Press Releases
North Carolina’s July Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted July unemployment rate was 4.2 percent, remaining unchanged from June’s revised rate. The national rate remained unchanged from June’s revised rate of 3.7 percent.
NCWorks Commission approves new energy pathway, certifies centers
The NCWorks Commission gave formal approval to the state’s first Energy Career Pathway during its quarterly meeting on Aug. 7, held at Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont in Charlotte.
North Carolina’s June County and Area Employment Figures Released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 97 of North Carolina’s counties in June and decreased in three. Scotland County had the highest unemployment rate at 7.4 percent, while Buncombe County had the lowest at 3.4 percent.
Governor Cooper Announces More Funding for Temporary Jobs for Hurricane Florence Recovery
Governor Cooper announced additional federal funding is now available for the temporary employment program that helps North Carolinians get back to work in areas affected by Hurricane Florence.
North Carolina’s June Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted June unemployment rate was 4.1 percent, remaining unchanged from May’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 3.7 percent.
More Than 1,700 Finish Line Grants Help Students Complete Their Workforce Training, Governor Cooper Announces on One-Year Anniversary of Program
Today, one year since the creation of the Finish
North Carolina’s May County and Area Employment Figures Released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 95 of North Carolina’s counties in May, decreased in three, and remained unchanged in two. Hyde County had the highest unemployment rate at 6.8 percent, while Buncombe County had the lowest at 3.1 percent.
North Carolina’s May Employment Figures Released
Raleigh, N.C. — The state’s seasonally adjusted May unemployment rate was 4.1 percent, increasing 0.1 of a percentage point from April’s revised rate. The national rate remained unchanged at 3.6 percent.
Key Industries to Get Help Tackling Challenges in Three Regions, Governor Cooper Announces
Three North Carolina regions will receive technical assistance and coaching to boost key industries in their communities, Governor Roy Cooper announced.
North Carolina’s April County and Area Employment Figures Released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in all 100 of North Carolina’s counties in April. Hyde County had the highest unemployment rate at 8.1 percent, while Buncombe County had the lowest at 2.7 percent. All 15 of the state’s metro areas experienced rate decreases.
NC Commerce News
- Equipment Manufacturer Expands in Pasquotank County Creating 90 Jobs
- North Carolina’s July Employment Figures Released
- Record Visitor Spending Reflected in all NC Counties in 2018
- NCWorks Commission approves new energy pathway, certifies centers
- Governor Cooper Announces 600 New Jobs as Xerox Selects Wake County for a New Center of Excellence
