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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...
Daniel Dudley
Oct 15, 20211 min read
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Nursing student ready to serve
NCWorks NextGen Durham helps student pursue nursing career.
Ashley Carter
Oct 1, 20211 min read
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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,...
Yolanda Chisolm
Feb 20, 20211 min read
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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...
Ashley Carter
Oct 16, 20201 min read
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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...
Anthony Rogers
Oct 16, 20201 min read
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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...
Yolanda Chisolm
Oct 16, 20201 min read
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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.” –...
Ashley Carter
Jul 25, 20201 min read
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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...
Yolanda Chisolm
Jul 25, 20201 min read
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Overcoming Homelessness
By: Crystal Taylor, Lead Career Coach Industry: Hospitality & Tourism, Retail Quantez was enrolled into the #NextGen program on August...
Crystal Taylor
Sep 20, 20191 min read
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