Topics Related to Workforce

Award Winners Named for Excellence in Workforce Development

oro, N.C. - Governor Pat McCrory announced the 2014 recipients of the Governor’s Awards for Excellence in Workforce Development today. Two companies and four North Carolinians will receive the recognition tonight in Greensboro.  The awards honor individuals and businesses for outstanding accomplishments and contributions in helping North Carolina achieve its workforce development goals.

 

Governor McCrory Highlights North Carolina-Made Products During Manufacturing Day Tour

Governor Pat McCrory is visiting factories across the state to highlight North Carolina-made products as part of Manufacturing Day. 

 

The Governor kicked off the tour this morning in Dunn with a visit to Godwin Manufacturing Company which makes truck components, including those used by the state Department of Transportation.

 

Employers Will Get Governor's Ear During "1000 in 100" Launch

, N.C. - Citing the need for educators and business leaders to work hand-in-hand to provide training that will equip workers with skills that are in-demand, Governor Pat McCrory launched the “1000 in 100” workforce development initiative today.

 

Governor McCrory, North Carolina Selected for Workforce Academy

, N.C. - Governor Pat McCrory and the state of North Carolina have been selected for a nationally recognized program that will support its efforts to strengthen the state’s workforce. 

 

High School Students Officially Join Apprenticeship Programs

More than 30 students across North Carolina took new steps in their future careers by formally joining Registered Apprenticeships this week.


In an apprenticeship, participants prepare for an industry through a combination of classroom instruction and on-the-job training.  Apprentices earn progressively higher wages as they move through the programs.  The Apprenticeship & Training Bureau works with companies across the state to set up programs in which they can train apprentices according to their needs.

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.