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Employers Awarded More Than $717,000 to Train Workers

North Carolina has awarded more than $717,000 to employers to help them invest in building the skills of their workers.
The Incumbent Workforce Development Program awards grants to businesses each year to reimburse them for the cost of training programs for their employees.  Each business applies for a grant through its local workforce development board, which reviews the applications and submits them for evaluation to the N.C. Division of Workforce Solutions.

North Carolina Employers Use Grants to Train Workers, Prevent Layoffs

More than 30 North Carolina businesses and 700 employees are benefitting from grants from the NC Incumbent Worker Development Program (IWDP) that were awarded in December 2013.  The program provides funding for employers to train their existing workforce. 

Apprenticeship Program Joins the N.C. Department of Commerce

The Apprenticeship and Training Bureau, formerly a part of the N.C. Department of Labor, transitioned to the N.C. Department of Commerce on January 1.  The program combines on-the-job training with related classroom instruction to develop workers who are fully competent in their respective occupations.

Governor McCrory Announces "Employ A Veteran" Week Campaign

  In preparation for the annual observance of Veterans Day on Monday, November 11, Governor Pat McCrory and Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that November 10-16 is “Employ A Veteran” Week in North Carolina. More than 769,000 veterans reside in every county in North Carolina and as many as 50,000 of those are actively looking for work at any given time.

New Report Highlights Economic Impact of Military in North Carolina

  The military supports 540,000 jobs, including 340,000 in the private sector, according to a new report released today by the N.C. Department of Commerce. The report also found the military boosts the state’s  personal income by more than $30 billion.
 
The study, released by the Labor & Economic Analysis Division, concludes the military accounts for nearly 10 percent of all economic activity in North Carolina.
 

N.C. Division of Employment Security Receives Favorable Marks in Recent Audits

IGH, N.C. — The N.C. Department of Commerce recently received positive results from three separate audits of the Division of Employment Security (DES). The Division was audited by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), the Social Security Administration (SSA), and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Polymer Manufacturer Expansion Brings 76 Jobs to Rutherford County

Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Trelleborg  Coated Systems US, Inc., a leading manufacturer of engineered polymer solutions, will expand its operations in Rutherford County.  The company plans to create 76 new jobs and invest $10.6 million over the next four years in Rutherfordton.

Seafood Processor to Create 120 Jobs in Pender County

, N.C. -- Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that RC Creations, LLC, a seafood processing company, will establish a new facility in Pender County. The company plans to create 120 new jobs and invest more than $25 million by the end of 2017.
 

Gov. McCrory Announces Awards for Excellence in Workforce Development

Governor Pat McCrory announced that the 2013 Governor’s Awards for Excellence in Workforce Development were presented today to three companies and four North Carolinians. The awards honor individuals and businesses for outstanding accomplishments and contributions in helping North Carolina achieve its workforce development goals.
“I congratulate these award recipients for their determination, innovation and commitment to helping make our employees the nation’s best,” said Governor McCrory. “Our highly skilled workforce is leading our economic recovery.”  

More than 1,600 New Employers Register with NCWorks Online

Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that more than 1,600 new businesses have registered to find qualified workers with NCWorks Online since the site was launched on Aug. 5.

More than 13,000 new job orders and more than 16,000 new resumes have also been posted to NCWorks Online, which is operated by the N.C. Division of Workforce Solutions. The integrated workforce system has registered more than 16,000 new job seekers who are now able to take advantage of the system’s job-matching tools and career exploration services.