Press Releases
North Carolina’s October Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted October unemployment rate was 4.0 percent, decreasing 0.1 of a percentage point from September’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 3.6 percent.
North Carolina’s September County and Area Employment Figures Released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in all 100 of North Carolina’s counties in September. Scotland County had the highest unemployment rate at 6.2 percent, while Buncombe County had the lowest at 2.6 percent. All 15 of the state’s metro areas experienced rate decreases.
Governor Cooper Honors Excellence in Workforce Development
Four North Carolinians have won NCWorks Awards of Distinction for outstanding accomplishments and contributions related to workforce development.
North Carolina’s September Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted September unemployment rate was 4.1 percent, decreasing 0.1 of a percentage point from August’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.2 of a percentage point to 3.5 percent.
North Carolina’s August County and Area Employment Figures Released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 26 of North Carolina’s counties in August, decreased in 40, and remained unchanged in 34. Scotland County had the highest unemployment rate at 7.5 percent, while Buncombe County had the lowest at 3.3 percent.
North Carolina’s August Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted August unemployment rate was 4.2 percent, remaining unchanged from July’s revised rate. The national rate remained unchanged from July’s rate of 3.7 percent.
North Carolina Workforce Development Boards receive national honors
The National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) recently announced awards to recognize projects conducted by groups in North Carolina, including several innovative efforts by workforce development boards that are affiliated with regional councils of governments (COGs).
North Carolina’s July County and Area Employment Figures Released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in five of North Carolina’s counties in July, decreased in 70, and remained unchanged in 25. Scotland County had the highest unemployment rate at 7.4 percent, while Buncombe County had the lowest at 3.3 percent.
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.
NC Commerce News
- Governor Cooper Announces 400 New Jobs in Chapel Hill for Healthcare Technology Operations Center
- North Carolina’s October Employment Figures Released
- Boat Builder to Invest $12 Million in Beaufort County
- Governor Cooper Honors Excellence in Workforce Development
- Greenhouse Operation to Invest $21 Million in Henderson County
