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 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.

Call for Proposals

This year’s Call for Proposals has officially closed. A copy of the proposed conference agenda will be published in the coming weeks. Please check back for additional information.

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 registration details HERE. 

Governor’s NCWorks Awards of Distinction

Nominations for the 2025 Governor's NCWorks Awards of Distinction have officially closed. This year's award recipients and all nominations received, will be posted on this webpage later this summer.

This year’s awards include the following categories:

• Outstanding Adult

• Outstanding Young Adult

• Outstanding Teen

• Outstanding Employer

• Outstanding Economic Impact *

• Outstanding Innovative Partnership

• Bill Ragland Award

• Wayne Daves Award

(*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.