Food Bank of Central & Eastern North CarolinaJob Training Partnerships
Our workforce development partnerships provide hands-on education and training for individuals who are unemployed, underemployed, or justice involved.
Individuals who are unemployed, underemployed, or justice involved
From foodbankcenc.org/our-work/workforce-development ↗About this program
The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina's Workforce Development Program provides education and employment sponsorship for individuals who are unemployed, underemployed, or justice involved. Through partnerships with Craven Community College, Central Carolina Community College, and Cape Fear Community College, we are dedicated to connecting talented people with in-demand career opportunities.
Our supported forklift programs are facilitated on-site at Central Carolina Community College and Craven Community College campuses. Central Carolina Community College offers a 21-hour forklift course which includes OSHA 10. Craven Community College offers a 56-hour forklift operator course that covers basic operations and safety procedures.
A 7-week Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) program is also supported at both community colleges to provide the necessary skills to safely operate commercial vehicles.
Our supported Culinary Fundamentals certification program is a 10-week course facilitated at the Food Bank's nCino Hunger Solution Center's state-of-the-art commercial kitchen in Wilmington, NC. The culinary program provides hands-on training with a professional chef and prepares participants for the ServSafe Certification exam.
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What do we provide to students?
Scholarships for tuition assistance and cost-of-living support; Weekly nutritional food boxes; Assistance with SNAP, Medicaid, and Energy Assistance enrollment; Community resources for housing, clothing, food, mental health, etc.; Optional financial education workshops; Job readiness and employment support; Stay connected to the Food Bank
Details
- Who
- Individuals who are unemployed, underemployed, or justice involved
- Where
- On-site at Central Carolina Community College and Craven Community College campuses; culinary program at the Food Bank's nCino Hunger Solution Center in Wilming
Run by
Mobile Pop-up MarketsOur Pop-Up Markets bring fresh produce and pantry staples directly to communities that do not have as many traditional pantry and meal site options.
SNAP Grocery SupportOur team is here to help you access financial support to pay for groceries.
Senior ProgramsThe Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) provides monthly boxes of pantry staples for low-income individuals age 60+.