One Body One Source (OBOS), also known as Nehemiah Economic Development Association, is a North Carolina–based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to equipping opportunity youth and underserved adults with the skills, direct aid support, and support needed to thrive in today's workforce.

Through Krafty Academy, our flagship workforce development initiative, OBOS delivers pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship-aligned training, and community-based learning experiences designed to meet local labor needs while restoring dignity, stability, and purpose.

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Empowering Opportunity Youth

Empowering Future Builders

Pre-apprenticeship and occupational skills training aligned with regional labor demand

Construction and skilled-trade exposure, including housing rehabilitation and infrastructure projects

Multiple career pathways, including peer support, community services, construction, transportation, film/media production, music production, and entry-level healthcare support roles

Creative economy and media production pathways, including roles in film, music, and digital content production

Community-based projects and paid work experiences across workforce, creative, and service sectors

Direct aid support, professional development, and soft-skills training supporting long-term employment success

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What We Offer

Krafty Academy is not a traditional classroom. We're a workforce development ecosystem where you:

• GET PAID - Earn $13-35/hour through registered apprenticeships

• GET CERTIFIED - Earn OSHA 10, CPSS, CNA prep, and industry-recognized credentials

• GET SUPPORTED - Access mental health services, case management, and wraparound support

• GET HOUSED - Connect to affordable housing and pathways to homeownership

• GET CONNECTED - Build a professional network that lasts beyond the program

Program Design & Cultural Curriculum Partner

Hip-Hop Healing Institute (HHHI) serves as a key collaborator supporting Krafty Academy and related initiatives through:

Cultural curriculum development
Trauma-informed engagement strategies
Peer-support and direct aid support workforce design
Youth and community-based wellness frameworks

HHHI’s role centers on program design, cultural competency, and participant engagement, complementing OBOS’s workforce and apprenticeship infrastructure.

This collaboration ensures programs are both labor-market aligned and culturally responsive, increasing retention, outcomes, and long-term success.

Community engagement fosters social cohesion by promoting dialogue, understanding, and collaboration among community members. It helps build trust between One Body One Source (OBOS) and the community, creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all stakeholders involved.

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One Body One Source (Nehemiah Economic Development Association) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Certain programs operate in collaboration with partner organizations and subject-matter experts to enhance delivery, compliance, and impact.

Program-level summaries, partnership documentation, and impact information are available to funders and stakeholders upon request.

Collaboration and Partnerships:

Collaboration and Partnerships: Community engagement allows One Body One Source (OBOS) to build strong relationships and partnerships with various stakeholders, including local organizations, businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies. These collaborations enable OBOS to leverage resources, expertise, and networks to maximize the impact of its programs.

Our Partners

We collaborate with leading organizations to deliver comprehensive services:

• Hip-Hop Healing Institute - Program design and cultural curriculum

• UOM, Inc. - Licensed clinical partner for Therapy and behavioral health support

• Pitt Community College - Related instruction and GED preparation

• NCWorks Pitt County WDB - Workforce funding and job placement

• Elite Concept Builders / Prosperity Hands - Construction training sites

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