N.C. Division of Workforce Solutions

If you have evacuated from western NC due to #HeleneNC, visit www.NCWorks.gov to find an open #NCWorks Career Center near your current location. Some Centers are still closed. Find updates on weather-related closings at https://nc.works/closings We recommend you call first, if you can, before traveling to a Career Center. Call 1-855-NCWorks (855-629-6757) from anywhere in North Carolina. North Carolina Association of Workforce Development Boards North Carolina Department of Commerce #WorkforceWednesday

?Mecklenburg and Swain Counties approved for Disaster #Unemployment Assistance following #HeleneNC. Counties join 25 other #NC counties and 1 Indian Tribe eligible for DUA. Read: https://lnkd.in/ek5MX4EJ North Carolina Department of Commerce NCWorks N.C. Division of Workforce Solutions

Some #NCWorks Career Centers remain closed today (Oct. 8) due to the effects of #HurricaneHelene. The Centers in McDowell County (Marion) and Rutherford County (Rutherfordton) have reopened. Find updates at https://nc.works/closings #HeleneNC North Carolina Association of Workforce Development Boards North Carolina Department of Commerce N.C. Division of Employment Security NC Emergency Management

Find contact information for #NCWorks Career Centers at www.NCWorks.gov.

Reminder: Governor Cooper and the North Carolina Department of Public Safety are cautioning the public about false #HeleneNC reports and misinformation being shared on social media. Stay up-to-date by following trusted sources and discouraging others from sharing unverified information: https://lnkd.in/eDwrWFN7

DWS is hiring! We are seeking applicants for two specialists supporting the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program. Apply by Oct. 11: https://lnkd.in/eB7rdZie #NCWorks North Carolina Department of Commerce North Carolina Association of Workforce Development Boards NC Office of State Human Resources State of North Carolina

Some #NCWorks Career Centers remain closed today (Oct. 7) due to the effects of #HurricaneHelene. The Center in Burke County (720 East Union Street, Morganton, NC) has reopened. Find updates at https://nc.works/closings #HeleneNC North Carolina Association of Workforce Development Boards North Carolina Department of Commerce N.C. Division of Employment Security NC Emergency Management

If you are going to attend the #NCWorks Partnership Conference this week in Greensboro, we invite you to bring donations of certain supplies with you, to help Western North Carolina communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. The Guilford County NCWorks team will take the donations to the YMCA of Greensboro, which will deliver them to Western NC. Items in need are listed below: Baby Formula Non-Perishable Food Baby Wipes Pet Food Bottled Water Plastic Sheets/Tarps Cleaning Supplies Plastic Utensils Diapers (Adult and Children's sizes) Sanitizer Wipes ? Feminine Hygiene Products Socks (Adult and Children's sizes) Hand Sanitizer Sports Drink Powder Packets Heavy-Duty Work Gloves Sunscreen Hydration Packs Toiletries/Sanitation Items Manual Can Openers Toothbrushes Toothpaste Trash Bags (13-gallon and larger) Drop off your donated items on Wed., Oct. 9, between 9am-4pm, at one of two convenient location options: either the U-Haul vehicle in the parking lot between the Sheraton/Koury Convention Center and the Mall or Oyster Bay on the 3rd floor exhibit hall inside the venue. If you want to donate supplies on Thursday or later, please take them to the NCWorks Career Center, 2301 W. Meadowview Rd., Greensboro, NC. ? ? If you wish to give monetary donations instead, please visit www.nc.gov/donate. Thank you! North Carolina Association of Workforce Development Boards GuilfordWorks

The Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) Hotline is open today if you need assistance with your DUA claim. ?? Call 919-629-3857

North Carolina Emergency Management officials are cautioning the public about false Helene reports and misinformation being shared on social media. Misinformation, particularly online, has led to false news reports and rumors about coordinated response efforts. Dangerous conditions continue in some areas and false information could put people at risk. Read more on how you can help avoid the spread of rumors at: https://lnkd.in/erhcxmsW. #HeleneNC #WNCStrong. ____________ Funcionarios de la División de Manejo de Emergencias de NC (North Carolina Emergency Management) alertan al público de reportes falsos sobre Helene y sobre desinformación siendo compartida en redes sociales. En algunas áreas persisten las condiciones peligrosas, por lo que información falsa podría poner a la gente en riesgo. Lea más sobre cómo puede ayudar a evitar la difusión de rumores en: https://lnkd.in/em59eVnd.