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August Unemployment Rates Decrease in All NC Counties
In August, not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates decreased in all of North Carolina's 100 counties.
NC’s August Unemployment Rate Decreases
North Carolina's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased 2.0 percentage points to 6.5 percent from July’s revised rate of 8.5 percent.
July Unemployment Rates Increase in Most NC Counties
In July, not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates increased in 99 of North Carolina's 100 counties.
Which occupations are hiring more women in NC?
For Women’s Equality Day, we wanted to understand where employment for women is growing.
NC’s July Unemployment Rate Increases
North Carolina's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased 1.0 percentage point to 8.5 percent from June’s revised rate of 7.5 percent.
Inside the NEW NCcareers.org
Everyone grab your wide-brimmed fedora! It is time for the first entry of our Inside the NEW NCcareers.org series. The NEW NCcareers.org was launched on July 15, 2020 and includes not only a more engaging design, but additional functionality to enhance a user’s career exploration capabilities. Over the next few months, we will review the new site and provide tools and tips on how you can get the most out of the new career exploration tool.
June Unemployment Rates Decrease in All NC Counties
In June, not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates decreased in all of North Carolina's 100 counties.
NC’s June Unemployment Rate Decreases
North Carolina's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased 5.2 percentage points to 7.6 percent from May’s revised rate of 12.8 percent.
Ready… Set … Start your Career Exploration!
As discussed in a LEAD Feed article published in the middle of April, NCcareers.org has been under a reimagination process since March 2019. The NEW NCcareers.org is now available for public access as of Wednesday, July 15.
May Unemployment Rates Increase in Most NC Counties
In May, not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates increased in 65 of North Carolina's 100 counties.