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Ashley Carter

Oct 16, 20201 min read

Dejah, working mom and student

At the time of enrollment on February 14, 2020, a pregnant Dejah had become homeless and was living in a shelter with her baby boy. She...

Anthony Rogers

Oct 16, 20201 min read

Local salon owner mentors aspiring cosmetologists

Melissa Simpson, owner of Lashes & Beyond, formed a partnership with the #NCWorks #NextGen program in August 2020 to provide employment...

Yolanda Chisolm

Oct 16, 20201 min read

Tyra turns love of cats into new profession

Recent high school graduate, Tyra, and her mom moved from Philadelphia, PA to Durham, NC in April 2019. Their hope was to secure better...

Ashley Carter

Jul 25, 20201 min read

Future culinary arts star

“Kimberly is accountable and a joy to work with. I admire her tenacity to keep going even when life issues cause a delay in progress.” –...

Yolanda Chisolm

Jul 25, 20201 min read

Displaced student finds hope in construction industry

Will joined the #NCWorks #NextGen program in February 2020 with the hope of getting a career in the construction industry. Shortly after...

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