Arts & Nonprofit Civil Rights Training for Leaders
2025-05-13 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-08-14 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | WS Mixxer, 1375 N Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27101, United States
Join us for this 1.5 hour training to learn about the City of Winston-Salem’s non-discrimination ordinances and how they affect your responsibilities. By enrolling FREE, each business/organization will receive: Certificate of Completion NDO Decal for public display, Listing on the City’s NDO page

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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Forsyth Works Job Seeker Resource Group
2025-05-29 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual, Virtual
Looking for a new job or changing careers can be a challenging and time-consuming experience. It requires resilience and staying optimistic. Investing time in your job search that connects with opportunities and shortens the amount of time it takes to land your next opportunity is the ultimate goal.

The Forsyth Works Job Seeker Resource Group is a quarterly meet up with the purpose of providing job seekers support through their search and career changes. Meetings offer attendees the chance to share their experiences, network, receive advice, and information that will support their job search and career development.

*Please note that registration information and discussions during meetings are confidential.

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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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WS/FCS Summer Career Fair
2025-07-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Career Center High School, 910 Highland Court, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27101, United States
Get ready to kickstart your career journey with Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools! Visit the Summer Career Fair to connect directly with hiring managers from our schools and operations departments about career opportunities at WS/FCS.

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 | 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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Workforce Wednesdays
2025-08-27 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-03 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-10 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-17 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-24 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-01 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-08 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-22 10:00 - 14:00 and 2 more dates | Forsyth Tech Robert L. Strickland Center, 1615 Miller Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27103
What: Tabling event for employers to meet students in a high-traffic area on Forsyth Tech’s main campus

Date: Each Wednesday of the Fall & Spring semesters, beginning August 27th

Time: 10 AM – 2 PM

Location: Robert L. Strickland Center lobby

Participation Fee: $25 per visit (two visits maximum per semester). This fee will be used to buy snacks for the students, encouraging their attendance and making the event more enjoyable for everyone.

To reserve your spot(s) for Workforce Wednesdays, please visit Career Hub by Symplicity. Spaces are limited to 6 employers each Wednesday, so we encourage you to secure your spot(s) early.

Additionally, we ask that you provide as much detail as possible about your company and current job openings in your registration. This information will be shared with our students in advance, helping them to identify employers that align with their career interests.

We encourage you to participate so you can connect with our students seeking employment opportunities, showcase your organization’s brand and career/internship opportunities, and demonstrate your commitment to supporting local education and workforce development initiatives.

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WSSU Fall Career & Graduate School Expo
2025-09-09 12:00 - 15:00 | WSSU Donald J. Reaves Student Activities Center, 601 South Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27103, United States
Winston-Salem State University’s Office of Career Development Services will host its Fall Career & Graduate School Expo on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, from noon until 3 pm, in the Donald J. Reaves Student Activities Center.

The Expo is open to all majors and attracts students seeking a wide range of internship, co-op, full-time, and graduate school opportunities. Participation in the Expo allows you to inform WSSU students and alumni about your organization, positions available, professions, and graduate programs, and raise your organization’s profile on campus.

This is a professional event that is cost-effective, progressive, and energetic! If you are seeking high-quality talent for your organization, this is the place to be and the event to attend!

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.

Becoming a Forsyth County Tri-Share Child Care Provider
2025-09-25 17:30 - 19:00 | NC
Forsyth County announces the Tri-Share Child Care Program through a public-private partnership! This innovative initiative allows childcare costs to be shared by the employer, the employee, and the State, making quality childcare more accessible and affordable for working families.

We will be hosting our first introduction and recruitment meeting to share details about the program, answer questions, and invite local businesses to get involved in cost-sharing for childcare services.

📅 Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025🕠 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM📍 Location: Smart Start of Forsyth County7820 North Point Blvd., Ste. 200Winston Salem, NC 27106

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Job Ready: Skills for Success
2025-10-01 16:00 - 17:30 | Forsyth County Central Library, 660 W 5th Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27101, United States
Are you ready to build the skills that set you up for success in your first job and beyond? Join Forsyth Works at your local public library for Job Ready: Skills for Success, a free event designed to help teens and young adults gain confidence, strengthen communication, and learn what employers are really looking for. Whether you’re preparing for your first interview or just want to stand out in the workplace, this workshop will give you the tools to take the next step with confidence.

Registration Not Required

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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Job Ready: Skills for Success
2025-10-16 16:30 - 18:00 | Reynolda Manor Branch Library, 2839 Fairlawn Dr., Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27106, United States

World of Work
2025-10-22 08:00 - 16:00 | NC
This event will welcome more than 2,500 Winston-Salem/Forsyth County 10th graders to explore career possibilities across a variety of industries. Students will have the opportunity to interact with businesses and educational institutions to learn more about the careers that interest them and how to get there.A networking breakfast and lunch will be available to participating business representatives.

10th grader tours will take place 9:45am-1:00pm, followed by a Community Career Fair from 2:00pm-4:30pm.

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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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Job Ready: Skills for Success
2025-10-23 17:00 - 18:30 | Lewisville Branch Library, 6490 Shallowford Rd., Lewisville, North Carolina, 27023, United States

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.
