 204,020 4.1%


Education Requirements on Advertised Jobs The table below shows the minimum required education level on job openings advertised online in Orange County, North Carolina

on December 11, 2017 (Jobs De-duplication Level 2).




3 Vocational School 1 0.13%

4 Associate's Degree 12 1.58%

5 Bachelor's Degree 186 24.51%

6 Master's Degree 29 3.82%

7 Doctorate Degree 327 43.08%

8 Specialized Degree (e.g. MD, DDS) 5 0.66%

Job Source: Online advertised jobs data

Employment Wage Statistics The table below shows estimated average wage information Orange County, NC for the 2

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Orange County 71,036 $25.95 $1,038 $53,976

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Occupation Total Job Openings Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 1,509

Personal Care Aides 1,001

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other 986

Engineers, All Other 881

Stock Clerks-Stockroom, Warehouse, or Storage Yard 632

Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 445

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers 435

Computer User Support Specialists 401

Education Administrators, All Other 280

Registered Nurses 258

Total Job Openings: 6,828



online in Orange County, NC on December 10, 2017 (Jobs De-duplication Level 2).


Served: 760


Served: 63


WIOA Training: 68


Orange County: 8,129

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Summit Design and Engineering entered into an On-the-Job Training con-tract with Regional Partnership Workforce Board’s contractor Central Pied-

mont Community Action Program in May of 2017. Tai-Sean Gibbs was placed into the on the job training as a recent Veteran dislocated worker. Tai-Sean trained on the position of a Driller's Assistant. Through the On the Job Training program it was discovered his major skill gap was learning to review and interpret plans, blueprints, site layouts, specifications, or construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations. Tai-Sean successfully completed this part of his On the Job Training in June 2016. We look forward to updating you on his progress with Summit Design. As we understand he has received an increase in pay and obtained a new position as of December 2017. Summit Design is located in Hillsborough, NC in Orange County.

NextGen young adults of Orange County are always

enthusiastic about participating in community service

events. In the past, they have assisted Orange

Congregations in Mission with sorting and packaging food

for home bound seniors. NextGen also volunteered with

the Toy Chest Program where they helped with counting

and stocking toys, registering parents, and escorting

clients to pick out toys for their children. The agency is

committed to helping citizens improve their quality of life

through education and better paying jobs. This month as

we recognize breast cancer awareness, the NextGen

young adults pulled out their pink and partnered with Or-

ange County DSS to assist job seekers in the community

with registering on NC Works Online, filing out job

applications, and completing resumes. The NextGen

young adults were able to practice some of the soft skills

they learned in workshops offered through the program

such as: social skills, communication, leadership, and

team building. They were able to interact with employers

and job seekers. The NextGen team felt they were able to

empathize with job seekers and lend a helping hand, just

as the NextGen program has done for them. This commu-

nity service event was a success for the NextGen young

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When Yvonne Cleveland came to the Orange County NCWorks Career Center she had been laid off from a local publication company. After twenty years as an administrative assistant she found that she could not find employment in her field. She was referred by DWS center staff to a WIOA Career Advisor for training services. Yvonne had been searching for employment for several months, but was hesitant to consider going back to school. After much discussion of local training availabilities, in-demand employment occupations and assessment of her present skills, it was agreed that Yvonne needed additional training in order to make her competitive in the job market. Her employment had provided her with years of experience as an Administrative Assistant but she lacked any kind of current certifications. She was enrolled in the WIOA Dislocated Worker Program. She started Alamance Community College in the Spring 2015 Semester in the Business Administration Curriculum and graduated in May 2017. In two years she has accomplished so much- from being a dislocated worker to earning her Associate’s Degree in Business Administration. She is now employed full time (with full benefits) as an Associate Administrator, at Marian Cheek Jackson Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Yvonne is a testament to the WIOA Dislocated Worker Program.

Timeka Yarborough is a 22 year old single parent. She was refer red to the Orange County Career

Center WIOA program by DSS to inquire about training possibilities.

