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Rivers East Workforce News

October 2022-December 2022

Rivers East NCWorks Career Centers Become Certified


At the November 9 NCWorks Commission Meeting, Rivers East Workforce Development Board was recognized for obtaining Career Center Certification for four centers. Pitt was certified as a Tier 1 Center, and Beaufort, Hertford, and Martin as Tier 2 Centers. Bertie remains a satellite location. A list of the Rivers East NCWorks Career Centers and their hours and contact information can be found below.

Center Manager Retires


Congratulations to Krista Jernigan-Wood on her retirement! Krista served a Center Manager at the Martin County NCWorks Career Center and also oversaw operations at the Bertie Satellite Office and Hertford County NCWorks Career Center. Congratulations and best wishes, Krista!

Forklift Rodeo


On October 7, Rivers East Workforce Development Board, Hyster-Yale Group, Pitt County Economic Development, and Gregory Poole Lift Systems hosted a Forklift Rodeo.


The rodeo took place from 8:30am-12:30pm at Uptown Greenville's Five Points Plaza parking lot. Teams composed of forklift operators from local manufacturing companies competed against one another in courses such as safety, basketball, bowling, and thread the needle. This event tested competitors' forklift skills while emphasizing safety as they maneuvered the courses.


Spectators were invited to attend. Two food trucks were on-site serving lunch, Tiebreakers and Oh My Gyro.


The winning team was Cummins.

NCWorks Partnership Conference


The 2022 NCWorks Partnership Conference was held October 12 through October 14 at the Sheraton Four Seasons in Greensboro, NC. This was the first in-person conference since 2019.


The NCWorks Partnership Conference gives Workforce Development Professionals across North Carolina the opportunity to network and learn more about how they can better serve their customers.


Several individuals from the Rivers East region attended the conference this year.


Photos courtesy of NC Department of Commerce Facebook page.

Cohort One Completes Rivers East Advanced Manufacturing Academy


On December 9th, the initial cohort completed Rivers East Advanced Manufacturing Academy. A total of 30 high school educators received a $1,000 stipend for completion. Feedback was positive:


"Each campus had its own unique program offerings and connections. It was very informative to hear and see what is offered and the various opportunities that our students can take part in."


"I was able to see what skills were important to reinforce and build within my curriculum. I also became more knowledgeable about programs available to my students."


"I learned a lot about all of the trades we saw. I had minimal knowledge on each of the areas but left feeling as though I know enough to explain the trades to my students."


Cohort two will begin on January 27.

Our Centers

Beaufort County NCWorks Career Center


1502 N Market Street, Washington


Open Mondays & Wednesdays 8:30am-4:30pm


Call 252.940.0900 or text ASSIST to 252.494.9627


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Hertford County NCWorks Career Center


109 Community College Road, Jernigan Building B, Room 135, Ahoskie


Open Mondays & Thursdays 8:30am-4:30pm


Call 252.862.1257


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Bertie County NCWorks Career Center Satellite Office


409 Granville Street, Windsor


Open Tuesdays & Thursdays 9am-4pm


Call 252.794.4861 ext. 175 or text ASSIST to 252.618.0606


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Martin County NCWorks Career Center


1161 Kehukee Park Road, Building 1, Room 175, Williamston


Open Mondays & Wednesdays 8:30am-4:30pm


Call 252.792.7816 or text ASSIST to 252.618.0606


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Pitt County NCWorks Career Center


3101 Bismarck Street, Greenville


Open Monday through Friday 8:30am-5pm


Call 252.355.9067 or text ASSIST to 252.549.4545


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