Has your job been impacted by the disaster?
Help is here.
Hurricane Helene caused widespread disruption to the WNC economy.
Chart a new path forward with the National Dislocated Worker Grant.
We offer free assistance and resources for both workers and employers. Help is also available to provide temporary workers for employers during the recovery phase.
Fill out our quick form to start the conversation.
Do you need temporary employment until your workplace gets back on its feet?
There are 2 grants serving the region:
The National Dislocated Worker Grant provides resources to respond to large, unexpected layoff events causing significant job losses by helping dislocated workers obtain training to change career paths or seek other full-time employment. This grant can also assist employers hiring dislocated workers.
The Disaster Recovery Employment Grant provides temporary jobs for individuals temporarily or permanently laid off as a consequence of the disaster or emergency. This includes self-employed individuals who became unemployed or significantly underemployed as a result of the disaster. The purpose of these jobs are to assist local recovery efforts through cleanup, repair of facilities, and humanitarian assistance in the counties impacted.
Grants are administered in partnership by:
Southwestern Commission | Southwestern Workforce Development Board
Land of Sky Regional Council | Mountain Area Workforce Development Board
High Country Council of Governments | High Country Workforce Development Board
Foothills Regional Commission | Foothills Workforce Development Board
Western Piedmont Council of Governments | Western Piedmont Workforce Development Board
The National Dislocated Worker Grant is 100% federally supported by the US Department of Labor through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act as part of an award totaling $6,250,069 to the Southwester Workforce Development Board. Grant funding is available through a partnership with the NC Department of Commerce.