Cumberland County Workforce Development Center

Cumberland County Workforce Development Center is an entity registered to receive federal awards from the U.S. government. It is a U.S. Government Entity and a local government organization within Cumberland County. Cumberland County Workforce Development Center provides employment and training services through various workforce development programs.

The entity has received sub-grant awards from the North Carolina Department of Commerce to administer the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs. These programs include WIOA Adult, which provides employment and training services to low-income individuals, public assistance recipients, and those with basic skills deficiencies. The WIOA Dislocated Worker program assists workers displaced from their jobs with job search, placement, and occupational skills training. The WIOA Youth program offers career exploration, educational support, and skills training for in-school and out-of-school youth. Additionally, Cumberland County Workforce Development Center received a National Dislocated Worker Grant from the North Carolina Department of Commerce to provide temporary employment opportunities for eligible dislocated workers in debris cleanup, repair, and restoration efforts following Hurricane Florence in 2018. The grant supported hiring outreach workers, warehouse workers, office assistants, and clerical assistants to aid in disaster recovery efforts across 18 impacted counties.