Ashe County DSS
DSS offers a Work First Family Assistance program which provides parents with short-term training and other supportive services to help them become employed and move toward self-sufficiency.
E: dssinfo@ashecountygov.com
T: 336-846-5719
Web: Ashe County DSS
Facebook: Ashe DSS
Ashe (Watauga) Opportunities
Enables self-reliance and enhances independence through the provision of vocational, residential, and community opportunities to individuals with barriers to employment and community involvement.
E: tcrouse@woiworks.org
T: 336-489-8585
Web: Watauga Opportunities
Friendship Baptist Church
Offering an English as a second language course. Please call for details.
E: friendshipbaptist@skybest.com
T: 336-982-2080
Facebook: FBC
NC Department of Commerce – Employment Security
The Division of Employment Security is responsible for the administration of the unemployment insurance program for the State of NC.
T: 888-737-0259
Web: NC Employment Security
NC DHHS Services for the Blind
Helping people who are visually impaired, blind and deaf-blind to help them reach their goals of independence and employment.
E: andrea.dickerson@dhhs.nc.gov
T: 336-968-3800
Web: NC DHHS: Services for the Blind
Facebook: DHHS
NC DHHS Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Helping people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind to communicate their needs and to receive information easily and effectively in all aspects of their lives, including employment assistance.
E: heather.foster@dhhs.nc.gov
T: 828-430-7185
Web: NC DHHS
Facebook: DHHS
NC DHHS Employment & Independence for People with Disabilities
(Vocational Rehab)
Helping people with disabilities achieve their goals for employment and independence.
T: 828-278-6250
Web: Employment
NC Works
Providing individuals career services, job seeker tools, education services, labor market information, and workplace training.
E: ashecounty@ncworks.gov
T: 336-982-5627
Web: NCWorks Online
Facebook: NCWorks
Summit Support Services of Ashe
Provides a STEP (Summit Training and Educational Program) program providing activities and learning in acquiring basic life skills, broadening academic knowledge, and providing pre-vocational training. Also offers opportunities for microbusinesses or assistance in working in the community for participants.
T: 336-846-4491
Web: SUMMIT SUPPORT
Facebook: Summit Support
