Today, we remember our #WNC neighbors who experienced unimaginable loss during #HeleneNC—and honor the resilience that continues to move these communities forward.💙 #WNCStrong
ALT Infographic summarizing Disaster Unemployment Assistance two years after Helene for North Carolina: 39 counties approved, 36,015 disaster-related claims, $96.8M+ paid (numbers as of Sept 2026), over an autumn mountain sunset background with NC Department of Commerce seal.
Fraud Alert: Your information is more valuable than you know. Protect It. Learn more: des.nc.gov/preventfraud
ALT Graphic pointing people to des.nc.gov/preventfraud to understand how to not become a victim of fraud. The graphic explains to avoid unknown callers, old and simple passwords, fake and scam links, and unrealistic promises.
Alerta de fraude: Tu información es más valiosa de lo que crees. Protégela. Aprende más: des.nc.gov/preventfraud
ALT Gráfico que dirige a las personas a des.nc.gov/preventfraud para aprender cómo evitar ser víctimas de fraude. El gráfico recomienda evitar llamadas de personas desconocidas, contraseñas antiguas y sencillas, enlaces falsos o fraudulentos y promesas poco realistas.
La indemnización puede retrasar tus beneficios de desempleo, pero no retrases la solicitud.
Presenta tu solicitud en DES tan pronto como termine tu empleo. DES determinará cuándo eres elegible para comenzar a recibir beneficios.
ALT Gráfico con el título "¿Recibes indemnización? No esperes para solicitar el desempleo. Puedes presentar tu solicitud con DES tan pronto como termine tu trabajo, recalcando que la indemnización puede retrasar los beneficios por desempleo, pero no debería posponer la presentación de la solicitud.
North Carolina’s SCSEP program helps low-income adults 55+ gain job skills through paid, part-time community service training that supports their transition into unsubsidized employment. The State of NC serves 24 counties, and together with national grantees reaches 98 counties statewide. #SCSEP#NCOlderWorkers [ncdhhs.gov]
ALT North Carolina’s SCSEP
program helps low-income adults 55+ gain job skills.
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Severance may delay your unemployment benefits—but don’t delay filing.
File with DES as soon as your employment ends. DES will determine when you’re eligible to start getting benefits.
ALT NC Department of Commerce notice advising employees who receive severance to file for unemployment with DES as soon as employment ends; severance may delay benefits but should not delay filing.
#News: Six NC training programs have received federal approval to participate in the new Workforce Pell Grant Program!
The approved training programs are offered by @ForsythTechCC, the first NC college to receive @usedgov approval for Workforce Pell programs. @ncworkforce
#News: In the two years since Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, the North Carolina Department of Commerce has helped families, businesses, and communities with the support needed to rebuild stronger than ever. (1/4)
#WNCStrong#DisasterRecovery#HeleneRecovery
NCWorks is hosting on-the-spot interviews for Access Services Inc. (Unarmed Security Guards, $19-$22/hr). 📅 Thursday, Oct 1 | 10 AM - 2 PM 📍 NCWorks Career Center (8601 McAlpine Park Dr, Suite 110, Charlotte, NC) #NCWorks#CharlotteWorks#HiringEvent#WorkforceDevelopment
Reminder that our Digital Skills Workshop presented by TechWorks of Gaston County is tomorrow. You can sign up for free by scanning the QR code or by registering at tinyurl.com/2cph7356. See you here! #ncworks#digitalskills#techworks
#HeleneRecovery From our partners at #RenewNC: Applying for the Workforce Housing for Ownership Program? Get started with this helpful new video. Apply by 5 p.m. on Dec. 13, 2026. piped.video/watch?v=xNqgPC7k…
Our very own Career Advisors, Jacqueline Smith and Duane Clark, had an amazing time hanging out at Craven Community College’s PantherFest! The energy was incredible, and they loved meeting so many bright, motivated, and talented students.
Today, we remember our #WNC neighbors who experienced unimaginable loss during #HeleneNC—and honor the resilience that continues to move these communities forward.💙 #WNCStrong
🚨 We're hiring! Join the State of North Carolina as an Attorney! 💼 Use your skills to make a difference. Apply by September 30th.
des.nc.gov/jobs#Work4NC#JobOpportunity
Necesita revisar el estatus de su reclamo? La forma mas rápida es: iniciando una session en su cuenta en linea #NCDES en des.nc.gov. También puede obtener el estatus llamando al 888-737-0259, presione 2 despúes de seleccionar su idioma de preferencia. 📞
ALT El gráfico dice: "¿Necesita verificar el estado de su reclamo?" Inicie una sesión en su cuenta de MyNCUIBenefits en des.nc.gov.