Looking for a job or a career connection?  Visit the Wilson Workforce Center:

• Wilson Community College campus - Building A
  902 Herring Avenue E. Wilson, NC

The Wilson Workforce Center (WWC), under the direction of Turning Point Workforce Development Board, offers services and resources that can help you seek
employment. Their trained professionals are available to help maximize your job search efforts. No matter your circumstances, the Wilson Workforce Center is here to help. Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (*closed on Fridays during summer semester).

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) provides avenues for job seekers and workers to access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market.

Funding for WIOA is administered by Turning Point Workforce Development Board, Inc., through Turning Point Workforce Development Board Integrated One-Stop Delivery System utilizing Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

Enrollment Considerations

Consideration for enrollment is based on individual work history, current educational and skill levels, as well as the ability to fully complete and benefit from a short-term (up to two years) vocational training program in an occupation, based on the local labor market.

Services Offered

Applicants that meet the eligibility requirements and are accepted for enrollment will receive the following services from a trained workforce specialist:

• Assistance with developing an individual employment plan.
• Financial assistance to help pay for occupational skills training.
• Access to support services from Wilson Workforce Center partners and other community agencies.

How to Apply for WIOA

You must apply for WIOA in the county where you live. For Wilson County, apply at the Wilson Workforce Center, located in Building A on the Wilson Community College campus.

NCWorks Online

NCWorks Online is a one-stop online resource for job seekers and employers in North Carolina. Job seekers can search for jobs, create resumes, and find education and training. Employers can find candidates, post jobs, and search labor market information.

An active NCWorks account is required for assistance.

On-the-Job Training (OJT) Program

The OT program, funded through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, provides incentives for businesses to help defray the cost of training eligible new employees. The program also provides training opportunities in the local business community to adults and dislocated workers.

Wilson Workforce Center Also Offers

• Employer assistance to assist employers in finding qualified candidates with skill set and experience
• Resume assistance for participants
• Job referrals
• NDWG (National Dislocated Worker Grant) if available

For citizens seeking services, please contact:

• Teresa Lucas
   Wilson Workforce Operations Manager
   (252) 246-1298
• Oprah Blackmon
   Wilson Workforce Center Career Advisor
   (252) 246-1301
   oblackmon@wilsoncc.edu