Economy

Helping Parents of Young Children Reenter the Workforce Could Boost NC’s GDP by Up to $7.5 Billion

Investing in Child Care Could Add Billions to North Carolina’s Economy

A recent report from the North Carolina Department of Commerce and NC Child suggests that enabling more parents of young children to rejoin the workforce could significantly boost the state’s economy. Titled the “Empowering Work” report, it projects an increase of up to $7.5 billion in North Carolina’s GDP and

North Carolina’s September Employment Figures Released

North Carolina’s September 2024 Unemployment Rate Steady at 3.8%

The unemployment rate in North Carolina remained steady at 3.8% in September 2024, according to the latest report from the state government. This figure is unchanged from August’s revised rate and represents a 0.2 percentage point increase over the past year. Meanwhile, the national unemployment rate saw a slight decrease,

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