Road to Hire
Coverage of Road to Hire in the Nexus archive.
- Urban Spark initiative targets workforce development in Charlotte’s west corridor
Urban Spark, a workforce development initiative, targets Charlotte’s west corridor (zip codes 28216 and 28208) through partnerships with local schools and organizations. The LaSalle Building will serve as a community hub, led by the Urban League in collaboration with Road to Hire, Year Up United, My Brothers Keeper, and Do Greater Charlotte. The program aims to measure upward mobility via job placements, certifications, and retention.
- Three Charlotte nonprofits win grants in $3.25M career initiative
Three Charlotte-based nonprofits received grants totaling $3.25 million from the Leon Levine Foundation to support career-readiness programs for students in grades 7-14. The funding aims to prepare students for high-demand fields like construction, technology, and healthcare through hands-on training and pathways to skilled trades.