Labor and Economic Analysis Division, Department of Commerce

2013 Common Follow-up System Operational Report - The purpose of the Common Follow-up System (CFS) is to provide information on the educational and employment outcomes of participants in publicly supported educational, employment and training programs for use in planning, policymaking, program evaluation, resource allocation and career planning. read more ...

2012 Annual Trade Report - Exports have become a substantial part of North Carolina’s economy. Exports in the state grew 51.1 percent or $9.7 billion over the 2002-2012 period. Strong export growth continued in 2012 as North Carolina set a new record for merchandise exports and ranked 13th among the 35 states that experienced dollar increases in exports. read more ...

North Carolina's April Employment Figures Released - The state’s seasonally adjusted April unemployment rate decreased to 8.9 percent from March’s revised rate of 9.2 percent. The national rate fell to 7.5 percent from March’s 7.6 percent. read more ...

LEAD Releases May 2013 Edition of NC Today - LEAD releases the latest edition of NC Today featuring April 2013 employment figures for North Carolina, including the unemployment rate, and job activity among the state's major industrial sectors. read more ...

April 2013 State Labor Market Conditions Released - The April 2013 State Labor Market Conditions showcases the latest employment data and labor market information for North Carolina. read more ...

Most North Carolina County Unemployment Rates for March Decline - Unemployment rates decreased in 99 of North Carolina’s counties in March and remained the same in one. All 14 of the state’s Metropolitan Statistical Areas experienced rate decreases. The March not seasonally adjusted statewide unemployment rate was 8.9 percent. read more ...

March 2013 County Labor Market Conditions Released - LEAD releases the March 2013 County Labor Market Conditions highlighting employment data and labor market information for all North Carolina counties and Metropolitan Statistical Areas. read more ...