City of Monroe Celebrates Launch of Habitat for Humanity’s Hope and Hammer Apprenticeship Program
The City of Monroe is proud to celebrate the launch of a new apprenticeship program that will offer hands-on, paid learning opportunities to help residents develop real-world skills and connect directly with in-demand career fields.
The Hope and Hammer Apprenticeship Program, led by Union-Anson County Habitat for Humanity, is part of Monroe's Good Jobs Great Cities 'MonroeWorks' initiative and focuses on building stronger futures through workforce development, apprenticeships, and community collaboration.
The program officially launched during a Hope and Hammer event held September 25 at Habitat for Humanity’s Union-Anson County offices.
Attendees included Teresa Campo, Director of the Monroe Office of Economic Development, along with Dennis Baucom, Construction Management Technology Program Lead at South Piedmont Community College (SPCC), and Dora Devarie, Veteran Career Advisor and Business Services Representative with NCWorks. All three represent member organizations of Monroe’s Good Jobs, Great Cities Cohort, a collaborative group working to connect residents with training and career opportunities.
Union-Anson County Habitat for Humanity has been an important partner in the MonroeWorks initiative since its inception, and other partner organizations such as Common Heart and the Community Shelter of Union County also participated in the event, sharing insight on their workforce support programs.
“Hands-on training, paid career opportunities, and long-term pathways in the construction industry continue to diversify and strengthen Monroe’s position as a hub for workforce development and economic growth,” said Teresa Campo, Director of the Office of Economic Development.
“This program reflects what our MonroeWorks initiative is all about," said City Manager Mark Watson. "Building strong partnerships that help people gain real skills and create lasting careers."
The program is ongoing, and residents can learn more about local apprenticeship and workforce opportunities by visiting www.MonroeWorks.org. Interested participants may also contact Russell Carpenter, Director of Apprenticeships and Work-Based Learning at South Piedmont Community College, at rcarpenter@spcc.edu or 704-290-5892.
