Press Releases

North Carolina's September County and Area Employment Figures Released

igh, N.C. —Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 95 of North Carolina’s counties in September, increased in two, and remained unchanged in three.

Governor McCrory Announces Mafic USA to Create 113 Jobs in Cleveland County

U.S. unit of international manufacturer will invest more than $15 million

Governor McCrory Announces Expansion by Pepsi Bottling Ventures, Creating 50 News Jobs

Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E.

Governor McCrory Announces King Charles Industries to Bring 100 Jobs to Anson County

Joint textile venture will invest more than $12.5 million

Commerce Secretary Joins Charter Communications in Saluting Apprentices

Matthews, N.C.-- Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, joined executives at Charter Communications today for a Spotlight on Apprenticeships. The event was held this morning at the company’s training center in Matthews.

North Carolina's September Employment Figures Released

IGH — The state's seasonally adjusted September unemployment rate was 4.7 percent, increasing 0.1 of a percentage point from August's revised rate. The national rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 5.0 percent.

Governor McCrory Announces Nearly $2.6 Million in Infrastructure Funding

Loans and grants support 200 new jobs statewide

'Career Center on Wheels' To Deliver Disaster Aid to Robeson County

Robeson County, N.C.

Employer-Led Career Plan Certified by NCWorks Commission

, N.C. – The NCWorks Commission has approved and endorsed a new way for people to prepare and train for work in the Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology field in the Cumberland County region.

After Ten Days And Teamwork, The North Carolina House Will Stand At The Fairgrounds

, N.C. –State employees from N.C. Commerce, N.C. Health and Human Services, and N.C. Revenue will team up to build a Habitat for Humanity home at the North Carolina State Fair in just ten days from start to finish.