Use this page if you need help finding a job, preparing for work, building a resume, learning English or math, preparing for a GED or citizenship test, taking job-training classes, improving financial skills, learning about unemployment, or exploring small business resources.
NCWorks
Helps with:
Job searches, resumes, career exploration, training, and employment support.
Phone:
855-629-6757
Good questions to ask:
“Are there training programs I might qualify for?”
“Can I get help if I do not know how to apply online?”
“Are there local employers hiring now?”
South Piedmont Community College
Helps with:
Adult basic skills, adult high school, job training, educational programs, and services for unemployed or underemployed adults.
Phone:
704-290-5100
Address:
Old Charlotte Highway Campus
4209 Old Charlotte Highway
Monroe, NC 28110
Good questions to ask:
“What free programs are available for adults?”
“Do you offer GED or adult high school programs?”
“Can someone help me choose a program?”
Literacy Services at South Piedmont Community College
Helps with:
Free personalized instruction for eligible adults who want help with reading, math, GED preparation, citizenship preparation, or other literacy goals.
Phone:
704-290-5261
Website:
spcc.edu/programs/literacy-services
Services may include:
Adult English literacy, math literacy, GED preparation, citizenship preparation, and volunteer tutoring opportunities.
Good questions to ask:
“What are the eligibility requirements for help reacying my goal?
“How do I sign up as a student or volunteer tutor?”
Central Piedmont Community College — Levine Campus
Helps with:
Educational programs, adult basic skills, adult high school, job training, and training classes for people who are unemployed or underemployed.
Phone:
704-330-4200
Address:
Levine Campus
2800 Campus Ridge Road
Matthews, NC 28105
Good questions to ask:
“What programs are available at the Levine Campus?”
“Can you help adults who need a high school credential?”
“What are the programs for unemployed or underemployed adults?”
“Can someone help me decide where to start?”
Common Heart Economic Empowerment Programs
Helps with:
Economic empowerment programs based on the Bridges Out of Poverty framework, including Getting Ahead and Staying Ahead courses.
Phone:
704-218-9060
Address:
Common Heart Business Office
116 Business Park Drive
Indian Trail, NC 28079
Description:
Getting Ahead focuses on building resources so families can move from instability toward stability. Staying Ahead courses help participants continue building resources and support.
Good questions to ask:
“What economic empowerment classes are currently available?”
“How do I sign up for Getting Ahead or Staying Ahead?”
“Who qualifies for the programs?”
The Kaizen Foundation of NC
Helps with:
Financial literacy and upward mobility in underserved communities.
Phone:
980-239-1871
Services may include:
Financial education, workshops, online tools, budgeting, saving, investing, debt management, and practical financial skills.
Good questions to ask:
“What financial education programs are available?”?”
“Are workshops available in person or online?”
“Who can participate?”
“Is there a cost?”
Our Future in UNISON
Helps with:
Education attainment efforts in Anson and Union counties.
Phone:
980-552-1007
Description:
Our Future in UNISON is a local educational attainment collaborative sponsored by myFutureNC. Its goal is to help close the education attainment gap in Anson and Union counties.
Good questions to ask:
“What resources are available for students or adults?”
“Can you help connect people to education programs?”
“Do you have resources for Union County?”
Goodwill
Helps with:
Employment training, job placement services, financial education, youth mentoring, and related community programs funded through Goodwill stores.
Monroe phone:
704-289-3246
Matthews / Indian Trail phone:
980-480-1300
Weddington phone:
704-814-7477
Monroe location:
4109 W. Highway 74
Monroe, NC 28110
Matthews / Indian Trail location:
15090 Idlewild Road
Matthews, NC 28104
Weddington location:
2515 Plantation Center Drive
Matthews, NC 28105
Good questions to ask:
“How do I get job training or job placement help?”
“What programs are available near Union County?”
“Do I need to apply online?”
Union County Library
Helps with:
Access to books, audiobooks, DVDs, computers, online classes, computer classes, job seeker help, reading recommendations, genealogy and local history classes, and quiet study space.
Phone:
704-283-8184
Main branch:
Monroe Library
316 E. Windsor Street
Monroe, NC 28112
Services may include:
Computer access, computer classes, online classes, job seeker assistance, eBooks, audiobooks, movies, and educational resources.
Good questions to ask:
“Can someone help me understand the services the library offers?”
“How do I get a library card?”
NC Division of Employment Security
Helps with:
Unemployment services and filing unemployment claims.
Phone:
888-737-0259
Description:
The fastest and most efficient way to file a new unemployment claim is online. If you are not comfortable using the internet, ask whether phone help is available or ask a trusted helper to assist you.
Good questions to ask:
“How do I file for unemployment?”
“What information do I need before filing?”
“Can someone help me if I do not use a computer?”
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Helps with:
Employment and independence services for people with disabilities.
Phone:
704-296-4300
Address:
Union County Department of Social Services
2330 Concord Avenue
Monroe, NC 28110
Services may include:
Help preparing for work, finding employment, job supports, training, and services that support independence.
Good questions to ask:
“Can you help me get or keep a job?”
“What disabilities qualify?”
“How do I apply for services?”
“What documents should I bring?”
“Can you help with training or workplace supports?”