The Family Focus Guide helps families and individuals in and around the Fayetteville area find resources in our community.

If you have a service-focused organization that serves families in the Fayetteville, Cumberland County area and would like to be listed, please email us at [email protected].

Organization Name
NCWorks Career Center - Cumberland County
Program Name
Program Description

Offers assessments and counseling for career choices and goals. Provides financial assistance with tuition and books at a community college or trade center for up to 2 years.

A list of participating providers can be found here:
https://www.ncworks.gov/vosnet/drills/provider/provdrill.aspx?geo=3701000000&pu=1&plang=E

Also provides on-the-job training and internships.

Phone
910-486-1010
Hours of Operation
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Organization Name
Center for Economic Empowerment and Development
Program Description

The Women's Business Center (WBC) provides technical assistance and support to women entrepreneurs who are looking to start or expand their small businesses. We provide assistance to women in the phrases of small business:start up assistance,, education/training, finance, management and marketing.

Address
230 Hay Street Fayetteville, NC 28301
Phone
910-323-3377
Hours of Operation
Monday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; Tuesday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; Wednesday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; Thursday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Counties Served
Cumberland
Organization Name
Cumberland County Department of Social Services
Program Name
Program Description

Assists non-disabled adults with minor children to secure employment by providing education, training, and supportive services.

Supportive Services includes providing temporary financial assistance, with monthly payments based on needs and resources.

Phone
910-677-2999
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served
Cumberland
Organization Name
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Program Description

The Workforce development Center provides services to youth, unskilled adults, dislocated workers, and welfare-to-work recipients for entry and re-entry into the labor force, by offering occupational skills/training and job search placement activities. The WDC also administers the Summer Youth Employment (youth work permit) and Training Program for youth ages 14-21, and the Five Percent Older Individual Activity Program for persons 55 years or older who need help obtaining employment.

Phone
910-323-3421
Organization Name
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Program Description

Provides services to youth, unskilled adults, dislocated workers, and welfare-to-work recipients for entry and re-entry into the labor force, by offering occupational skills/training and job search placement activities. Administers the Summer Youth Employment (youth work permit) and Training Program for youth ages 14-21, and the Five Percent Older Individual Activity Program for persons 55 years or older who need help obtaining employment.

Phone
910-321-6401