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Daniel Dudley
Oct 14, 20211 min read
Discovering New Horizons in Durham
Discover Durham, chartered by the state general assembly, is Durham’s city and county marketing agency empowered with leading visitor...
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Ashley Carter
Sep 30, 20211 min read
Nursing student ready to serve
NCWorks NextGen Durham helps student pursue nursing career.
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Yolanda Chisolm
Feb 20, 20211 min read
Rising real estate agent
“I was a 20-year-old eighth grade dropout when a friend introduced me to Ms. Yolanda and the NextGen program! Through their mentorship,...
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Ashley Carter
Oct 15, 20201 min read
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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Anthony Rogers
Oct 15, 20201 min read
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 15, 20201 min read
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
Jul 24, 20201 min read
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
Jul 24, 20201 min read
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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Yolanda Chisolm
Apr 16, 20201 min read
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, 20201 min read
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, 20201 min read
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, 20201 min read
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, 20201 min read
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, 20191 min read
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, 20191 min read
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, 20191 min read
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, 20192 min read
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, 20192 min read
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, 20192 min read
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, 20192 min read
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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