NCWorks for Farmworkers - NCWorks para Trabajadores Agrícolas

Please visit NC Department of Health and Human Services to learn more about the health-related services North Carolina offers and manages, including farmworker health programs.

NC Farmworker Health Program – Working to improve the health of migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their families Our mission is to improve the health of migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their families by providing funding, training, and technical assistance to a statewide network of outreach and health care providers.

Agricultural Services at the North Carolina Department of Labor 30th Annual Gold Star Growers' Meeting! Had a great time interacting with our growers!

Hot Job!

Director of Transportation and Staff Training at Blue Star Camps in Hendersonville, NC. Job is Temporary, 4/1/2024 - 9/30/2024.

Coordinate transportation for up to 1000 campers and 350 staff members of summer camp for arrivals, departures, and trips during camp season; book services for transportation and logistics, negotiate contracts with transportation vendors and manage transportation budget; supervise up to 120 seasonal camp counselors; provide training and support to staff to ensure safe driving practices; organize training for camp staff; coordinate and negotiate contracts with training course providers and instructors; support training course providers and camp staff.

Got to www.ncworks.gov and search for Job Order #12683909 for more details!

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Foreign Labor Team out at Wishon Evergreens and Bottomley Evergreens and Farms!

Thank you so much to North Carolina Extension for inviting us to speak at the Agricultural Partner Regional Networking Event on September 13th!

Missed the State of North Carolina H-2A Foreign Labor Program Training Event? Watch the recording today!

H-2A Foreign Labor Meeting

Kudos to our Foreign Labor/Agricultural Services team for organizing today’s H-2A training event in Johnston County!

Please join us August 16th for our first State of North Carolina
H-2A Foreign Labor Program Training Event! See details and registration on the link below:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/675977816847

NCWorks Webinar on Services for Latino Communities

Take Extra Precautions When Working Outdoors in High Temperatures

Tome Precauciones Adicionales Cuando Trabaje al Aire Libre a Altas Temperaturas

Business Recovery Grants Are Now Being Accepted

The NC Department of Revenue has launched Phase 2 of the Business Recovery Grant Program. All applications are due by closing on Wednesday, June 1.
Legislation signed by Gov. Roy Cooper in March 2022 expanded the eligibility requirements of the Business Recovery Grant Program, making grants available to more North Carolina businesses in Phase 2. Eligible businesses that received other COVID-19 relief are also eligible for a grant.
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Las subvenciones de recuperación empresarial ahora están siendo aceptadas

El Departamento de Ingresos de Carolina del Norte ha lanzado la Fase 2 del Programa de Subvenciones para la Recuperación de Negocios. Todas las solicitudes deben cerrarse el miércoles 1 de junio.
La legislación firmada por el gobernador Roy Cooper en marzo de 2022 amplió los requisitos de elegibilidad del Programa de Subvenciones de Recuperación de Negocios, haciendo que las subvenciones estén disponibles para más empresas de Carolina del Norte en la Fase 2. Las empresas elegibles que recibieron otro alivio de COVID-19 son elegibles para una subvención en la Fase 2.

Attention all North Carolina Farmworkers!
A special listening session that will give you the opportunity to express your concerns, or to voice your opinions, suggestions, or any needs you may have will take place on May 26. During this time, various federal and local agencies will be seeking input from you as well as providing you with their latest news and updates.
In order to participate, you must register at: https://bit.ly/38mMKlY

¡Atención a todos los trabajadores agrícolas de Carolina del Norte!
Una sesión especial para escuchar que le dará la oportunidad de expresar sus inquietudes, o de expresar sus opiniones, sugerencias o cualquier necesidad que pueda tener tomara lugar el 26 de mayo. Durante este tiempo, varias agencias federales y locales escucharan su opinión, y les proporcionarán las últimas noticias y actualizaciones.
Para participar, debe registrarse en: https://bit.ly/38mMKlY

March 25 - 31, 2022

Grant Available to Migrant/Seasonal Farmworkers to Obtain High School Equivalency

The High School Equivalency Program (HEP) is a program made possible by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education to Wake Technical Community College. The grant provides migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their families the necessary training to obtain the high school equivalency credential.

For more information, go to: https://www.waketech.edu/programs-courses/non-credit/strengthen-basic-skills/complete-high-school/hep
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Subsidio disponible para trabajadores agrícolas migrantes/de temporada para obtener el equivalente a la escuela secundaria

HEP es un programa que ha recibido fondos suministrados por el Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos a Wake Technical Community College a fin de ofrecer a los trabajadores migrantes y campesinos, y a sus familiares directos el entrenamiento necesario para obtener el certificado de equivalencia al high school.

