NCWorks NextGen can truly change your life. NextGen is a comprehensive education, training, and employment program for young adults ages 16–24 with one or more barriers to employment. The program can help you plan, prepare, and launch a career in a high-demand field. Take a look at what you can receive at no cost to you:
career planning
GED or HiSET or adult high school classes (if needed to finish school)
occupational training
résumé and interviewing help
soft skills certification
paid internships
financial incentives
mentoring and leadership development
personal career advisor
job placement assistance
Finish the program with:
Working Smart certification in soft skills
job readiness skills to help you seek and find employment
a high school credential
an occupational certificate in a high demand field
paid work experience related to your program of study
financial incentives (gift cards, tablets, etc.) for reaching success
benchmarks
employment (or in the process of obtaining employment)
a renewed sense of hope, determination, and a plan for your future
Our knowledgeable and caring advisors will help you every step of the way.
Who Can Enroll
To be eligible for NextGen, you must be:
16–24 years old
a resident of Mecklenburg County
out of school (students enrolled in classes to finish high school can be eligible)
a citizen, permanent resident, or have a right to work in the United States
Selective Service Compliant (for males 18 years old and older)
In addition, you must meet one of the following:
school dropout
ex-offender (an individual who is subject to the juvenile or adult justice system)
homeless, a runaway, in foster care, or aged out of the foster care system
an individual who is pregnant or parenting
an individual with a disability
low income individual who is basic skills deficient (below 9.0 on TABE) or an English language learner
Enroll Now to Finish School or Work Towards Your Career
Attend a live, virtual information session. Sessions are held every Tuesday at 10 a.m. At that time, join the live info session in Webex using the meeting number/access code 614704995 and password nextgeninfo. To use your phone for audio (to call in), call 415.655.0001 and enter the meeting number/access code. Learn more about Webex.
If you are unable to attend an information session, contact us.
If you complete the recorded online information session, or to request that we contact you with general information about the program, complete the contact form. We will call you or email you within two business days. If you are unable to attend an information session, contact us.
Schedule an appointment with Paula Holmes. If you have questions or need help obtaining a document, contact us. You will need to bring the following required documents to your appointment:
original Social Security card: with your signature, un-laminated
original birth certificate
driver’s license or picture ID card (proof of residence): learner’s permit, government ID, DMV/state ID card, school ID, etc. (If the address on your ID does not match your current address, bring a document with your name and current address, such as a bill, government document or paystub.)
proof of citizenship/right to work: birth certificate, passport, Permanent Residence card (Green Card), or work permit
public assistance verification (if applicable): TANF (Work First), SNAP (Food Stamps), SSI, etc. — letter from agency including amount received per month. We can help you obtain this document if needed.
income verification (if applicable): If you have worked recently, please provide proof of the last six months or proof of public assistance
school records: your most recent diploma or transcript (if you graduated from high school)
pregnant/parenting (if applicable): birth certificates for child(ren); if currently pregnant with first child no specific document is required
if male, age 18 or older: Selective Service registration confirmation (letter printout from sss.gov)
other documents about challenges (if applicable): homeless, foster care, offender, disability
If you qualify for the program, you will move forward with attending the required Working Smart (work readiness) class. After you successfully complete the Working Smart class, you will attend an online Academic Enrichment course that will help you:
prepare for the placement test to take for-college-credit courses (if you have graduated from high school)
work towards completing your high school equivalency to finish school (if you have not graduated from high school)