Press Releases

New Training to Enhance Workforce Services for Businesses

, N.C. — A new statewide partnership will bring accredited professional development to the North Carolina workforce system’s employer-facing staff to help them better serve businesses’ workforce needs.

Daniel Giddens Named Assistant Secretary of the Division of Workforce Solutions

North Carolina Department of Commerce Secretary Anthony M. Copeland appointed Daniel (Danny) Giddens to serve as the Commerce Department’s Assistant Secretary of the Division of Workforce Solutions (DWS). Since December, Giddens has served as Acting Assistant Secretary of the division. 

North Carolina's December County and Area Employment Figures Released

Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 56 of North Carolina’s counties in December, increased in 20, and remained unchanged in 24.  Hyde County had the highest unemployment rate at 10.6 percent, while Buncombe County had the lowest at 3.4 percent.  Eleven of the state

Global Growth Celebrated as Governor Cooper Recognizes 5 North Carolina Exporters

The 2017 Governor’s Export Awards honor growth through international markets

North Carolina's December Employment Figures Released

Raleigh, N.C. — The state’s seasonally adjusted December unemployment rate was 4.5 percent, increasing 0.2 of a percentage point from November’s revised rate.  The national rate remained unchanged at 4.1 percent.

Secretary Copeland Announces New Effort to Recruit the Outdoor Industry

David Knight will lead outdoor industry recruitment efforts for North Carolina

North Carolina's November County and Area Employment Figures Released

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North Carolina's November Employment Figures Released

Raleigh, N.C. — The state’s seasonally adjusted November unemployment rate was 4.3 percent, increasing 0.2 of a percentage point from October’s revised rate.  The national rate remained unchanged at 4.1 percent.

Governor Cooper Announces 140 New Jobs in Cumberland County

RALEIGH: DHL Supply Chain, a leader in contract logistics and part of Deutsche Post DHL Group, plans to bring 140 jobs to Cumberland County in partnership with Campbell Soup Company, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

Governor Cooper Announces Dhollandia MFG will Create 150 Jobs in Gaston County

Manufacturer of hydraulic lift equipment for trucks to invest $30 million in first U.S. manufacturing facility