N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143B-817

A juvenile who has been committed to the Division may be compensated for work or participation in training programs at rates approved by the Secretary within available funds. The Secretary may provide for a reasonable allowance to the juvenile for incidental personal expenses, and any balance of the juvenile’s earnings remaining at the time the juvenile is released shall be paid to the juvenile or the juvenile’s parent or guardian. The Division may accept grants or funds from any source to compensate juveniles under this section.