North Carolina

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

Unemployment Rates Rise in 85 NC Counties; Mitchell County Highest at 8.9%

In a recent update on unemployment figures for November 2024, the North Carolina Department of Commerce reported that unemployment rates, not seasonally adjusted, saw an increase in 85 counties, a decrease in 12, and remained unchanged in three. Mitchell County recorded the highest unemployment rate at 8.9 percent, while Orange

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

Piedmont Triad Initiative Wins $125K Grant for Reentry Workforce Efforts

A partnership in the Piedmont Triad has secured a $125,000 grant aimed at tackling workforce reentry challenges for individuals with past criminal records, according to an announcement from North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper. The Piedmont Triad Regional Workforce Development Board’s Reentry Empowerment and Workforce Integration (REWI) Initiative received the grant

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

MetOx to Build $193.7M Superconducting Wire Facility, Create 333 Jobs

Governor Roy Cooper has announced that MetOx International Inc., a company specializing in high-temperature superconducting wire, is set to establish a significant production facility in Chatham County, North Carolina. This new facility is expected to create 333 jobs and represents a $193.7 million investment in the state. The initiative is

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