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NextGen Youth Program

What is the NCWorks NextGen Program for Young Adults?

We provide you with the best possible opportunity to find a job and keep it! Learn to set and accomplish goals, understand how to be a responsible employee, and start down a solid career path with a promising future. A dedicated Career Advisor will be there to support you every step of the way.

Who is Eligible?

    What Will You Receive?

    Orientation Video

    For more information on the NextGen Youth Program, check out the Orientation Video.

    Beginning a Career Pathway

    Preparing for a career can be overwhelming, but do not fear! Your Career Advisor will help you begin your journey and navigate your career pathway. To start, here are a few other resources you may want to check out:

    Resources

    For more information on who to contact, visit our Youth Service Providers page.

    For more information and access to NCAWDB youth resources, please visit the North Carolina Association of Workforce Development Board website.

    About the Youth Council


    Mission Statement

    To support and enable high-quality youth programs that empower today's young adults to become tomorrow's productive citizens.

    Vision

    The Eastern Carolina Youth Council will engage with our youth and young adults to understand and eliminate barriers to employment while they build their skills and earn industry recognized credentials. We serve and inspire young people to achieve their educational goals and pursue a career pathway of their choice.

    What is the Eastern Carolina Youth Council?
    • The Council is intended to bring together local workforce training providers, schools, community organizations, and others, in an effort to better coordinate youth funds and services in the community and create a youth service network.
    • The Council oversees all the youth programs in our Local Area. They provide input as to the activities and services that affect the youth participating in these programs.
    • The Council has a say in how the youth programs are funded.
    Who are members of the Youth Council?
    • Employers
    • Representatives from Juvenile Justice and Local Law Enforcement
    • Public Housing Authorities
    • Organizations that have experience dealing with youth
    • Job Corps
    • Former participants
    • And most important, Young Adults

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