Forsyth Works

Adult Learner and Student Parent Expo
2025-04-24 14:00 - 19:00 UTC | Forsyth Tech Robert L. Strickland Center, 1615 Miller Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27103
Are you an adult learner or student parent ready to cross the finish line? This expo is designed just for you!

Discover: Financial aid, childcare resources, connect with experts, and access the support you need to reach your goals! Space is limited, so be sure to register early. Drop-in childcare will be available during the event.

WS/FCS Career Launch Lab
2025-05-05 07:30 - 15:30 | WS/FCS Administration Building, 475 Corporate Square Drive, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27105, United States
We are excited to invite you to our monthly Career Launch Lab, designed to help you make valuable career connections and enhance your job application materials for WS/FCS positions.

Hosted by Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, these sessions provide personalized assistance to help you advance your career. Our dedicated Human Resource Representatives will be available to support you with completing online applications, crafting a new resume, or refining an existing one.

Event Details:

Location: Technology Data Lab, Administrative Building, 475 Corporate Square Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27105

Date: First Monday of every month

Time: Drop in anytime between 7:30 AM and 3:30 PM

Business Finance Basics
2025-05-15 11:30 - 12:30 | Greater Winston-Salem Inc., 525 Vine Street Suite 240, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101, United States
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.

This is one of three workshops designed to help you gain valuable knowledge for success in personal and business finances. Attend all or choose which sessions are right for you.

Instruction provided by Truist. Lunch is provided at each workshop.

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It's Not Personal, It's Business
2025-05-22 11:30 - 12:30 | Greater Winston-Salem Inc., 525 Vine Street Suite 240, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101, United States
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.

This is one of three workshops designed to help you gain valuable knowledge for success in personal and business finances. Attend all or choose which sessions are right for you.

Instruction provided by Truist. Lunch is provided at each workshop.

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Borrowing for Small Businesses
2025-05-29 11:30 - 12:30 | Greater Winston-Salem Inc., 525 Vine Street Suite 240, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101, United States
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.

This is one of three workshops designed to help you gain valuable knowledge for success in personal and business finances. Attend all or choose which sessions are right for you.

Instruction provided by Truist. Lunch is provided at each workshop.

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Career Ready Credential
2025-06-18 09:00 - 13:00 | Greater Winston-Salem Inc., 525 Vine Street Suite 240, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101, United States
Developing and demonstrating employability skills can boost your career prospects, enhance job satisfaction, and support ongoing professional growth across a variety of roles and industries. Employers consistently value candidates who bring a strong blend of technical knowledge and essential interpersonal skills.

This is a two-day event: join us on June 18th and June 26th to earn the Forsyth Works Career Ready Credential. This credential includes 8 classroom hours of career-ready curriculum covering key topics such as personal branding, effective communication, conflict management, professionalism, networking, and more. We’ll also explore how to build a career pathway, whether you’re starting a new role or looking to grow within your current organization.

This opportunity is ideal for job seekers as well as individuals currently employed who are seeking to strengthen their professional skills. To earn the credential and receive a digital badge via Credly, participants must attend and complete both sessions for a total of 8 hours. A working lunch break is included. Lunch will be provided.

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Ask a Recruiter Panel
2025-07-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina, Inc., 2701 University Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Summer is a great time to reset your goals, and for many, that includes exploring new job opportunities. Whether you’re searching for your first job, considering a career change, or looking to grow in your current field, preparation is key. Understanding what employers are looking for and building the right skills can make all the difference.

Join us on July 16th as we welcome top local recruiters and HR professionals who will share valuable job search insights and career tips to help you succeed. A Q&A session is included to give you the chance to ask questions.

Building Meaningful Relationships Through Professional Networking
2025-08-21 11:30 - 13:00, 2025-12-03 11:30 - 13:00, 2026-03-31 11:30 - 13:00 | Greater Winston-Salem Inc., 525 Vine Street Suite 240, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101, United States
Join us to build meaningful connections through professional networking! Growing your network in size contributes to the diversity of knowledge, skills, and abilities of those you are connected to. At the same time, it is important to build a network with intention and purpose. The relationships you build through networking come in handy when you need expertise, mentorship, and support with planned or unexpected changes in work and career. Equally important is that you can be that connection for others.

This workshop will begin with a presentation focused on foundational networking practices to build meaningful connections in person and in the digital world. We will wrap up the workshop with an opportunity for you to put your new knowledge and skills to use with an in-person networking lunch.

Lunch is provided. We look forward to seeing you there and becoming a valued member of your professional network!

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Green Job Fair
2025-09-17 10:30 - 13:00 | Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina, Inc., 2701 University Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Piedmont Environmental Alliance wants to connect mission-driven job seekers like you with a career that is both fulfilling and one that makes our regional economy more just, resilient, and sustainable.

At this year’s Green Job Fair you will-

Connect with local green employers

Chat 1:1 with sustainability leaders from across The Triad

Check out education and training programs for green careers

Learn more about the local green economy we are building together

Whether you are a high school or college student looking for direction, or a mid-career professional searching for a job that aligns with your values, PEA’s Green Job Fair will be a one-stop shop to explore so many green career pathways, from the HVAC and electric vehicle trades, to climate advocacy, public service, and green finance.

