Resources

Curated tools, guides, and support materials to help you navigate your career journey with confidence, clarity, and community.

Career Development

Tools and guides to help you navigate your job search with confidence.

  • Resume Writing Guide

    Best practices for crafting a standout resume

  • LinkedIn Profile Optimization

    Tips to make your LinkedIn profile recruiter-ready

  • Interview Preparation Toolkit

    Common questions, frameworks, and practice strategies

Training & Education

Courses, certifications, and learning opportunities to sharpen your skills.

  • Leadership Development

    Resources for building leadership capabilities

  • IT & Technical Skills

    Guides for upskilling in technology and digital tools

  • Professional Certifications

    Information on industry-recognized certifications

Emotional Wellness & Mindset

Resources to support your mental health and build resilience during career transition.

  • Emotional Intelligence Materials

    Well-being and communication strategies

  • Mindset & Confidence Training

    Techniques from our Thrive on Thursdays sessions

  • Stress Management Resources

    Coping strategies for job search anxiety

Financial Literacy

Build financial confidence and make wise decisions during your transition.

  • Financial Literacy 101

    Fundamentals from our monthly sessions with Sam

  • Budgeting During Job Search

    Practical tips for managing finances between roles

  • Benefits & Compensation Guide

    Understanding total compensation packages

Faith & Purpose

Faith-driven encouragement to remind you your purpose is bigger than your circumstances.

  • Faith-Driven Job Search

    Insights from our monthly sessions with Jonathan

  • Purpose & Identity Reflection

    Guides for rediscovering your calling during transition

Networking & Community

Connect with others and build relationships that open doors.

  • Networking Best Practices

    How to build genuine professional connections

  • Coffee Meetup Locations

    Find your nearest AHF in-person chapter

  • Mentoring Connections

    How to find and engage with a career mentor

Charlotte career community directory

Find your next community

Explore networking groups, career-transition support, professional associations, and business referral communities in Charlotte and online. Search or filter the directory, then open any card to see its full schedule, contacts, chapters, and registration details.

40organizations and networks
93chapters and programs
3focused resource categories
Information reviewed in June 2026. All meeting times are listed in Eastern Time. Please confirm current schedules, locations, and availability with the organization before attending.
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General Networking Groups8

Single-Chapter Groups

Charlotte Young Professionals Group

General networkingIn personMembership applies
Events held at random times
Registration/ticket purchase required to attend events
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Friends With Business

General networkingIn personMembership applies
Meets on the last Thursday of every month from 8:30 am – 10:00 am*
Gourmand, 4425 Sharon Road, Suite S120, Charlotte, NC 28211
Registration/ticket purchase required for non-members to attend events
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Multi-Chapter Groups

Association for Corporate Growth (ACG)

General networkingIn personMembership applies
Each chapter has its own schedule
Registration required
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Charlotte Area Chamber of Commerce

General networkingIn personMembership applies
Meets on the 1st Monday of every month from 6: 00 pm – 8: 00 pm*
VisArt Video, 3104 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, NC 28205
Membership required to attend certain events, but there are other events open to non-members
Visit website

Great Careers Network (GCN)

General networkingVirtualMembership applies
Each chapter has its own schedule
Registration/ticket purchase required, you will be sent the Zoom link
Membership required to attend certain events, but there are other events open to non-members
Visit website

Network Charlotte Foundation

General networkingIn personOpen access
Each chapter has its own schedule
Alchemy CoWorking, 2459 Wilkinson Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28208
Registration recommended
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Strive Networking

General networkingIn personRegistration required
Each chapter has its own schedule
The Conspiracy, 412 West 5th Street, Suite C120, Charlotte, NC 28202
Registration/ticket purchase required to attend events
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Network After Work

General networkingHybrid or mixedRegistration required
Each chapter has its own schedule
Format: In-person/Zoom
Registration/ticket purchase required to attend events
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Jobseeker Support Groups15

Single-Chapter Groups

Professionals in Career Transition

Job seeker supportVirtualOpen access
Meets every Monday from 8: 00 am – 9: 00 am
Registration not required

Stronger Together Job Club

Job seeker supportIn personOpen access
Meets every Monday from 10: 00 am – 11: 00 am
The Club at Super G Mart, 10500 Centrum Parkway, Pineville, NC 28134
Registration not required

Career Club Corner For Job Seekers

Job seeker supportVirtualMembership applies
Meets every Monday from 12: 00 pm – 1: 00 pm
Registration required to attend your first meeting, you will be sent the Zoom link
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Christians in Career Transition

Job seeker supportIn personOpen access
Meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
St. Matthew Catholic Church, 8105 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28277
Registration not required
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Careers in Transition Network

Job seeker supportIn personOpen access
Meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, 292 Munn Road East, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Registration not required, although you have to contact Tony to join the LinkedIn group
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Job Seekers’ Club @ VisArt

Job seeker supportIn personOpen access
Meets every Tuesday from 10: 00 am – 11: 00 am
VisArt Video, 3104 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, NC 28205
Registration not required
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Executive Advocates

Job seeker supportVirtualOpen access
Meets every other Tuesday from 10: 00 am – 12: 00 pm
Registration not required

The Davidson Career Transition Program

Job seeker supportIn personOpen access
Meets on the 1st Wednesday of every month from 9:30 am – 12:00 pm*
Davidson United Methodist Church, 233 South Main Street, Davidson, NC 28036
Registration not required
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CTK – Career Crossroads Community

