Starting
a New Career

General Resources

NC Community College System - North Carolina's community colleges provide high-quality job training and educational opportunities. Find a campus near you.
Career Readiness Certification - An assessment-based credential that gives employers and career seekers a uniform measure of key workplace skills.
Human Resources Development (HRD) Program - Provides skills assessment, employability skills training, career development counseling and job seeking and keeping skills to the emerging workforce and individuals in transition. HRD classes are offered at all 58 community colleges and are fee waived for individuals meeting eligibility criteria.
JobLink Career Centers - Provides job seekers with access to the information and services they need to manage their careers.
12 in 6 - Get training in 12 hot careers in less than six months.

NC BioNetwork - A statewide initiative that connects community colleges across North Carolina that provide specialized training for jobs in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and life science industries.
NC Central University BRITE - Biotech degree program offered by NCCU.
NCSU Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center - Provides a wide variety of high-quality educational and training opportunities to help you start a career in the biomanufacturing industry.

NC Area Health Education Centers - Provides educational programs in partnership with academic institutions, health care agencies, and other organizations committed to improving the health of the people of North Carolina.