Our job and career training program helps students with the job training, computer skills, math, and literacy skills needed to get jobs that pay well and match what employers are looking for. We provide different levels of training and programming to meet the needs of our students, at no cost to students thanks to our supporters!
We currently offer programs in:
- Manufacturing
- Personal Care Assistant
- Trades Apprenticeships
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GREENSBORO
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
Next classes starting September 2026 In Greensboro, SIGN UP NOW!
This program for native English speakers will feature classroom study of Advanced Manufacturing, hands-on training at Forge Greensboro, forklift training and certification at GTCC, soft skills training, and manufacturing company site visits!
This program will be Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at our Reading Connections Greensboro Hub at Hunter Elementary School (and one weekend of forklift training).
Reach out to Katie Coleman at kcoleman@readingconnections.
PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT
Next classes starting September 2026 In Greensboro, SIGN UP NOW!
This program for native English speakers will provide students with contextualized learning studying a career in Personal Case Assisting. Students will have an opportunity for hands-on training with our partner Caring Hands Home Health.*
This program will be Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9:00 am – noon at the Family Success Center.
Reach out to Angel Melendez at amelendez@readingconnections.
*Must have a High School Diploma or GED certificate to participate.
**Participants must reside in the greater Greensboro area.
SHE BUILT THIS CITY
Next classes starting TBD Fall 2026 In Greensboro, SIGN UP NOW!
This 10-week “Tour of the Trades” program offers women the chance to explore electrical, carpentry, plumbing, painting, and more. Alongside hands-on experience, we provide related instruction in English language learning, construction math, and essential soft skills. Upon completion, women are assisted in securing construction-related employment or paid apprenticeships in the field of their interest.
Program schedule TBD at The Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship.
Reach out to Katie Coleman at kcoleman@readingconnections.
HIGH POINT
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
Next classes starting September 2026 In High Point, SIGN UP NOW!
This program for non-native English speakers/speakers of other languages will feature classroom study of Advanced Manufacturing, hands-on training provided by Forge Greensboro at Cohab Space, forklift training and certification at GTCC, soft skills training, and manufacturing company site visits!
This program will be Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at our Reading Connections High Point Hub (and one weekend of forklift training).
Reach out to Katie Coleman at kcoleman@readingconnections.
Ready For Work Closet
The Reading Connections Workforce Development program also operates a professional clothing closet, the Ready for Work Closet. This resource supports our career-ready students as well as clients referred by partner nonprofit agencies.