Job seeker supportIn personOpen access
Meets on the 2nd and 4th of Wednesday of every month from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Christ the King Church, 13501 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28278
Registration not required

Bulletproof Your Career

Job seeker supportVirtualMembership applies
Meets every Thursday from 7: 45 pm – 8: 45 pm
Registration required, you will be sent the Zoom link
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Fresh Start Fridays Job Seeker Support Group

Job seeker supportVirtualRegistration required
Meets on the 2nd Friday of every month from 1: 00 pm – 2: 00 pm
Registration required to attend your first meeting, you will be sent the Zoom link
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Stronger Together: Support For Your Job Search

Job seeker supportHybrid or mixedRegistration required
Meets every Tuesday from 10: 00 am – 11: 30 am
Format: In-person/Zoom
Registration required to attend your first meeting
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Multi-Chapter Groups

Crossroads Career Services

Job seeker supportVirtualRegistration required
Meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month from 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Registration required, you will be sent the Zoom link
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Great Careers Network (GCN)

Job seeker supportVirtualRegistration required
Meets on the 2nd Monday and 4th Thursday of every month from 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Registration/ticket purchase required, you will be sent the Zoom link
Visit website

Accountability and Hopeful Fridays (AHF)

Job seeker supportHybrid or mixedOpen access
Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Registration not required
Visit website
Business Owner/Entrepreneur Referral Groups17

Single-Chapter Groups

Charlotte Business Network (CBN)

Business and entrepreneurIn personMembership applies
Meets every Tuesday from 7: 00 am – 8: 30 am
Stacks Kitchen, 11100 Monroe Road, Matthews, NC 28105
Registration not required
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PitchBreakfast

Business and entrepreneurIn personRegistration required
Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Sparkhouse West at Shiloh Institutional Baptist Church, 2400 Greenland Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28208
Registration/ticket purchase required to attend events
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Charlotte Business Group

Business and entrepreneurIn personMembership applies
Meets on the 1st Friday of every month from 8: 00 am – 9: 30 am
Bitty & Beau’s Coffee, 1930 Camden Road, Suite 236, Charlotte, NC 28203
Registration/ticket purchase required
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Epic Networking

Business and entrepreneurIn personMembership applies
Meets on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Friday of every month from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Rise Cafe, 233 South Broad Street, Mooresville, NC 28115
You can attend 2 meetings in total for free before you have to join the group
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Multi-Chapter Groups

Building Better Business by Referral (4BR)

Business and entrepreneurIn personMembership applies
Each chapter has its own schedule
Carolina Ale House, 1342 Broadcloth Street, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Membership page
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Business Leaders of Charlotte (BLOC)

Business and entrepreneurIn personMembership applies
Each chapter has its own schedule
Ames Street Marketplace, 215 North Ames Street, Suite 1000, Matthews, NC 28105
Membership page
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Business Leaders Unleashed (BLU)

Business and entrepreneurIn personMembership applies
Each chapter has its own schedule
PetalCakes, 305 McGill Avenue NW, Suite 210, Concord, NC 28025
Registration required
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Business Network International (BNI)

Business and entrepreneurHybrid or mixedMembership applies
Each chapter has its own schedule
Light of Christ United Methodist Church, 9212 Bryant Farms Road, Charlotte, NC 28277
Registration required to attend as a visitor
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Carolinas Referral Group (CRG)

Business and entrepreneurIn personMembership applies
Each chapter has its own schedule
Flywheel Coworking Concord, 57 Union Street South, Concord, NC 28025
Registration not required
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Charlotte Entrepreneurs

Business and entrepreneurIn personMembership applies
Each chapter has its own schedule
The Heist Brewery, 1030 Woodward Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28206
Registration/ticket purchase required to attend events
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Charlotte Networking Knowledge

Business and entrepreneurHybrid or mixedRegistration required
Each chapter has its own schedule
Format: In-person/Zoom
Registration/ticket purchase required to attend most events, but there are occasional free events
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Chief Executive Network (CEN)

Business and entrepreneurIn personMembership applies
Each chapter has its own schedule
Membership required to attend events
Visit website

Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO)

Business and entrepreneurHybrid or mixedMembership applies
Each chapter has its own schedule
Format: In-person/Zoom
Registration required
Visit website

Happy Neighborhood Project (HNP)

Business and entrepreneurVirtualMembership applies
Each chapter has its own schedule
Format: Zoom
Registration required
Visit website

Network Build Grow (NBG)

Business and entrepreneurHybrid or mixedMembership applies
Each chapter has its own schedule, special events held at random times
Format: In-person/Zoom
Membership required to attend certain events, but there are other events open to non-members
Visit website

Network in Action (NIA)

Business and entrepreneurIn personMembership applies
Each chapter has its own schedule
Rooster’s Wood-Fired Kitchen, 6601 Carnegie Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28211
Registration required to attend a meeting as a guest
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Charlotte Business Exchange (CBEX)

Business and entrepreneurIn personMembership applies
Each chapter has its own schedule
Suffolk Punch Brewing – SouthPark, 4400 Sharon Road, Unit G23D, Charlotte, NC 28211
Membership required to attend certain events, but there are other events open to non-members
Visit website

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