Work Central Career Advancement Expansion

Organization:

Connectinc, Inc.

Amount:

$100,000.00

Program Area:

Open Grants Program

County of Applicant:

Edgecombe

Year:

2001

Description:

Work Central is a call center that relies upon sophisticated technology to support employment and financial self-sufficiency among former welfare recipients. This proposal seeks funding to expand services from the six counties participating in the pilot program to include Bertie, Beaufort, Craven, Franklin, Greene, Johnston, Lenoir, Northampton, Warren, and Wayne counties. With support from the GLF, Work Central will also expand the target population to include residents affected by the decline of agricultural employment. The program anticipates serving more than 1,000 people over the grant period.

Contact:

Ms. Mary Mallory110 Fountain Park Dr., Ste. A-2Battleboro, North Carolina 27809(252) 442-7015

Areas Served:

Statewide

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