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Congratulations to the 82 Senior Academy students who are on track to complete the program and earn their high school diplomas this June! These students attended their second Behind the Scenes career readiness field trip on Friday, where they learned about the many opportunities available to them, including direct acceptance into Forsyth Technical Community College. Thank you to our volunteer guest speakers from the local business community, Truliant Federal Credit Union for hosting during the morning, Texas Roadhouse for providing lunch, and JCPenney at Hanes Mall for hosting the afternoon, where students were extended a generous discount to use their $100 dress attire stipend to shop for business attire.

This experience highlights the power of strong community partnerships in workforce development, helping bridge the gap between education and employment by exposing students to real-world opportunities and support systems as they prepare for their next steps.

Forsyth Works hosted another successful workshop yesterday, Building Meaningful Relationships Through Professional Networking. Forty-three local professionals attended to learn more about building strong, meaningful networks and enjoyed connecting with one another over lunch.

Special thanks to Randy Wooden, GCDF Wooden from Goodwill's
Professional Center, as well as Jordon Edwards and Terri Cummings, MS, PHR, SHRM-SCP from Greater Winston-Salem, Inc., for leading an engaging and informative session.

We had an amazing 9 to 5 yesterday at the World of Work presented by Forsyth County! We are grateful to more than 70 employers and educational programs for providing hands on learning experiences to students along with connection opportunities to job seekers at the Community Career Fair!

We’ll have more to come on the incredible impact of this event but we wanted to share a sneak peek!

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We are excited to share this new opportunity for employers to build a Future-Ready Workforce! See what Reynolds American Inc. and Forsyth Tech have launched:

Forsyth Tech and Reynolds American Launch Future-Ready Workforce Alliance to Build Careers and Opportunity - Forsyth Tech Community College Forsyth Technical Community College, in partnership with the Reynolds American organization (Reynolds), is proud to announce the launch of the Future-Ready Workforce Alliance, a bold new initiative designed to close […]

There are millions of new modern manufacturing jobs coming online in the next decade—opportunities to create, contribute and connect. We are proud to work alongside our local manufacturing partners and educational institutions to help build the future of the industry. Thank you to the local manufacturers that thrive, hire, and grow in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County!

Happy National Manufacturing Day!

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Medical Products Manufacturer GMAX Industries, Inc. to Locate in Forsyth County - Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. In a strategic initiative to relocate their manufacturing production back to the United States, GMAX Industries, Inc., a manufacturer of disposable medical products, has chosen to locate its base of manufacturing operations in Winston-Salem. The company is headquartered in New York. GMAX Industries,...

MWBE local businesses: Learn more about doing business with the City of Winston-Salem, NC - Government!

This upcoming session on July 9th is designed for professional, general, and other service providers interested in doing business with the City. You'll get practical guidance on how to meet M/WBE compliance requirements and improve readiness for upcoming contract opportunities.
https://www.cityofws.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=8479

Forsyth Works partner Forsyth Tech has upcoming opportunities for Forsyth County residents pursuing careers in social work and human services. Learn more about these grant and stipend offerings to further your education and career!

Application deadline: June 30, 2025
Quarterly stipend: $750 for each successfully completed quarter (up to $3,000 total)
Support for Tuition, Fees, Books (if not Pell eligible)
Contact for questions: Elizabeth Zook, [email protected]

Greater Winston-Salem, Inc.

Meet Carlacey! We were excited to see him at our Networking Night at . Carlacey earned his ASPIRE Work-Ready Credential in 2024 and said his experience in the program was integral in helping him be successful in his new job at the Dash. Carlacey was able to use the resume he created in ASPIRE, and the career skills he learned, during the application and interview process!

Join us to sharpen your skills on financing for your small business! Our Financial Success Series covers a range of topics to get your finances in order and grow your company. Attend all sessions or choose which ones are right for you.

Business Finance Basics - May 15th
Learn key elements of banking and budgeting, including how to manage your business’s finances, improve your cash flow, expand your business, and understand how to protect your business with insurance options.

It's Not Personal, It's Business - May 22
Learn how to organize your finances and why it is important to separate business and personal finances. Learn how to set and refresh business goals and explore business structure and organization.

Borrowing for Small Business - May 29
Learn why businesses borrow, how to find funding, and how the lending process works to find solutions that work for you. Other basics of borrowing, like homeownership, are included.

All sessions are lunch and learns with lunch included. Instruction provided by Truist.

https://forsythworksnc.com/events/