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.

Call for Proposals

This year’s Call for Proposals is now open and accepting submissions. Details and directions for this year’s process are explained in this FLYER. The deadline for submission is April 17, 2025. 

Governor’s NCWorks Awards of Distinction

Nominations for the 2025 Governor's NCWorks Awards of Distinction are now being accepted. The deadline for all nominations is at 5:00 PM on May 15, 2025.

Use the links below to download a blank worksheet to draft your nomination. Each worksheet provides a link to officially submit an award nomination. (*Denotes a new award category for 2025)

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

Nomination results and the recipients of the 2025 Governor’s NCWorks Awards of Distinction will be posted on this webpage later this summer.

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.