Archive for 2020

The Rivers East Workforce Development Board and Region Q Workforce Investment Consortium (administered by Mid-East Commission) is soliciting proposals from qualified and eligible organizations/businesses for the competitive selection of Adult & Dislocated Worker program operator(s) and local One-Stop Operator(s) under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).  The intent of Rivers East Workforce Development Board and Region Q Workforce Investment Consortium is to enter into a contractual relationship with one or more proposers beginning July 01, 2020 for a two-year ...

The Rivers East Workforce Development Board has scheduled its second Virtual Career Fair.  This fair will focus on careers in Advanced Manufacturing, specifically located in Beaufort and Pitt counties.  Job seekers – start getting those resumes ready!  If you need assistance, please message us and we will connect you to the nearest NCWorks Career Center.  Employers – if you are interested in attending and having a booth – feel free to message us!  More details will be released next week ...

Many of our local businesses, both small and large, are being impacted daily by COVID-19.  Please rest assured that your local Workforce Development Board staff as well as your local NCWorks Career Center staff are here to help and guide you.  We have gathered together a list of resources that may assist you in the coming days and months.

Information from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) – this includes information on the Paycheck Protection Program, the EIDL Loan Advance ...

We are excited to announce the addition of a new service in Beaufort County

Link to official Press Release:  Press Release.Beaufort Text

Make plans to connect with employers without leaving home

On March 23, 2020, our NCWorks Career Centers closed to the general public due to public safety concerns.  Career Center staff began providing services by phone and virtually.  Contact information for each Center is below along with a link to the official Press Release.

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As our communities continue to deal with COVID-19, we want to provide our employers with some quick reference information.  As always, we are here to assist you however we can.  Feel free to message us at riverseastwdb@gmail.com.

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Resources available to Businesses