Information for Employers
Working Together for the Workforce
Join us in shaping the workforce of tomorrow. Explore partnership opportunities, access talent, and contribute to the development of a skilled and dynamic workforce.
Develop talent with work-based learning opportunities like internships and apprenticeships
Collaborate to ensure your company’s talent needs are being met by local educational institutions
Discover training and certifications that can upskill your current team
How Forsyth Works Can Help Businesses & Partners
Learn how to become involved in workforce development in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County while accessing resources to find the talent that you need.
Finding and Building Your Workforce
If you are looking to expand your workforce or seeking ways to upskill current employees, you can find the resources you need here. You can help inform and influence programming at local institutions to ensure their educational programs leave students prepared for success with companies like yours.
Bringing Your Business to Winston-Salem
Throughout Forsyth County, emerging and established companies alike benefit from low costs, prime available land, office, and industrial space, with room to grow in a city that offers an ideal lifestyle. Easy access to East Coast thoroughfares makes logistics simple. Learn more about the benefits of locating in Forsyth County.
Featured Industries
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Advanced Manufacturing
Winston-Salem is a city built on industry and reimagined for the future. Our manufacturing capabilities now encompass advanced methods of production and high-tech systems. We are home to nearly three hundred manufacturing companies, all poised perfectly amid five interstates, three major rail lines, an international airport, and ample utility infrastructure.
Aviation & Aerospace
Major aerospace and aviation companies take flight in Winston-Salem, growing both their manufacturing and corporate operations. The workforce in this sector is diverse, ranging from aircraft designers and engineers to technical manufacturers. As the aerospace and aviation industry continues to grow, so do the region’s training programs and educational offerings. Across the region and state, aviation and aerospace operations are in good company in a strong industry sector that generates $72 billion in economic impact.
Business
Winston-Salem is home to some of the biggest names in business. Hanesbrands, Reynolds American, Inmar and Garner Foods are headquartered here, while financial services companies like Truist and Wells Fargo have major operations here. This city continues to attract companies of all industries and sizes thanks to its central location, access to half of the US population within 650 miles, educated workforce and ecosystem of innovation.
Construction
The skilled trades are in high demand in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. Major redevelopment projects and a multitude of new commercial and residential construction projects fuel the demand for construction expertise among varied trades. From large projects like constructing new highway infrastructure or building new facilities at a major hospital system, to residential home repair, renovations, or building new construction for single-family or multi-family living – you are building the future with a career in construction.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
As the county’s two largest employers, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and Novant Health sit at the epicenter of the healthcare and life sciences sector. The healthcare industry is booming in Forsyth County thanks to an extensive network of local care providers. These medical centers offer expertise in more than 100 areas of medicine, including specialties in cancer treatment, pediatrics, neurology and more.
Technology & Entrepreneurship
Tech startups hit their stride in Winston-Salem, where entrepreneurs are encouraged and supported by local programs, funds and groups. Winston-Salem’s entrepreneurial ecosystem fosters a sense of creative growth among local self-starters. Winston-Salem is home to strong infrastructure and a network of connections to help you grow your business.
Partner With Us
As a local employer, you can collaborate to make an impact on workforce development in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, while accessing all the tools you need to build your talent pool.