Empowering Employment for Individuals with Specialized Needs

Helping you find meaningful work in Mecklenburg and Gaston County.

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Pathway 2 Employment is a nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals with specialized needs find meaningful jobs in Mecklenburg and Gaston counties through personalized coaching and support.

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Empowering Employment Opportunities

We help individuals with specialized needs achieve meaningful employment through personalized support and guidance.

Personalized Job Coaching
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A beige cloth tote bag with the word 'VOLUNTEER' printed on it, placed on a rustic wooden bench. The background features a glass wall with a grid pattern, possibly a window or a door, offering a view of a brick wall.

Tailored support throughout the job search, application, and interview preparation processes.

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Two individuals are engaged in a collaborative setting. One person is holding a smartphone displaying a website, and the other is seated at a table with a laptop open, showing a job preference page. They seem to be reviewing or comparing information on both devices.
A customer service area features a desk with two employees, one wearing a red uniform and the other assisting a customer. The setting includes a colorful backdrop with life-sized cutouts of young people and the word 'Loop' in large letters. The counter displays digital numbers, and promotional materials are placed on the desk.
A customer service area features a desk with two employees, one wearing a red uniform and the other assisting a customer. The setting includes a colorful backdrop with life-sized cutouts of young people and the word 'Loop' in large letters. The counter displays digital numbers, and promotional materials are placed on the desk.
Job Search Assistance

We aid clients in finding job opportunities that match their skills and interests.

Support for Clients

Dedicated job coaches engaged.
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Pathway 2 Employment helped me find a job that truly aligns with my skills and aspirations.

John Doe

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A metallic pole featuring a blue sticker with the phrase 'Helping Others Helps Yourself' and a black stencil art depiction of a face resembling a mask or skull.

Their personalized approach made all the difference in my job search and interview preparation process.

Jane Smith

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A person crouches in front of a clothing and shoe donation bin with colorful graffiti-covered walls in the background. The bin has text indicating it's for the National Children's Cancer Society. The person is wearing a black shirt and ripped jeans, pointing towards the camera. A pile of clothing items is visible on the ground nearby.
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Serving Mecklenburg and Gaston counties with personalized job coaching and support for individuals with specialized needs seeking meaningful employment.

Mecklenburg
Gaston
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Helping individuals find meaningful employment opportunities.

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Eric Thompson, President

704-712-0337

eric.thompson@p2encus.com

Shamar Finney, Vice President

704-300-5583

shamar.finney@p2encus.com

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