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

North Carolina to Add 16,956 Jobs in 2024 with $15.2B Investments

The State of North Carolina has announced the creation of 16,956 new jobs across 218 business recruitment, expansion, or rural development projects in 2024. These initiatives, facilitated by the North Carolina Department of Commerce and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C., are expected to bring $15.2 billion in capital investment

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

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