Piedmont Triad Regional Council, NC

If you need additional education to enter the career of your dreams, NCWorks Career Centers can provide you the resources you need. A great way to start is to call your nearest NCWorks Career Center to make an appointment. Click the link below for NCWorks Career Center contact information. There are also a number of resources on this page to help you.

EDUCATION RESOURCES AVAILABLE THROUGH NCWorks ONLINE 

NCWorks has a variety of education resources online, including:

• Training Providers and Schools
• Training and Education Programs
• Education Program Completers
• Online Learning Resources
• Education Profile Informer
• Scholarship Search

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN THE PIEDMONT TRIAD REGION 

Visit NCTriad.com to learn about the education resources in our region. The Piedmont Triad region has 21 colleges and universities. To learn more and find the best fit for your education needs, click the link below.

 COLLEGE FOUNDATION OF NORTH CAROLINA (CFNC)

CFNC promotes access to North Carolina higher education and assists students with education planning, career planning, and applying and paying for college.

FAFSA

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a first step in your to applying for financial aid. The FAFSA is used to determine federal, state, and sometimes college-specific financial aid. 

FINISH LINE GRANTS

The Finish Line Grants program aims to help students complete their training when facing unforeseen challenges. Finish Line Grants can be used for course materials, housing, medical needs, dependent care or other financial emergencies that students face through no fault of their own. Local community colleges and workforce development boards must submit a joint proposal to be an approved partnership to administer the Finish Line Grants program. To learn more or to apply, contact your community college's financial aid department. To learn more click the link below.