If you are having difficulty finding employment, the New Beginnings Program is the first step toward your new journey… the journey toward self-empowerment and self-sufficiency.  Formerly known as the Displaced Homemaker Program, New Beginnings assists those who:

• have worked in his or her own household and have provided unpaid household services
• are unemployed or underemployed and looking for work
• have been dependent on their own income or the income of another individual or agency but are no longer supported by that income

ADDITIONAL SERVICES AND RESOURCES

• Training Courses and Workshops – New Beginnings offers a variety of classes, workshops and tutorials to address employment needs and personal barriers.
• Job Board – Whether you are looking for entry level or CEO positions, you’ll find it on our Job Board.
• Resume Assistance – Need help with your resume?  Come talk with one of our resume professionals.
• Clothing Boutique – Can’t afford a suit or outfit for your interview?  We will help you find the ‘dress for success’ look you need to get the job.
• Tuition Assistance – Come see if you qualify for our tuition assistance program.

What is a Displaced Homemaker?

Someone who has been out of the workplace or underemployed, depended on another income, lost her/his means of support, and needs to become self-sufficient. Single moms, divorcees, widows, and separated persons usually fit into this category.

A program of the Mecklenburg County Community Support Services Women’s Commission and North Carolina Women Work!