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City expands 'Skill to Build' workforce effort, extends grant and RFP deadlines to boost participation

Charlotte City Council · January 13, 2026
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City staff described a three-phase 'Skill to Build' program to prepare small businesses and workers for upcoming mobility investments and extended related RFP/grant deadlines to Feb. 3 after receiving low initial responses. The council asked staff to keep outreach and impact data flowing to members.

City staff presented an update on 'Skill to Build,' a workforce and small-business readiness program designed to connect local firms and jobseekers to major upcoming mobility investments.

Economic development director Shahid Rana said the program will follow three phases: (1) a curriculum-development RFP (issued Dec. 8), (2) nonprofit-facilitated delivery and grants, and (3)…

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