JOCO WORKS NOW

JOCO WORKS  is an industry-led collaborative supported by education, business, civic, and government partners created to meet the Johnston County, North Carolina (JOCO) workforce needs of the future. The JOCO WORKS  career exposition will showcase available career options to the county’s 8th grade students. Additionally, JOCO WORKS  will also open this exposition to any Johnston County high school or post-secondary student, parent, or job seeker, as well as all 8th grade homeschooled students* for a special two-hour window called JOCO WORKS NOW. Please join the top employers in our region during this special time and learn more about your work opportunities in the area.

*All 8th grade homeschooled students, must register here.

WHEN & WHERE

JOCO WORKS NOW
For any Johnston County high school or post-secondary student, parent, or job seeker
Date and time of this virtual event coming soon.

All 8th grade homeschooled students, must register here.

TECHNICAL CAREER PARTNERS

JOCO WORKS has several partners to help prepare individuals for successful technical careers and fill the needs of local employers looking for highly-skilled workers. Below you will find more information about our technical career partners.
 Johnston Community College

Johnston Community College (JCC) offers 30+ career and technical education programs that allow students to pursue associate degrees, certificates, and diplomas and prepare them to enter the workforce. Many of the credentials can be earned in a year or less and students can get started as early as high school.
 
Whether you’re seeking to go directly into the workforce through a career and technical program, looking to transfer to a four-year college or university, or wanting to start taking college classes while in high school, JCC can set you on the right path to success.
Dual Enrollment
 
North Carolina's Career & College Promise (CCP) Program allows eligible high school students to enroll in college classes at JCC. In partnership with Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS), JCC currently offers 23 career and technical education (CTE) as well as college transfer pathways that allow students to begin or complete a certificate or diploma in a career cluster.
Apprenticeships
 
The Johnston County Apprenticeship Program (JCAP) affords selected students the opportunity to get work experience at local companies while pursuing their education. At the end of four years, the apprentices will have earned hundreds of hours of on-the-job training, a nationally-recognized credential, and a guaranteed position with the company.
Capital Area Workforce Development

Capital Area’s NCWorks Career Centers help connect people to jobs.  If skill upgrades are needed to become a more competitive candidate, options for education and training are available.
 
NCWorks Career Centers provide the help you need to get the job you want. Regardless of your circumstances or background, the career centers will help you become a more competitive candidate as you look for employment. This could include finding the career that best fits your interests, articulating the skills you have, improving your skills, interview preparation and connecting you with employers.