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$0 tuition
Qualified participants can access college scholarships and professional training at no cost.
Dedicated education navigator
You won’t just be handed a list of classes; you will receive a personalized road map that addresses your specific career goals and life circumstances.
Comprehensive support
To ensure nothing stands in your way, the program also offers support services, including transportation assistance.
Personalized career coaching
Master your job search, from building a standout résumé to nailing your interviews, with career coaching.
Let's map out your next move together.
About the program
More Than a Job NC is a grant-funded initiative available to residents who are currently enrolled in the Mecklenburg County Food and Nutrition Services Employment and Training Program. The mission is simple: to connect you with the specific training and credentials needed to boost your career possibilities and contribute to your family’s long-term financial well-being.
What you’ll learn
- Technical expertise: Gain industry-recognized certifications and college-level knowledge in high-growth fields.
- Career strategy: Learn how to navigate the modern job market with the help of specialized navigators.
- Professional planning: Develop a long-term plan that leads to family-sustaining wages, not just temporary work.
Eligibility
To be eligible for More Than a Job NC, you must be:
- receiving or eligible to receive Food and Nutrition Services (EBT) in Mecklenburg County (SNAP, EBT, Food Stamps assistance, etc.)
- at least 16 years old
- able to work
- not receiving Work First or Refugee Employment Services
Take the first step
Attending an information session is the first step to enroll in the More Than a Job NC program.
When: Wednesdays at 11 a.m.
Join online with Microsoft Teams
Meeting ID: 249 325 568 526
Passcode: suSVMF
Dial in by phone
+1 929-346-6957,,952303995# United States, New York City
Find a local number
Phone conference ID: 952 303 995#