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Nursing student ready to serve
NCWorks NextGen Durham helps student pursue nursing career.
Ashley Carter
Sep 30, 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,...
Yolanda Chisolm
Feb 20, 20211 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...
Ashley Carter
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...
Yolanda Chisolm
Oct 15, 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.” –...
Ashley Carter
Jul 24, 20201 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...
Yolanda Chisolm
Feb 8, 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...
Yolanda Chisolm
Jan 21, 20192 min read
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...
Yolanda Chisolm
Dec 20, 20182 min read
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....
Yolanda Chisolm
Nov 16, 20182 min read
NCWorks NextGen Attends Kroger Hiring Event
Local hiring event for displaced workers helps NCWorks NextGen connect with Durham youth. You never want to hear about anyone losing...
Yolanda Chisolm
Jul 18, 20182 min read
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