

“Many of the services available through NCWorks are available to all North Carolina citizens,” Caudill advised. “NCWorks does more to help with addressing this problem than simply place individuals into jobs,” Caudill added.įor qualifying individuals, funding is available for training programs to help prepare them to fill most needed jobs, she mentioned regarding one. Many services are available to job seekers at NCWorks which help fill that employment void. “With the continued labor shortage, businesses are in greater need of assistance recruiting qualified employees,” explained Caudill, whose role with the council involves working on behalf of member communities including Mount Airy and Surry County. When asked Thursday afternoon what was facilitating the move, Tammy Caudill, strategic initiatives coordinator of the Piedmont Triad Regional Council, indicated that it is space-related - linked to increased demands for center services and a need to better accommodate that. Those needing to access services during that time can contact the NCWorks Career Center of Forsyth County at 33 or online at for assistance from Tuesday through next Friday. The center will be closing on Monday and is to remain inactive until reopening on Oct.

Officials say that a one-week shutdown of the NCWorks Career Center will accompany the move, which was announced Thursday by the Piedmont Triad Regional Workforce Development Board based in Kernersville. Pine St./Suite 300 facility that is near Mill Creek General Store. That is less that a mile from the existing 541 W. in a building formerly occupied by Farm Bureau in the vicinity of CF Jones Classic Cafe. For further information call the rescue squad at 374-4100.Ī local operation that aids job seekers is on the move - but only a short distance away from the present location of the NCWorks Career Center of Surry County in Mount Airy. The Barn at Heritage Farm is located at 152 Heritage Farm Lane, off of Caves Mill Road in Dobson. Additionally, The Bledsoes and The Mylon Hayes Family will perform. Bledsoe, who sings gospel professionally, will perform. In addition to the chicken stew served, Bledsoe said the night is set to be quite entertaining. However, the next - and possibly the most enjoyable - opportunity to contribute to the squad is Saturday evening. The chief said fundraising efforts are ongoing, and the squad also gets funding from the United fund. “There is no special tax levied on our behalf. “We aren’t like the volunteer fire departments,” explained Bledsoe. While he is thankful for the public dollars the squad gets from Surry County and the town of Dobson, it’s not enough to keep everything at the squad running. “The rescue squad needs the support of people right now as much as they need the rescue squad when they call 911,” said Bledsoe, noting the squad is an all-volunteer force.

It is also eyeing a new ambulance, which is an expenditure of more than $100,000.
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His squad must raise money to pay electric bills, upgrade equipment and pay on loans for vehicles now in use. While he welcomes all to attend, Bledsoe also encourages those can afford it to donate as they walk through the door. “It offers a good, family-friendly night out,” he explained. He also said the concert isn’t all about the money, either. While the maze yielded more money than the concert ($1,800 being the singing’s best so far), Bledsoe called the maze a month-long ordeal.

Chicken stew will be served at 5 p.m., with performances kicking off at 6 p.m.įour years ago the gospel performance took the place of a Halloween maze the rescue squad ran. Jonathan Bledsoe, the rescue squad chief, said he and others will take to the stage on Saturday at The Barn at Heritage Farm.īledsoe said those who attend are asked to donate $10 at the door. DOBSON - On Saturday the Dobson Rescue Squad will hold its annual gospel music fundraiser.
