Make local connections
Are you a student? Looking for a new start? We are dedicated to connecting people with job opportunities, helping with career pathways, and teaching marketable skills.
Plant your roots. Grow your lifestyle.
Meet Our Team
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Sarah Crisp
DIRECTOR
“Being born and raised in Morganton, I take a special interest in serving Appalachia and wish to work towards creating equitable and sustainable solutions for the region I call home.”
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Deisy Zavala Vazquez
CASE MANAGER
"Burke County has changed tremendously in the years that I have lived here. There is growth happening in every corner and there are many opportunities to work in Burke to help build a strong future for young people.”
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Ricardo Iniguez
COMMUNITY OUTREACH COORDINATOR
“California born Carolina raised has always been one of the ways that I have been able to describe myself. Being able to help and grow with a community that has always been there for me is a great blessing.”
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Learn about various career fields in Burke County. From manufacturing, healthcare, the trades, and opportunities for entrepreneurship. There are endless opportunities waiting for you to explore.
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We partner with local industries to educate young people and their parents about the job opportunities available in Burke County and the training required to pursue a career in those fields.
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Whether you are a student, or looking for a new start, we can connect you to local training and education opportunities to further your career and build a successful future.