Employment Security Commission
Job search assistance, assessment tests, referrals. Other needs such as faxes and computers for job search needs.
320 Wilkesboro Avenue (Midtown Plaza)
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 838-5164
NC Works Career Center
Open daily for job search assistance, information on unemployment insurance, work readiness skills, and training opportunities.
1320 West D. Street
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 839-5164
Wilkes County Vocational Workshop, Inc.
Vocational development/adult developmental activities and sheltered employment programs.
501 Elkin Hwy 268 East
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 838-3812
Work First
North Carolina’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, called Work First (WF), is based on the premise that parents have a responsibility to support themselves and their children. Work First provides parents with short-term training and other services to help them become employed and move toward self-sufficiency. Families in which grandparents and relatives are caring for their relative children and legal guardians can receive services and support that prevent children from unnecessarily entering the foster care system.
304 College Street
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 651-7400
(336) 903- 7277
Experience Works Program - Over 55
Job Training and employment program for Americans 55+. Participants are economically disadvantaged and live in rural and suburban areas.
312 Wilkesboro Avenue (Midtown Plaza)
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 651-2540
Re-Entry
Offers a re-entry program to help inmates or those on parole become self-sufficient. Offers help with employment, money management, how to access community services, and more.
Confidential location
336-667-4533
Wilkes Job Link Career Center
Employment and training needs from various partner agencies.
312 Wilkesboro Avenue
Midtown Plaza
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
Open 8am to 5pm
336-651-2540
Goodwill Career Connections
Goodwill provides a wide range of training, placement and workforce development services to help people develop the skills they need to find jobs and become more independent. These services are offered at our Workforce Development Centers and are offered in partnership with area community colleges, the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, the Department of Social Services, Mental Health and other community organizations.
1821 US Highway 421
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
336-667-0889
Kelly Services
Wilkes Circles of Care
Helps people become self-sufficient by offering workshops on financial planning, job training and interview skills, and how to find housing and healthcare.
1105 Hinshaw Street
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
801-810-9262
Wilkes Works
Provide employment services.
902 Boston Ave.
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 661-0694
Wilkes County Job Opportunites
A listing of municipal job openings, based in Wilkes County, NC.