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Anthony Rogers
- Oct 16, 2020
- 1 min
Local salon owner mentors aspiring cosmetologists
Melissa Simpson, owner of Lashes & Beyond, formed a partnership with the #NCWorks #NextGen program in August 2020 to provide employment...
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Yolanda Chisolm
- Oct 16, 2020
- 1 min
Tyra turns love of cats into new profession
Recent high school graduate, Tyra, and her mom moved from Philadelphia, PA to Durham, NC in April 2019. Their hope was to secure better...
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Ashley Carter
- Oct 16, 2020
- 1 min
Dejah, working mom and student
At the time of enrollment on February 14, 2020, a pregnant Dejah had become homeless and was living in a shelter with her baby boy. She...
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Yolanda Chisolm
- Jul 25, 2020
- 1 min
Displaced student finds hope in construction industry
Will joined the #NCWorks #NextGen program in February 2020 with the hope of getting a career in the construction industry. Shortly after...
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Ashley Carter
- Jul 25, 2020
- 1 min
Future culinary arts star
“Kimberly is accountable and a joy to work with. I admire her tenacity to keep going even when life issues cause a delay in progress.” –...
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Yolanda Chisolm
- Apr 16, 2020
- 1 min
Unstoppable Stylist
By: Ashley Carter, Career Coach Industry: Cosmetology Kia, a graduate from North Carolina Central University, came to #NCWorks #NextGen...
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Yolanda Chisolm
- Apr 16, 2020
- 1 min
Sierra Structures Grants Second Chances to Youth
By: Anthony Rogers, Outreach Specialist Industry: Construction North Carolina based Sierra Structures specializes in residential and...
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Yolanda Chisolm
- Jan 15, 2020
- 1 min
Durham County Department of Public Health Exposes Youth to Research
By: Anthony Rogers, Outreach Specialist Industry: Public Health The primary mission of the Durham County Department of Health is working...
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Yolanda Chisolm
- Jan 14, 2020
- 1 min
Single Mom Needs GED
By: Ashley Carter, Career Coach Industry: Hospitality Nateka entered the #NCWorks #NextGen program as an 18-year-old single mom who...
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Crystal Taylor
- Jan 14, 2020
- 1 min
Determined to Become an Automotive Mechanic
By: Crystal Taylor, Lead Career Coach Industry: Auto Mechanic After graduating from high school, Travondre attended the Earl C. Clements...
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Yolanda Chisolm
- Sep 23, 2019
- 1 min
Durham Center for Senior Life Invests in Youth
By: Anthony Rogers, Outreach Specialist Industry: Health Science Durham Center for Senior Life (#DCSL) is an independent, non-profit...
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Crystal Taylor
- Sep 20, 2019
- 1 min
Overcoming Homelessness
By: Crystal Taylor, Lead Career Coach Industry: Hospitality & Tourism, Retail Quantez was enrolled into the #NextGen program on August...
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Yolanda Chisolm
- Sep 19, 2019
- 1 min
Aspiring Neonatal Nurse
By: Ashley Carter, Career Coach Industry: Health Science Angel joined the #NextGen program in February 2019 during her senior year at...
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Crystal Taylor
- Jul 30, 2019
- 2 min
From Student to Beautician, In A Year!
Aisha never lost focus of what her goal was and was able to use her daughter as motivation to complete her training.
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Yolanda Chisolm
- Apr 30, 2019
- 2 min
Certification + Degree = Opportunities!
Brittany overcomes multiple obstacles to achieve her dreams Written by: Kima Sidberry Brittany has shown so much growth throughout the...
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Yolanda Chisolm
- Feb 8, 2019
- 2 min
Being autistic is not holding Donovan back
He seizes every opportunity that comes his way. Donovan is an autistic young man who functions on a very high level. Throughout his 19...
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Yolanda Chisolm
- Jan 21, 2019
- 2 min
What is TRANSFORMe?
Youth program introduces mentoring to further support and increase positive outcomes On Monday, January 14, 2019, the Durham Board of...
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Yolanda Chisolm
- Dec 20, 2018
- 2 min
Youssou exceeds expectations and sets sights on the future
His goals were clear: Complete HiSET. Enter biotech or biomedical engineering. Youssou moved to the United States March 7, 2013 from...
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Yolanda Chisolm
- Nov 16, 2018
- 2 min
Celebrating Our Youth
On November 15, 2018, #NCWorksNextGen hosted its first Youth Choice Awards Program. Every month, we host a Rap Session with our students....
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