Rise2Work
Are you unemployed or underemployed? Do you want a better job, career, and life? Do you need additional training, certifications, or degrees? Rise 2 Work through Central Piedmont College and Career Readiness is the program for you.
What You Will Learn
Rise2Work is a grant-funded partnership between Central Piedmont, the Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services, and the North Carolina Division of Health and Human Services that connects low-income residents with the education and training opportunities they need to secure a better-paying job or family-sustaining career. If you are enrolled in Mecklenburg County's Food & Nutrition Services Employment and Training program, Rise2Work can help you increase your skills, earn new credentials, boost your career possibilities, and contribute to your family's financial well-being.
Through Rise2Work, you can receive:
- scholarships to college
- training and certifications for in-demand jobs
- advising and career coaching
- Education Navigator assistance to help you plan your career path
- support services and transportation assistance
Who Can Enroll
To be eligible for Rise2Work, 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
Enroll Now: Attend a Rise2Work Information Session or Contact an Education Navigator
On Wednesdays at 11 a.m., join our virtual information session by phone:
- Join WEBEX meeting
- Access code: 178 403 5476
- Password: GEER2021
- Join from a mobile device (Attendees only)
- Call +1-415-655-0001, 1784035476#
- Call +1-415-655-0001, 1784035476#
- Join from a video system or application
- Dial sip: 1784035476@cpcc.webex.com
- You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.
- Join using Microsoft Lync or Microsoft Skype for Business
Questions
For general questions about the Rise2Work program, contact an Education Navigator:
email Chasity Gardner or call 704.330.2722, ext. 3139