She was interested in the Medical Field and had aspirations of becoming a

registered nurse. While becoming a RN is her ultimate occupational goal,

she realized she needed to find a way to become self- sufficient as quickly

as possible. Through assessment it was determined that the first step

toward achieving her goal was entering into training to become a

Nursing Assistant. This would provide her with viable skills that she

could utilize until she could qualify and be accepted into a RN nursing

program. She took the TABE and the Work Keys test and visited the

Career Center often. After all assessments and documentation were

provided, she was determined to be eligible for and was enrolled into

the Adult WIOA program. She was eager to begin her training and

since there were no classes available at Durham Tech, she was

referred to Harris Training Institute in Durham NC. She was accepted to begin immediately; she attended

all classes as scheduled, and received her certification. She was then approved to take the Med Tech class

which she completed and received another certification.

After completing her training she was hired for a full-time position by ComForCare Inc. She was offered

a good beginning salary with full benefits. With that salary she has accomplished some major goals, she

has managed to rent her own apartment for her family and also purchased a car. She is no longer receiving

assistance from the state.

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Randolph County Population Est. as of 2016: 413,416

Area Labor Force, Employment and Unemployment Data The table below shows preliminary estimated labor force, employment and unemployment information in Randolph County, North Carolina for October, 2017. These figures are not seasonally adjusted.

Area Name Civilian Labor

Force

Number

Employed

Number

Unemployed

Unemployment Rate

Randolph County 67,617 64,939 2,678 4.0%

North Carolina 4,955,159 4,751,139 204,020 4.1%


Education Requirements on Advertised Jobs The table below shows the minimum required education level on job openings advertised online in Randolph County, North Carolina on December 06, 2017 (Jobs De-duplication Level 2).




3 2 Year at College or a Technical or Vocational School 3 1.86%

4 3 years at College or a Technical or Vocational School 1 0.62%


6 Associate’s Degree 5 3.11%



9 Specialized Degree (e.g. MD, DSS) 1 0.62%

Job Source: Online advertised jobs data

Employment Wage Statistics The table below shows estimated average wage information Randolph County, North Carolina for the 2

ND quarter, 2017.

Area Name Total Average

Employment

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Wage


Randolph County 45,153 $16.65 $666 $34,632

North Carolina 4,346,294 $22.55 $902 $46,904



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Top TEN Occupations by O’Net Code (Randolph County) Start Date: 07/01/2016 - End Date: 06/30/2017

Occupation Total Job Openings Production Workers, All Other 1,056

Retail Salespersons 67

Upholsterers 65

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers 65

Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 51

Customer Services Representatives 46

Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters 43

Sewing Machine Operators 42

Personal Care Aides 40

Sales and Related Workers, All Other 38

Total Job Openings 1,513


Served: 861


Served: 281


WIOA Training: 85


Randolph County: 750

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Jason Eubanks was laid off from his job with Eubanks Generator & Starter

Service, INC. due to the death of the company owner. The owner just happened to be his

father and his step-mother decided to close the business rather than keeping it open. Jason

spent a lot of time with his father and when he became sick, Jason felt he needed to be able

to do more to help him. He and his father had worked in the business for years and it was

quite a blow to Jason to not only lose his father but also his job. Jason was enrolled into the

WIOA Dislocated Worker program in June of 2015. This was one of the reasons that Jason

decided to go into the nursing program. He has stated that he just wished that he could

have done more to help his father in some way and he felt compelled to do more for people

that were sick and needed medical attention. He has completed the NA1 program at Randolph Community College

and is now going to school at Davidson County Community College to obtain a degree in Nursing. He had a 4.0 GPA

with Randolph Community College but missed the deadline to attend orientation. I referred him to apply at other

colleges in this area and Davidson was willing to do a one-on-one orientation in order to get him enrolled into their

program. During this time Jason kept busy earning his NA1 certification. He is a very active young man and is very

good at keeping himself busy learning new thing any time he gets the chance. Jason has also obtained employment

at Cross Roads Retirement and works 2nd shift there while going to school. They have sent him to training to become

a Med Tech and he is now able to administer medication to the residents that live at the retirement center as well as

taking their vital signs and giving them the attention that they need. He decided to do this because his grandmother

is a resident at the facility and he wanted to also look after her to make sure that her needs were being met.

