Obtain a grant to facilitate new and expanded natural gas and propane gas service in order to expand agricultural production or processing capabilities.

Network and learn with your workforce peers and state leaders at North Carolina's premier conference for workforce professionals.

Tap into funds to help neighborhoods in your community.

Win matching grants for your federal SBIR/STTR award with our technology development matching grant funds.

Network and learn with downtown development professionals at the state's premier conference for downtown and rural economic development.

Find help with your job search when English is not your primary language | SERVICE

Find support for your reentry with personalized job-search services from our NCWorks reentry specialists | SERVICE

Find employment in agriculture settings with our personalized assistance for agricultural workers | SERVICE

Explore the word of work and find employment using our personalized services for young adults seeking jobs | SERVICE

Tap into our personalized services for military veterans seeking jobs | SERVICE

Sharpen your skills as a workforce development professional with high-quality, affordable, and easily accessible training from the NCWorks Training Center | SERVICE

Walk into one of North Carolina's more than 80 NCWorks Career Centers for local assistance.  Services offered for both job seekers and employers | PROGRAM

Find job candidates with the skills you're seeking for your business with our well-regarded online job portal | ONLINE SERVICE

Look for a new job using our well-connected NCWorks online job portal | ONLINE SERVICE

Receive support to train your existing workforce from this effective workforce development solution | PROGRAM

Gain financial support to help cover some of the salary costs for people you've hired who are new to the position and learning on the job | PROGRAM

Train your workers with a customized curricurlum and expert instructors tailored to your business' specific needs | PROGRAM

Hire qualified but high-risk employees while protecting your business from potential damage with these free, individual fidelity bonds available from the federal government | PROGRAM

Find workers for your company when you tap the recruiting and canditate screening services available from your nearest NCWorks Career Center | SERVICE

Provide quick assitance for workers suddenly impacted by plant closures or employee layoffs and needing to find new jobs | PROGRAM

North Carolina tracks educational and employment outcomes and publishes regular reports on our progress | STUDIES

Discover a wealth of information related to specific research, on topics such as the state's top industries, our labor force, education and workforce program outcomes, and other economic topics. | STUDIES

Review a snapshot of labor market and economic conditions for the state in this monthly flyer from our Labor & Economic Analysis team | PUBLICATION

Gain valuable insights on the state’s economy and workforce from our Labor & Economic Analysis team's popular blog | PUBLICATION

Review summaries of economic, demographic, and community data to better understand the business environment and quality of life in North Carolina’s counties and regions  | SERVICE

Uncover outcome data about programs of study, degrees attained, enrollment and employment for students who have pursued public higher education in NC. | ONLINE SERVICE

Research detailed career information on hundreds of occupations, including education/training, job duties, wages, and employment outlook | ONLINE SERVICE

Explore and identify prospective careers through the one- to five-star ranking system based on projected job openings, growth rate and wages. | ONLINE SERVICE

Access and download custom demographics reports, business data, and area maps | ONLINE SERVICE

Access state and local industry, occupation, employment, unemployment, and other labor force statistics from our Demand Driven Data Delivery System (D4) | ONLINE SERVICE

View projections of employment growth by industry and occupation at the state and regional levels. | ONLINE SERVICE

Access current employment figures for counties and regions within NC. | SERVICE & PUBLICATIONS

Receive funds to support your company's location or expansion in North Carolina, in competitive situations.  One NC grants require local governments to match the state's funds, using a formula based on each county's distress ranking (Tier ranking) | PROGRAM

Support small businesses and downtown development agencies with a grant from the Main Street Solutions Fund | PROGRAM

Secure funding for the repair, replacement or construction of new infrastructure. Available to local governments dealing with the aftermath of various natural disasters | PROGRAM

Build a shell building in your community with supporting funds available to local governments from this program | PROGRAM

Clear off old buildings from promising industrial sites with these grants funded from state resources | PROGRAM

Clear off old buildings from promising industrial sites with these grants from federal Community Development Block Grant funds | PROGRAM

Renovate old or vacant buildings to attract new or expanding businesses.  Money is granted to local governments from federal Community Development Block Grant funds. | PROGRAM

 Develop or improve utilities in counties ranked as either Tier 1 or Tier 2.  We grant local communities this money | PROGRAM

Develop or improve the physical structures necessary to attract businesses, such as water, sewer, and gas lines.  We grant local communities this money from federal Community Development Block Grant funds. | PROGRAM

Develop or improve the public infrastructure that’s necessary to attract businesses, such as water, sewer, and gas lines.  We grant local communities this money from state resources. | PROGRAM

N.C.’s Office for the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) provides social and economic support for 29 counties in Western North Carolina | SERVICE & PROGRAM

Build a sound plan to strengthen or revitalize your downtown area when you work with our experts in the N.C. Main Street & Rural Planning Center | PROGRAM

Create a technical economic development plan for your community | SERVICE

Find the latest monthly employment figures for NC, as well as past figures by year and month  | SERVICE & PUBLICATIONS

Renovate and reuse old or vacant buildings to attract new or expanding businesses.  Money from this state-funded program is granted to local governments. | PROGRAM

Qualify for direct cash grants to your business when you create jobs or invest in North Carolina in competitive situations.  Companies must meet strict performance targets, but JDIG grants can significantly help offset the cost of locating or expanding here. | PROGRAM