Guilford Works PY2021-22 Annual Report

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NEW CENTER Emerging Workforce Center Opens Downtown In June 2022, GuilfordWorks celebrated the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art NCWorks NextGen Emerging Workforce Career Center in downtown Greensboro. “This is where GuilfordWorks shines, whether it’s helping young adults launch their careers by providing training and educational opportunities for professionals or aiding businesses by providing best management practices,” US Rep. Kathy Manning said at the grand opening event. NextGen supports people ages 16-24 in finding employment.

The center features an innovative open concept design, allowing staff to being able to help walk-ins and those with appointments with ease. The downtown location allows for central collaboration between community partners, is easily accessible for all and is located in close proximity to colleges and universities. The Emerging Workforce Center features a computer lab for workshops, trainings classes, and a space for a planned virtual reality initiative. “Our team is committed to providing integrated, customer-focused services that benefit our young adults’ future and our community’s economic development,” said Sabrina Breedan, NextGen program manager.

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