Workforce and Talent Solutions

 

 

 

Support of existing companies in Alamance County is a key component of the economic development activities of the Chamber.  One of the biggest components to a company’s success is the quality of their workforce. Alamance County has multiple resources to assist with your workforce training needs.

Partnerships

As a longstanding organization dedicated to business excellence in Alamance County, the Chamber has the privilege of having many existing partnerships that serve workforce and talent development needs.  These partnerships include the Alamance-Burlington School System, our private and charter school partners, Elon University, and Alamance Community College. In addition to the education partners, the Chamber also partners with North Carolina Works and the Piedmont Triad Regional Council (who currently serves as our council of government).

Customized Training

The largest and most recognized resource available is the North Carolina Customized Training Program. North Carolina was the first in the nation to develop training programs as part of the state’s economic development recruitment efforts. Services are provided through the NC Community College System. Read more about Customized Training at Alamance Community College.

NC Works

The NC Works system of Career Centers throughout the state provides various services to industry. NC Works can assist local employers with finding the right employees; and taking it a step further, assisting to connect with training programs and funding if the candidate needs additional skills prior to employment. In addition, NC Works can assist in recruitment and candidate screening.

Education Visits

The Alamance Chamber is a continued partner and supporter of education, especially that of higher education.  Through our Access Growth existing industry program we hope to provide opportunities to meet with leadership and partners at Elon University and Alamance Community College to better understand partnership opportunities and how these institutions are preparing our next generation of workforce.

Education and Workforce Council

The Chamber hosts a bi-monthly council for education and workforce development partners, in addition to key employers within the community.  Interested members of this group should be investors in the Chamber. More information can be found here.

Apprenticeships

Industries interested in youth apprenticeships should learn more about the Career Accelerator Program, Alamance County’s youth apprenticeship consortium that supports over a dozen local industries connect with area students to achieve a skilled workforce pipeline.  Learn more about apprenticeships here.

Additional Workforce Resources

Many other resources are available ranging from apprenticeships to incumbent worker training and accessing veterans to Vocational Rehabilitation programs. Interested in learning more? Click below to view a copy of our Workforce Resources Guide. We have compiled the various local and state resources into one guide with descriptions, contact information, websites, and highlights of what each agency or company provides. We hope this guide may help identify a resource, program or service that may help with your current or future workforce.

Workforce Resource Guide

To download or print this guide click HERE.

 

Coming Soon – Job Postings

Chamber staff is exploring opportunities to host a consolidated Alamance County-based job board for employers and job seekers to identify career opportunities in the heart of NC.