Gaston Workforce Development Board is excited to announce the new rebranding of the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth Program, formerly YouthWorks. The NextGen Youth program is a year-round program for youth and young adults ages 16 to 24 who face barriers to employment. The NextGen Youth program provides services to help youth and young adults […]

Area high school students and their parents received an introduction to advanced manufacturing career opportunities on Thursday, March 23, 2017. “Edge Factor” and local advanced manufacturers hosted the inaugural “Ignite Your Future: Introducing Students to Profitable Careers” event at Gaston College’s campus in Dallas on Thursday. The morning session was hosted for students and the […]

The 11th NC Youth Summit. The NC Youth Summit Committee was held April 7-8, 2017. The NC Youth Summit is a conglomeration of North Carolina’s 23 Workforce Development Boards and is committed to the success of young adults. The NC Youth Summit provides young adults the opportunity to come together as “One Voice.” Young Adults collaborate, […]

Encouraging Success in Youth and Young Adults Monthly Workshops Designed for Participants Cover Many Topics: Financial Literacy Community Service Coping with Stress Interview Preparation Leadership Development Goal Setting Communicating with Law Enforcement Employment Retention Self Defense First Aid Soft Skills: Social Skills Communication Teamwork Critical Thinking Attitude Planning and Organization Media Etiquette See anything you would […]

Gaston College WIOA YouthWorks program is federally funded and designed to help young adults achieve their educational and employment goals. The program provides support and guidance to assist both in-school and out-of-school youth in obtaining their high school diplomas and to help those who have dropped out of school get their GED or Adult High […]