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Daniel Dudley

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...

Ashley Carter

Nursing student ready to serve

NCWorks NextGen Durham helps student pursue nursing career.

Yolanda Chisolm

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,...

Anthony Rogers

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...

Yolanda Chisolm

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

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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