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November 30, 2022

Hiring Construction Career Opportunities for “The Pearl” Innovation District

CHARLOTTE, NC – If Charlotte is your oyster, at the heart of it is a new Pearl of opportunity. Located at the intersection of Baxter Street and McDowell Street in Midtown Charlotte is the future site of The Pearl innovation district, a mixed-use development featuring education, retail, apartments, a hotel, and an open community space.

“The Pearl construction project will generate thousands of jobs, and Atrium is firmly committed to ensuring that individuals from underserved communities with an interest in the construction industry have ample opportunity to become employed on the project,” R.J. Leeper Construction LLC Vice President of Strategic Initiatives Kimberly Henderson said.

By connecting to workforce partners such as NCWorks, Henderson’s team has identified areas of opportunity for job seekers within construction-industry careers. The first Construction Careers Connection Series is open to the public and held on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, from 10 am - 2 pm.

The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library at 2412 Beatties Ford Road is hosting the event. This first session will be informational with hiring opportunities. Workforce partners are also invited to attend to learn more about the variety of roles needed for the multi-year project.

“These type of programs reaffirm our commitment to the communities we serve to bring the programs and resources they deserve and desire to ensure future success for all,” Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Program Manager - Workforce Development David Sniffen said. “We offer on-demand help, one-on-one assistance and have programs and services to assist in every step of the career development process.”

At this time the land is being leveled for the first phase of construction in the first quarter of 2023. According to Henderson, they are currently seeking individuals with carpentry, masonry, concrete, HVAC and electrical experience, as well as heavy equipment operators, steel welders, fabricators, erectors, installers flaggers and general laborers.

“We’re excited to work with companies who are offering job seekers new construction career opportunities,” NCWorks Business Solutions Consultant Terrell Roberts said. “Job seekers can bring their talents to this truly ground-level project that will be a part of Charlotte’s future growth,”

The Pearl will create an innovation ecosystem, grounded in research and academics, to attract businesses, incubate new ideas, attract venture funding and scale small businesses into the companies of Charlotte’s future. The first phase of the District includes Charlotte’s first four-year medical school, Wake Forest University School of Medicine Charlotte.

Although walk-ins are welcome for the first of the Construction Careers Connection Series, job seekers and workforce partners are encouraged to RSVP. The event’s agenda will include a continental breakfast, company representative introductions, a project presentation, and open table discussions with company representatives.

Job seekers and workforce partners interested in attending may RSVP by registering online at https://ConstructionCareerConnection.eventbrite.com. Job seekers are encouraged to bring their resumes and be prepared to meet face-to-face with company representatives.

For job seekers who may need assistance before the event, NCWorks does provide a variety of career readiness workshops that assist with resumes and job interviews, among other skills. For more information about NCWorks Career Center at 8601 McAlpine Park Drive, Suite 110, call 704-566-2870, or visit www.ncworks-charlotte.com online.

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