Visit your local NCWorks Career Center!

Operated by the Piedmont Triad Regional Workforce Development Board
in Alamance, Davidson, Forsyth, Randolph, Rockingham, or Surry County

Whether you need help searching for a job, preparing for an interview, or training for a new career, the NCWorks Career Centers can help. Through our local service provider, Goodwill Industries of Northwest NC, you may even qualify for additional supportive services such as transportation or childcare assistance. To learn more, call or email your local area NCWorks Career Center, or contact us directly with your comment or question.

Contact your NCWorks Career Center or click here to view location information for centers and additional service locations.

NCWorks Career Center of Alamance

email: AlamanceCounty@NCWorks.gov
phone: 336-570-6800

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NCWorks Career Center of Davidson

email: DavidsonCounty@NCWorks.gov
phone: 336-236-8021

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NCWorks Career Center of Forsyth, serving Forsyth, Davie, & Stokes Counties

email: ForsythCounty@NCWorks.gov
phone: 336-464-0520

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NCWorks Career Center of Randolph

email: RandolphCounty@NCWorks.gov
phone: 336-625-5128

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NCWorks Career Center of Rockingham, serving Rockingham & Caswell Counties

email: RockinghamCounty@NCWorks.gov
phone: 336-634-5600

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NCWorks Career Center of Surry, serving Surry and Yadkin Counties

email: SurryCounty@NCWorks.gov
phone: 336-415-6120 

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Unemployment Benefits

IMPORTANT! NCWorks Career Centers are not actually “unemployment offices,” and do not process Unemployment Insurance claims. We do help unemployed jobseekers to find new jobs. Currently, you do not need to visit a Career Center to file an unemployment insurance claim.  

For additional assistance or to file on the phone, Unemployment Insurance Claimants may  call 1-888-737-0259.

Click the link below for a step-by-step guide to filing for unemployment benefits as well as helpful resources when filing.

Understanding Unemployment Benefits

How to Apply for Unemployment Benefits

Visit the Department of Employment Security (DES) website.

Read the list of FAQs on the DES website.

Unemployment Insurance Claimants may also call 1-888-737-0259.

View Online Career Resources

Now is a great time to update your resume! Search for jobs online! Or research labor market information! All these career resources and more are available online at the NCWorks.gov.

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Essential Need Resources

NCWorks in partnership with our local area service provider, Goodwill Industries of Northwest NC, we may be able to help you with other resources such as transportation and childcare assistance. We can also help connect you to other resources.

UNITED WAY NC 211

United Way's 211 service can also assist you with services and resources such as:

• supplemental food and nutrition programs
• shelter and housing options and utilities assistance
• emergency information and disaster relief
• healthcare, vaccination and health epidemic information
• addiction prevention and rehabilitation programs
• reentry help for ex-offenders
• support groups for individuals with mental illnesses or special needs
• a safe, confidential path our of domestic abuse

For more information about 211, click the link below.

FINANCIAL PATHWAYS of the PIEDMONT

Navigating the financial resources available can be difficult. Financial Pathways of the Piedmont can help you. Click the link below for a helpful graphic to see if you're on the right path.

F3E The Foundation for Financial Education

The Foundation for Financial Education is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free educational resources to the public. Local industry experts contribute their time and expertise to conduct financial workshops for companies, churches, municipalities, and non-profit organizations at no cost. F3E workshops are considered to be informative, entertaining, and educational. The purpose of the workshops is to provide valuable financial information to the participants that attend, and no specific products or companies are endorsed. F3E is also currently participating in the series of retirement seminars promoted by Federal Agencies.