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Cognitive Connections 1109 2nd Avenue SW Hickory, NC 28602 or 504 Wilkesboro Blvd., SE Lenoir, NC 28645 ServiceArea: Alexander County Burke County CaldwellCounty Catawba County BusinessHours: 8:00 am -5:00 pm Monday - Friday | Mission Statement The mission of The Cognitive Connection is to provide quality case management services, job development services, and cognitive skills training for individuals that will improve the quality of their lives and allow them access to educational and employment opportunities that will lead them to become self-sufficient productive citizens in their communities. | Who is served? Customers are clients applying for services through the Workforce Investment Act (WIA). Clients are youth, adults and dislocated workers who live in Caldwell County. | WhatServices are Provided:  | WIA intensive services for adults and dislocated workers. Services may include: Aptitude & Ability Assessments, Career Counseling, Vocational Training, Pre-Employment Training, Cognitive Skills Training, Job Development, Follow-up Case Management, Advocacy & Support Services |  | WIA youth (ages 16-18). Services include: Aptitude & Ability Assessments, Career Counseling, GED, Pre-Employment Training, Cognitive Skills Training, Job Development, Follow-up Case Management | FeeCharged? None | TelephoneNumbers: Hickory: (828) 327-6026 (828) 327-8796 FAX e-mail: cmwkrc@twave.net Caldwell County JobLink (828) 757-5622 (828) 757-5632 FAX ContactPersons Kathleen Clay, Supervisor Chris Daniels, Job Developer Jim Clay, Job Developer Hope Orren, Case Manager Renee Michaux, Office Assistant | | | |