NCWorks Partnership Conference

October 15 - 17, 2025

Sheraton Four Seasons - Greensboro, NC

The NCWorks Partnership Conference traditionally draws hundreds of Workforce Development Professionals from across the state.  Attendees represent workforce development agencies, labor, state and federal government, education, community-based organizations, community colleges and the private sector.  In its 38th year, the Conference continues to offer timely topics and networking opportunities.

This year's conference theme is STRONGER TOGETHER. UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES.

Registration 

• Read the draft agenda and more information here.

• Register at TRAIN.ncworks.gov. 

• The "Early-Bird" Registration Deadline is Sept. 12, 2025. 

Call for Proposals

This year’s Call for Proposals has officially closed. 

Exhibitors

Join the 38th NCWorks Partnership Conference and connect with hundreds of workforce development professionals from across NC! The deadline for exhibitors to officially register is Wednesday, October 1, 2025. 

• View exhibitor registration details HERE. 

Governor’s NCWorks Awards of Distinction

We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Governor's NCWorks Awards of Distinction. This year’s awards include the following categories:

• Outstanding Adult: Brittany Harper, Forest City, NC – Foothills WDB

• Outstanding Young Adult: Haylee Van Deusen, Robbinsville, NC – Southwestern WDB

• Outstanding Teen: Genesis Lam, Shelby, NC – Foothills WDB

• Outstanding Employer: American & Efird LLC, Mt. Holly, NC – Gaston WDB

• *Outstanding Economic Impact: Future of the Automotive Community Toyota Strategies (FACTS) – GuilfordWorks

• Outstanding Innovative Partnership: Gaston College/Lincoln County Health Academy, Lincolnton, NC – Centralina WDB

•  Outstanding Private Sector Workforce Development Board Member - Bill Ragland Award: Rodney Carson, Cary, NC – Capital Area WDB

•  Outstanding Customer Service in Workforce Development - Wayne Daves Award: Anthony Simpson (NCWorks Career Center- Lincoln County), Lincolnton, NC – Centralina WDB

(*Denotes a new award category for 2025)

Please check back periodically for additional updates. For questions or more information regarding the 2025 NCWorks Partnership Conference, contact us at ncworksconference@commerce.nc.gov.