NCWorks NextGen Center of Johnston County
Who is NextGen for?
- Ages 14-24 (may vary)
- In or Out of School
- In need of a High School Diploma or GED
- Have difficulty with math and/or reading
- Are juggling the responsibilities of parenthood
- Want to attend college or earn a credential T
- Those who wish to identify and pursue a meaningful career!
Need experience? Need training?
JCI proudly operates the NCWorks NextGen Career Center in Johnston County, NC. NCWorks NextGen is a year-round youth program funded through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and administered by the Capital Area Workforce Development Board. At the NCWorks NextGen Career Center, we offer programs specializing in job seekers ages 14-24 to provide 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. Our staff will help you every step of the way.
What Services are available?
At NextGen, we help participants learn to set and accomplish goals, plan a path for career advancement, understand how to be a responsible and successful employee, and develop an attitude for success! Services available include:
- Tutoring/Study Skills
- Comprehensive Career Counseling
- Mentoring
- Career Exploration
- Entrepreneurship/Business Skills
- Job Training
- Paid or Unpaid Work Experience
- Leadership Development
- Money Management
NCWorks NextGen is Powered by
Adolescent Parenting Transitions
Your Partners in Parenthood
The Adolescent Parenting Transitions (APT) is a collaborative program in Johnston County meant to improve employment and educational outcomes for pregnant/parenting youth while providing parenting education and support to promote multi-generational success. This program, funded and supported by the United Way of the Greater Triangle, is a collaboration between JCI, Johnston County DSS, and the Partnership for Children of Johnston County.
Who is eligible?
In school, pregnant or parenting youth and young adults that live in Johnston County.
What services are available?
In addition to personal case management and support, participants can access services in the following categories:
- Career Experience (paid/unpaid work experiences, job shadowing)
- Career Exposure (industry, employer, pathway tours, assessments, planning, etc.)
- Leadership Development (group meetings, community service, workshops, financial literacy, etc.)
- Education/Training Services (occupational skills training, tutoring, scholarships)
- Support Services
Learn More
Please get in touch with us if you are interested in learning more about the APT program!
APT Partners