Rebecca (Becky) Ann Spoonamore has overcome many obstacles but through it all has

maintained her determination to achieve her goals. She was a wife, mother and high school

dropout at 17. After 10 years of marriage she walked away with 4 beautiful daughters and Goal 1

– GED achieved. This is a shortened version of the rest of her story: After my divorce I decided I

needed to further my education. Working on Goal 2; I completed 1year at RCC and had to "take a

break" considering I’m raising 4 daughters on my own...I needed to work more THAN full time. I

knew I had to finish my education and I was given that opportunity August of 2015. I was so

excited 1 year to go nothing was going to stop me from getting my AAS in MOA (Medical Office Administration).

September 17th 2015 I was hit with some devastating news and had to have brain surgery. February 2016 I lost

my job due to cutbacks. May 2016 Spring Semester was ending, ALL my FAFSA was used up, the little amount I

was receiving in unemployment was ending in just a few weeks. All I had left was Summer Semester (2 MONTHS)

left to be able to receive my AAS. I had no source of income to pay for it. I had to go in for my unemployment in-

terview in May...all I could think was that I’m so close to finishing school and achieving my Second Goal in life but

I don’t have the funds to finish (I’m devastated...so close) but let me tell you within minutes my life changed. The

interviewer introduced me to Gail Bailey, she became my case manager for the WIOA program that paid my train-

ing for the summer classes. July 2016 I received my AAS in MOA (2nd GOAL ACHIEVED). November 7, 2016 I be-

came a Young Adult Case Manager for the Randolph NCWorks, the same program that helped me.

Ahhhhh...Career Job (3rd GOAL ACHIEVED). BUT.....There is that 1 last Goal....you see today is an awesome day. I

have proven to myself that you can achieve anything in life if you set your mind to do it. Life is good. The glass is

always half full. Always surround yourself with positive and positive will shine. I have been approved and will be

participating in building my own home! (Last Goal ACHIEVED)

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My experience with WIOA has been incredible. The staff is caring and non-judgmental and it’s genuine. At least that is my experience. I have encountered some unforeseen tragic situations during the last six months ….. The WIOA program has enabled me and empowered me to pursue my educational goals, and I am grateful for this program. Thank you to everyone involved, from the staff who answers the phone to the lady at the front desk, I have no complaints, thank you for all you do! Shannon Rogers Adult Program Participant—Randolph County NCWorks

Anthony “Skylar” Harlan applied for the Workforce Innovations and Opportunity Act

(WIOA) program on June 15, 2016. At the age of 16, Skylar’s life turned upside down when

his mother passed away. During this time, Skylar had become a foster child and eventually

was adopted by his grandmother. Skylar experienced a very hard time coping with the

passing of his mother. Many areas of his life were affected. His grades decreased and his

behavior escalated to a point where his grandmother kicked him out the day he turned

18. Skylar, still enrolled in his senior year of high school, became homeless. His high school

guidance counselor assisted with placing Skylar in a shelter as well as referring him to the

WIOA young adult program.

Finally, Skylar recognized potential in life and felt he was needed so he fought hard to succeed with the intent to

graduate high school and hopefully join the Navy. His determination and willpower was evident when Skylar graduated

Southwestern High School in June of 2017 and immediately met with the Navy recruiters to discuss military options.

Skylar will be joining the Navy in the near future once he completes

certain requirements in order to be accepted. In the meantime,

Skylar has found employment as a Security Officer for Marksman

Security at the International Home Furniture Center (IHFC) in High

Point. The Training Director quoted, “Skylar is an impressively

motivated young man and we are happy to have him on our team”.

Skylar was hired on the spot as a full time permanent employee.

Skylar is very pleased to have found work that he truly enjoys to do.

His plan is to work and make the necessary adjustments within his

personal life to achieve his short term goals. Skylar will then set out

to achieve his long term goal of joining the Navy.

” I want to thank you all for giving me the help and encouragement and motivation you have given me… I truly appreciate everything from the bottom of my heart”, Skylar stated in an email to his Career Advisor.

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221 South Fayetteville Street, Asheboro, North Carolina 27204

Phone (336) 629-5141 Fax (336) 629-1290 Email [email protected]

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