Topics Related to Workforce

Commerce Invests More in Apprenticeships through Federal Grant

More North Carolina students will learn about how to train for an industry and get an education, thanks to a major new investment by the state to increase awareness of apprenticeships.

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.

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.

'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.

North Carolina's August County and Area Employment Figures Released

IGH — Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 68 of North Carolina’s counties in August, decreased in 14, and remained unchanged in 18.

North Carolina's July County and Area Employment Figures Released

IGH —Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 90 of North Carolina’s counties in July, increased in two, and remained unchanged in eight.

North Carolina's July Employment Figures Released

—The state’s seasonally adjusted July unemployment rate was 4.7 percent, decreasing 0.2 of a percentage point from June’s revised rate. The national rate remained unchanged at 4.9 percent.

North Carolina's June County and Area Employment Figures Released

— Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 96 of North Carolina’s counties in June and decreased in four.

North Carolina's June Employment Figures Released

—The state’s seasonally adjusted June unemployment rate was 4.9 percent, decreasing 0.2 of a percentage point from May’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.2 of a percentage point to 4.9 percent.