Para obtener más información, vaya a: https://www.waketech.edu/programs-courses/non-credit/strengthen-basic-skills/complete-high-school/hep/programa-equivalencia

HEP - for Seasonal Workers | Wake Technical Community College The High School Equivalency Program (HEP) is a program made possible by a grant from the United States Department of Education to Wake Technical Community College. The Grant provides migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their families the necessary training to obtain the high school equivalency cred...

The National Human Trafficking Hotline connects victims and survivors of s*x and labor trafficking with services and supports to get help and stay safe. The Trafficking Hotline also receives tips about potential situations of s*x and labor trafficking and facilitates reporting that information to the appropriate authorities in certain cases.

The toll-free phone, 1-888-373-7888, and SMS text lines, 233733, and live online chat function are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Help is available in English or Spanish, or in more than 200 additional languages through an on-call interpreter.

Hearing and speech-impaired individuals can contact the Trafficking Hotline by dialing 711, the free national access number that connects to Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).

The Trafficking Hotline does not provide services directly to victims or survivors but rather connects them with vetted services and supports around the country. Correspondence with the Trafficking Hotline is confidential, and you may request assistance or report a tip anonymously.
https://humantraffickinghotline.org/national-hotline-overview
La Línea Directa Nacional contra la Trata de Personas conecta a las víctimas y sobrevivientes de la trata s*xual y laboral con servicios y apoyos para obtener ayuda y mantenerse a salvo. La Línea Directa contra la Trata también recibe consejos sobre situaciones potenciales de trata s*xual y laboral y facilita el reporte de esa información a las autoridades correspondientes en ciertos casos.

El teléfono gratuito, 1-888-373-7888, y las líneas de texto SMS, 233733, y la función de chat en vivo en línea están disponibles las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana, los 365 días del año. La ayuda está disponible en inglés o español, o en más de 200 idiomas adicionales a través de un intérprete de guardia.

Las personas con problemas auditivos o del habla pueden comunicarse con la Línea Directa contra la Trata marcando el 711, el número de acceso nacional gratuito que conecta con los Servicios de Retransmisión de Telecomunicaciones (TRS).

La Línea directa de trata no brinda servicios directamente a las víctimas o sobrevivientes, sino que los conecta con servicios y apoyos examinados en todo el país. La correspondencia con la Línea Directa contra la Trata es confidencial, y usted puede solicitar asistencia o informar una pista de forma anónima. https://humantraffickinghotline.org/obtenga-ayuda

National Hotline Overview The National Human Trafficking Hotline connects victims and survivors of s*x and labor trafficking with services and supports to get help and stay safe. The Trafficking Hotline also receives tips about potential situations of s*x and labor trafficking and facilitates reporting that information to th...

N95 Mask Giveaway in Rocky Mount on Saturday

Get free COVID-19 home tests
"All U.S. households are eligible to order 4 free home COVID-19 tests. Trials are free. Proofs will be submitted within 7 to 12 days of the order. Ask for your tests now to have when you need them. If you need a test right away, check out other places where you can get tested for free in your area." – https://www.covidtests.gov/es/

Obtenga pruebas caseras gratuitas de COVID-⁠19
“Todos los hogares de EE.UU. son elegibles para ordenar 4 pruebas caseras gratuitas de COVID-⁠19. Las pruebas son gratuitas. Las pruebas serán enviadas en un plazo de 7 a 12 días a partir del pedido. Pida sus pruebas ahora para tenerlas cuando las necesite. Si necesita una prueba de inmediato, consulte otros lugares donde puede realizarse pruebas de forma gratuita en su área.” – https://www.covidtests.gov/es/

COVIDtests.gov - Pruebas caseras gratuitas de COVID-19 Todos los hogares de EE.UU. son elegibles para ordenar 4 pruebas caseras gratuitas de COVID-19. Las pruebas son gratuitas. Las pruebas serán enviadas en un plazo de 7 a 12 días a partir del pedido.

Boosters Are Now Available for All Vaccines

Every adult in the United States is now eligible for a COVID vaccine booster shot, depending on how much time has passed since the original vaccination.

For more information and to find a booster vaccine location near you, go to: https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/vaccines/boosters
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Dosis de Refuerzo Para Todas las Vacunas Contra el COVID-19 Ahora Están Disponibles

Todo adulto en los Estados Unidos ahora es eligible para recibir la dosis de refuerzo dependiendo cuanto tiempo ha pasado desde la vacunación original.

Para más información y para encontrar un proveedor de la dosis de refuerzo en su área visite: https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/vaccines/boosters

COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters | NC COVID-19 COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters Can you get a COVID-19 booster? Start over Versión en español Boosters Now Available for All COVID-19 Vaccines To strengthen and extend protections against COVID-19, boosters are now available to all North Carolinians 18 and older. If you are eligible, you should get a bo...