Mid-Carolina Workforce Development Board seeks businesses to participate in 2026 “My Future So Bright” & NextGen Summer Work Program

By Staff Report, posted Feb 3, 2026 on BizFayetteville.com

Graphic courtesy of Mid-Carolina Development Board

The Mid-Carolina Workforce Development Board is actively seeking local businesses to participate in the MFSB & NextGen Summer Work Program – a valuable resource to help supplement a business’s summer staffing needs while investing in the area’s future workforce.

By engaging in this partnership, businesses can:

Access motivated young workers at no direct cost to their business. Wages are funded through federal grants.
Help develop Cumberland County’s future workforce by providing meaningful, hands-on work experience.
Address seasonal staffing challenges and maintain efficiency during peak summer months.
Strengthen their connection to the community by supporting a program that benefits both youth and local employers.

Qualified youth aged 15+ are placed at approved worksites, including private businesses. The program runs for approximately nine weeks, beginning June 8, 2026. Participants earn $15 per hour, fully funded by the program. Businesses provide supervision, a supportive environment and meaningful job tasks.

Interested businesses are encouraged to complete the Business Interest Form.

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