Be part of the many employers who have taken advantage of the wealth of skills offered by the graduates of the WIA training program. These potential employees bring their academic, vocational and technical achievements and abilities to prospective employers. Employers are encouraged to use this resource to enhance their company staff.

If you are presently looking for a new employee or are interested in hiring in the near future, please complete the Job Availability Form (link below) and submit.  This will be forwarded to Pat Bailey, Business Services Liaison, for the Gaston Workforce Development Board.

Please contact Pat with any questions you may have on recruitment or other Business Services at (704) 862-7867 or by email at 

WIA job candidates are trained and ready to go to work having:

• Successfully completed training possessing a certificate, diploma or degree in their field of study.
• Qualified, job ready and would be an asset to the company for which they represent.
• Pre-screened as to qualification.
• Matched up to meet your particular job specifications.

There are several advantages for making WIA candidates your chosen resource pool. Some of the benefits in choosing WIA candidates are:

• A qualified and trained employee who is committed to job excellence.
• The support of the WIA Program and skilled workers resource pool.
• The opportunity to join a team of satisfied employers who have a successful track record hiring and employing WIA applicants.
• And, the satisfaction of helping someone achieve their goals.