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2017-2026 Sub-State Long Term Industry Projections for North Carolina
Last month, we released our 2017-2026 Sub-State Long Term Industry Projections for North Carolina. As reported in our summary of the 2017-2026 Statewide Long Term Employment Projections, we project an increase in jobs of about 389,000 with an annualized growth rate (AGR) of 0.89%, and a growth rate over the period of 8.3%1.
April Unemployment Rates Decrease in All NC Counties
In April, not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates decreased in all of North Carolina's 100 counties.
NC’s April Unemployment Rate Unchanged
North Carolina's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged from March’s revised rate of 4.0 percent.
North Carolina Sub-State Occupational Employment Projections 2017 – 2026
Every two years, in conjunction with the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the North Carolina Department of Commerce publishes long-term industry and occupation employment projections. Projections data provide information for policy makers, job seekers, training providers, and businesses to make informed workforce decisions, and help ensure that North Carolina’s workforce is prepared for tomorrow’s job opportunities and economic growth in the state. This article summarizes information on projected employment change for the 2017-2026 period and provides key findings by major occupational groups for sixteen prosperity sub-zones.
March Unemployment Rates Decrease in Most NC Counties
In March, not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates decreased in 81 of North Carolina's 100 counties.
Jobs, Jobs Everywhere: An Update on North Carolina’s Tight Labor Market
North Carolina’s labor market continues to tighten, with rapid growth in job openings but a dwindling supply of jobseekers. This article uses recently updated data from LEAD’s Labor Supply/Demand Analyzer to highlight some of the most noteworthy labor market trends of 2018.
NC’s March Unemployment Rate Increases
North Carolina's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.0 percent from February’s revised rate of 3.9 percent.
February Unemployment Rates Decrease in Most NC Counties
In February, not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates decreased in 99 of North Carolina's 100 counties.
NC’s February Unemployment Rate Increases
North Carolina's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 3.9 percent from January’s revised rate of 3.8 percent.
January Unemployment Rates Increase in All NC Counties
In January, not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates increased in all of North Carolina's 100 counties.