Retail Tips for the Holiday Season
2025-10-06 00:00 - 2025-10-10 23:59 | NC
The Forsyth Tech Small Business Center is hosting a concentrated week of holiday sales prep webinars and workshops to prepare businesses for the holiday season. Register to attend any and all of the following events:

10/7 – Selling Online: Building an ECommerce Business10/8 – Growing Your Sales with Shopify10/8 – Creating Content to Support Your Holiday Sales10/9 – Selling Products on Amazon & Etsy10/10- Building an Online Community

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Employer of Choice Credential
2025-10-23 09:00 - 16:00 | Greater Winston-Salem Inc., 525 Vine Street Suite 240, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101, United States
Become a Forsyth Works Employer of Choice to signal your commitment to create a thriving workplace. This designation helps your organization attract top talent, boost retention, and enhance your reputation as a great place to work in Forsyth County.

The 8-hour employer certification includes 5 modules to support employers in strengthening their workforce, enhancing recruitment and retention efforts, fostering an inclusive workplace culture, and ensuring compliance with evolving employment standards.

Sessions Include:

Skill-Based Hiring: A New Lens on Talent Acquisition

Hiring Forward: Expanding Talent Sourcing Strategies

Generations at Work: Communication, Collaboration, and Connection

Building Benefits for Today’s Workforce

Designing the Employee Experience: Policies That Engage and Empower

Lunch will be provided. Parking instructions will be emailed prior to the event. Up to 3 representatives from each organization are invited to attend.

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Women of Manufacturing
2025-10-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Forsyth Tech Robert L. Strickland Center, 1615 Miller Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27103
Join Us for the Women of Manufacturing Conference, sponsored by Graham Personnel!

📅 Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025

🕒 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Check-in and networking begins at 8:00 AM)

📍 Location: Forsyth Tech Main Campus, Strickland Rhoades Conference Center

Registration fee: $69

Registration and payment deadline: to guarantee a meal and materials, register by October 17th, 2025

We are thrilled to announce the return of Forsyth Tech’s Annual Women of Manufacturing Conference, a unique and impactful gathering focused on empowering women in the manufacturing industry and addressing the sector’s most pressing workforce challenges.

This year’s theme—“The Talent Crisis”—will explore critical issues such as recruitment and retention, the demographic drought, and the childcare challenge. Through engaging sessions and meaningful conversations, attendees will gain new insights, share strategies, and build valuable connections within the manufacturing community. The conference will also provide dedicated opportunities to network with other professionals who are passionate about advancing the future of manufacturing.

Workplace Improv: Real Fun, Serious Skills
2026-02-19 16:30 - 18:00 | Greater Winston-Salem Inc., 525 Vine Street Suite 240, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101, United States
Improv is one of the hottest (and most fun) ways to build personal and professional skills. This interactive, on-your-feet workshop blends play with purpose, using laughter and games to strengthen communication, collaboration, creativity, decision-making, and leadership. Participants practice active listening, navigating challenges, and working with diverse personalities, all while building confidence, community, and a deeper appreciation for what they bring to the table. The result? Memorable a-ha moments and practical takeaways you can immediately apply in all areas of your life.

Led by wife-and-husband duo Saya Hillman and Pete Aiello of Mac & Cheese Productions℠, this zero-experience-required workshop offers a welcoming space where curiosity and fun lead the way. With over 20 years of improv and teaching experience, nationally recognized speaking and coaching credentials, and clients ranging from Microsoft and Feeding America to universities and hospitals across the country, Saya and Pete know how to make growth feel accessible and energizing.

This workshop is designed for professionals and teams from local businesses who want to strengthen skills, collaboration, and performance in the workplace.

The event will wrap up with a brief networking happy hour. Make sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes and bring your “I’ll try it” attitude.

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Small Business Resource Fair
2026-05-07 16:00 - 18:30 | Greater Winston-Salem Inc., 525 Vine Street Suite 240, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101, United States
Join Forsyth Works, Greater Winston-Salem Inc., and Forsyth Tech’s Small Business Center as we celebrate National Small Business Week! The celebration kicks off with a Small Business Resource Fair, designed specifically for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to start or grow a business in Forsyth County.

Connect with a variety of local organizations offering valuable resources, expert guidance, and networking opportunities to support your business journey. Whether you’re seeking technical assistance, workforce support, or new partnerships, this event brings together the tools and connections you need to thrive.

The resource fair runs from 4:00–5:45 PM, followed by a cocktail and networking hour from 5:45–6:30 PM—providing additional time to build relationships and engage with fellow business leaders and resource providers.

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Employer of Choice Credential
2026-08-25 09:00 - 16:00 | Greater Winston-Salem Inc., 525 Vine Street Suite 240, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101, United States
Become a Forsyth Works Employer of Choice to signal your commitment to create a thriving workplace. This designation helps your organization attract top talent, boost retention, and enhance your reputation as a great place to work in Forsyth County.

The 8-hour employer certification includes 5 modules to support employers in strengthening their workforce, enhancing recruitment and retention efforts, fostering an inclusive workplace culture, and ensuring compliance with evolving employment standards.

Participating employers will hear from local subject-matter experts on topics including workforce access and opportunity, employment policies and the employee experience, organizational engagement and networking, AI in talent acquisition, and more.

Employers who complete the seminar will earn the Forsyth Works Employer of Choice Credential, including a digital badge through Credly, that can be displayed on company websites, social media, email signatures, and more.

Lunch will be provided. Parking instructions will be emailed prior to the event. Up to 3 representatives from each organization are invited to attend.

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