Charlotte Opens 29 City Jobs for High School Graduates at $23 Per Hour
High school grads can earn $23 an hour as Charlotte launches its newest batch of full-time jobs. The city’s Education to Employment program is looking to fill 29 positions through March 24.
Jobs range from airport operations to public safety, with 14 different roles to choose from. Each job comes with full benefits, mentoring, and paid training.
“This program is important to increasing economic opportunities for our early graduating talent to gain work experience and increase their skills while exploring their chosen career path within the City of Charlotte,” said Danielle Frazier, Special Assistant to the City Manager for Workforce Development to charlotte.gov.
Charlotte Government Job Opportunities for High School Grads
Now in its second year, the E2E program offers free Central Piedmont Community College classes to workers after six months. This combination of work and education creates paths for career growth.
Requirements are simple: graduate from CMS or get a GED, be 18 by July 2025 and pass basic screening. The city accepts both high school diplomas and GED certificates.
A 2024 program participant praised the impact. “The opportunities that I’m able to receive from working here are great. I do believe this job is very valuable and it sets the foundation up for my future career,” said Noor Hamdoun to yahoo.com.
New hires will join a team spread across 22 departments with 400 different types of jobs. It’s an opportunity for graduates to start solid careers without needing college or military service.
Charlotte puts youth employment and workforce development at the top of its list. Early results show the program is successfully developing local talent.
Each new employee gets paired with experienced staff members who help them learn and grow. After six months, they can take classes at Central Piedmont to build more skills.
Interested students can check the city’s job board or email workforcedevelopment@charlottenc.gov. Local organizations provide extra support to help participants succeed.
Charlotte plans to expand the program in future years to bring in more graduates while building up its workforce and community connections.
