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Wake's Workforce

Wake County has many programs to help people find work, help employers find workers and bring new organizations to the community. They all share the Board of Commissioners' goal: maintaining Wake County’s excellent work force.

Libraries conducted a workshop during the 2010 National Association of Counties' annual conference in Reno, Nev. Titled, “Working Smarter: Libraries Partner to Support Workforce Development.” The workshop highlighted how libraries are connecting job seekers with resources and training in the Digital Age. 

The Capital Area Workforce Development Board's Adult, Dislocated Worker and Youth Programs provided services to 1,596 people and training to 1,776 people in Wake and Johnston counties.

AmeriCorps volunteers in JobLink Career Centers assisted 2,584 job seekers facing employment barriers, such as age, disability and criminal history, in their job search. They provided more than 25,000 hours of service and hosted more than 520 outreach events.

Nearly 2,300 job seekers received services through 12 JobLink Access Points. The community and faith-based organizations where job seekers can look for jobs close to home. Call 856-6114.  

A new recruitment tool helps to get County employment opportunities posted more quickly, allows departments to directly view applications and resumes, and reduces the amount of data entry for new hires.

The N.C. Sustainable Energy Association says Wake leads the State in green jobs. This workforce is expected to expand by 20%, or about 2,500 jobs, next year.

The County received two National Association of Counties Achievement Awards in recognition of wellness initiatives and the Reduction In Force (RIF) process. The RIF process was recognized based on the County's innovative approach to partnering with departments to identify and match open positions with qualified employees.