NCWorks Partnership Conference

October 14 - 16, 2026

Sheraton Four Seasons - Greensboro, NC

The NCWorks Partnership Conference traditionally draws hundreds of Workforce Development Professionals from across the state.  Attendees represent workforce development agencies, labor, state and federal government, education, community-based organizations, community colleges and the private sector.  In its 39th year, the Conference continues to offer timely topics and networking opportunities.

Registration

Please return later this spring for details about the 2026 NCWorks Partnership Conference, scheduled to take place October 14-16, 2026, in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Call for Proposals

This year’s Call for Proposals will open soon. Please check back for additional details.

Exhibitors

Please joins us for the 39^th NCWorks Partnership Conference and connect with hundreds of workforce development professionals from across North Carolina. Details on how to register coming soon!

Governor’s NCWorks Awards of Distinction

This year’s award nominations are not yet open for submission. Stay tuned for more information!

This year’s awards include the following categories:

• Outstanding Adult
• Outstanding Young Adult
• Outstanding Teen
• Outstanding Employer
• Outstanding Economic Impact
• Outstanding Innovative Partnership
• Outstanding Private Sector Workforce Development Board Member - Bill Ragland Award
• Outstanding Customer Service in Workforce Development - Wayne Daves Award

Please check back periodically for additional NCWorks Partnership Conference updates. For questions or more information, contact us at ncworksconference@commerce.nc.gov.