Community Services

Empower Your Future with WIOA

Our Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program is committed to helping individuals gain the skills and resources needed to excel in today’s job market. Whether you’re aiming to advance in your current career or explore new opportunities, our program supports you in securing stable, well-paying jobs through comprehensive job training, career counseling, and educational resources.

What We Offer

Career Counseling
Receive one-on-one guidance from experienced specialist who will help you explore career options, set achievable goals, and create a personalized career plan.

Job Training

Access high-quality training programs tailored to current job market demands. We offer training in various fields, including healthcare, public safety, technology, and skilled trades. Obtain certifications and develop the skills that employers are seeking.

Educational Assistance
Get support in achieving your educat

ional goals. Whether you need help pursuing a college degree or obtaining vocational training, we provide the resources and financial assistance necessary for your success.

Job Placement Support

Benefit from our assistance with resume building, interview preparation, and connections with potential employers through job fairs and networking opportunities.

How to Get Involved

To participate in the WIOA program, you must be a resident of the six western counties, meet certain income and employment criteria, and demonstrate a need for career support services. Specific eligibility requirements

 

will be discussed during your initial consultation.

“The guidance, advice, and resources they have generously provided have been more than just assistance; they have been a lifeline. Their belief in my potential has inspired me to push beyond my limits and achieve my goals.” — Nicholas Fortner, PTA

Ready to take the next step in your career? Contact your area specialist today to get started with the WIOA program. We’re here to help you succeed.

Sierra Bates: Macon, Jackson & Swain:
828.634.6731

Lisa Penland: Clay, Cherokee, Graham Counties:

828.634.6679

 

 

CSBG -Self Sufficiency Program

The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) is a federally funded block grant that aims to alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty in under resourced communities.

The Self Sufficiency program helps individuals obtain full-time, living wage employment to transition out of poverty and into economic security. Participants receive comprehensive case management services, typically spanning

one to three years. During this time, participants collaborate with their Sufficiency Coach to establish goals, address barriers, develop skills in education/training, and develop financial literacy .

Examples of services include:

• Job Coaching and mock Interviews

• Problem-Solving

• Soft Skill Building

• Budgeting

• Money Management

• Parental Support

• Study Tips and Education Support

• Resource connection

 

Financial Assistance

Participants may receive financial assistance for various needs, including tuition, uniforms, housing services, childcare, tools and equipment for employment, and more.

Eligibility

Serving Macon County Residents Only. In order to qualify, individuals must:

• Be ready and able to work or enroll in an education program

• Meet income requirements

• Demonstrate effective communication and strong follow-through

• Set and complete life goals

• Be a Macon County resident

Program contact: Nicole Gretz 828-524-4471 Ext 413

 

 

 

 

The Healthy Opportunities Pilot program (HOP) provides non-medical services designed to improve the health of qualifying members by using Medicaid dollars to pay for services related to transportation, nutrition, housing, and interpersonal safety. These services are offered at no additional cost to eligible members.

To be eligible for HOP services, NC Medicaid Managed Care members must reside in a designated Pilot region and have one qualifying factor in each of the following areas:

Qualifying Physical or Behavioral Health Condition

• An intellectual and/or developmental disability (I/DD), Traumatic Brain Injury

(TBI) for all age groups

• Meet criteria to receive Tailored Care Management (TCM) services for all age groups

• Two or more chronic conditions for adults

• Multifetal gestation for pregnant people

• Neonatal intensive care for children ages 0-3

• Three or more adverse childhood experiences for children ages 0-20

• Children ages 0-20 with one or more chronic conditions, or who have been diagnosed with cancer and/or an autoimmune disease.

 

State-defined qualifying social risk factor

• Being homeless or housing insecure

• Lacking food security

• Lacking transportation

• Being at risk of witnessing or experiencing interpersonal violence

 

For more information on eligibility or pilot services, please visit https://impacthealth.org/hop/

Program contact: Tanyr Thomason 828-524-4471 Ext 411