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igh, N.C. — Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 97 of North Carolina’s counties in April and increased in three. Hyde County had the highest unemployment rate at 8.8 percent, while Buncombe County had the lowest at 3.2 percent. Fourteen of the state’s metro areas experienced rate decreases and one increased. Among the metro areas, Rocky Mount at 6.8 percent had the highest rate and Asheville had the lowest rate at 3.3 percent. The April not seasonally adjusted statewide rate was 4.3 percent.
Raleigh, N.C. — The state’s seasonally adjusted April unemployment rate was 4.7 percent, decreasing 0.2 of a percentage point from March’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.4 percent.
North Carolina’s April 2017 unemployment rate decreased 0.3 of a percentage point from a year ago. The number of people employed increased 3,721 over the month to 4,710,797 and increased 108,587 over the year. The number of people unemployed decreased 8,930 over the month to 234,768 and decreased 8,984 over the year.
North Carolina’s April 2017 unemployment rate decreased 0.3 of a percentage point from a year ago. The number of people employed increased 3,721 over the month to 4,710,797 and increased 108,587 over the year. The number of people unemployed decreased 8,930 over the month to 234,768 and decreased 8,984 over the year.
igh, N.C. —Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 98 of North Carolina’s counties in March, increased in one, and remained unchanged in one. Hyde County had the highest unemployment rate at 12.3 percent, while Buncombe County had the lowest at 3.7 percent. All fifteen of the state’s metro areas experienced rate decreases. Among the metro areas, Rocky Mount at 6.6 percent had the highest rate and Asheville had the lowest rate at 3.9 percent. The March not seasonally adjusted statewide rate was 4.7 percent.
Raleigh, N.C. — The state’s seasonally adjusted March unemployment rate was 4.9 percent, decreasing 0.2 of a percentage point from February’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.2 of a percentage point to 4.5 percent.
North Carolina’s March 2017 unemployment rate decreased 0.2 of a percentage point from a year ago. The number of people employed increased 15,331 over the month to 4,706,795 and increased 111,111 over the year. The number of people unemployed decreased 8,149 over the month to 244,060 and decreased 4,697 over the year.
North Carolina’s March 2017 unemployment rate decreased 0.2 of a percentage point from a year ago. The number of people employed increased 15,331 over the month to 4,706,795 and increased 111,111 over the year. The number of people unemployed decreased 8,149 over the month to 244,060 and decreased 4,697 over the year.
igh, N.C. — Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in all 100 of North Carolina’s counties in February. Hyde County had the highest unemployment rate at 15.3 percent, while Buncombe County had the lowest at 3.9 percent. All fifteen of the state’s metro areas experienced rate decreases. Among the metro areas, Rocky Mount at 7.2 percent had the highest rate and Asheville had the lowest rate at 4.1 percent. The February not seasonally adjusted statewide rate was 5.0 percent.
Raleigh, N.C. — The state’s seasonally adjusted February unemployment rate was 5.1 percent, decreasing 0.2 of a percentage point from January’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.7 percent.
A new apprenticeship program will train apprentices, and veterans in particular, for high-paying clinical research careers.
N.C. - Two employers plan to create 118 new jobs in McDowell County, Governor Roy Cooper announced March 21.
Baxter International, a global health care company, is expanding investments in its manufacturing facility in McDowell County. The company plans to add 90 jobs and invest more than $7.4 million at its Marion location.
Taylor Stave, LLC, a wood products supplier, will expand its manufacturing operations in McDowell County, adding 28 jobs over the coming three years. The company plans to invest $395,000 at its Nebo facility.
Baxter International, a global health care company, is expanding investments in its manufacturing facility in McDowell County. The company plans to add 90 jobs and invest more than $7.4 million at its Marion location.
Taylor Stave, LLC, a wood products supplier, will expand its manufacturing operations in McDowell County, adding 28 jobs over the coming three years. The company plans to invest $395,000 at its Nebo facility.
igh, N.C. — Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in all 100 of North Carolina’s counties in January. Hyde County had the highest unemployment rate at 16.3 percent, while Buncombe County had the lowest at 4.3 percent. All fifteen of the state’s metro areas experienced rate increases. Among the metro areas, Rocky Mount at 7.9 percent had the highest rate and Asheville had the lowest rate at 4.6 percent. The January not seasonally adjusted statewide rate was 5.5 percent.
The NCWorks Commission has approved and endorsed five new regional plans to help people prepare and train for work.
NCWorks Certified Career Pathways are education and training plans that help job seekers enter particular industries. These pathways are designed by employers in collaboration with the state’s workforce development and education professionals. Career pathways outline and define the following:
NCWorks Certified Career Pathways are education and training plans that help job seekers enter particular industries. These pathways are designed by employers in collaboration with the state’s workforce development and education professionals. Career pathways outline and define the following: