Rise2Work

Are you unemployed or underemployed? Do you want a better job, career, and life? Do you need additional training, certifications, or degrees? Rise 2 Work through Central Piedmont College and Career Readiness is the program for you.

What You Will Learn

Rise2Work is a grant-funded partnership between Central Piedmont, the Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services, and the North Carolina Division of Health and Human Services that connects low-income residents with the education and training opportunities they need to secure a better-paying job or family-sustaining career. If you are enrolled in Mecklenburg County's Food & Nutrition Services Employment and Training program, Rise2Work can help you increase your skills, earn new credentials, boost your career possibilities, and contribute to your family's financial well-being.

Through Rise2Work, you can receive:

• scholarships to college
• training and certifications for in-demand jobs
• advising and career coaching
• Education Navigator assistance to help you plan your career path
• support services and transportation assistance

Who Can Enroll

To be eligible for Rise2Work, you must be:

• receiving or eligible to receive Food and Nutrition Services (EBT) in Mecklenburg County (SNAP, EBT, Food Stamps assistance, etc.)
• at least 16 years old
• able to work
• not receiving Work First or Refugee Employment Services