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October Unemployment Rates Increase in All NC Counties
In October, not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates increased in all of North Carolina's 100 counties.
New QCEW Data from LEAD for Everyone, Including WDBs
Recently, the Labor and Economic Analysis Division (LEAD) of NC Commerce released the latest Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) data. This data is from 2018 Quarter 2, and represents one of the best sources of economic data for North Carolina and its smaller regions, including Workforce Development Boards (WDBs).
NC’s October Unemployment Rate Decreases
North Carolina's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased 0.2 of a percentage point to 3.6 percent from September’s revised rate of 3.8 percent.
High Times: High Wage Industries Show High Growth
High wage industries appear to be growing as of late, but what do the past and current trends show?
Out of Prison, Out of Work: A New Normal for Ex-Offenders in North Carolina?
The share of former offenders finding work in North Carolina within a year after release from state prison declined from 62% in 1998 to 39% in 2014. This article explores some of the factors that may be responsible for this trend, including changes in the labor market that have made it harder to find a job—particularly for blue-collar workers, and especially for former offenders.
North Carolina Employment Projections to 2026
North Carolina is projected to add over 389,000 new jobs by 2026. The following summary analyzes information on employment growth and projections at the state level and provides key findings by major industry and occupational groups.
Recent Changes in Projections Methodology
This post will describe recent changes to North Carolina Long Term Employment projections.
North Carolina's Annual Largest Private Employers List Released
North Carolina releases a list of Top 300 Private Employers, compiled annually, based off the first quarter employment size as reported by the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wage (QCEW) program. The list breaks out employment by Manufacturing and Nonmanufacturing employment.
Exploring Careers Using Labor Supply and Demand Data
One important factor to consider when pursuing a career is how much competition you will face from existing jobseekers. This article demonstrates how LEAD’s North Carolina Labor Supply/Demand data can be used to inform career decisions.
The Employment and Wages of Offenders in North Carolina Before and After Incarceration
Do ex-offenders find gainful employment after they are released from state prison in North Carolina? And how does this compare to their status prior to incarceration? This article uses data from the North Carolina Common Follow-up System (CFS) to describe the workforce experience of offenders before and after incarceration.