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North Carolina employment nears 5.1 million in October, jobless rate down 0.5% from a year ago

November 19th, 2023  · Work
North Carolina employment nears 5.1 million in October, jobless rate down 0.5% from a year ago

The total number of people employed in North Carolina set a new record for a fourth straight month in October, while the percentage of residents who were out of work has declined by a half-percent from one year ago. According to the N.C. Department of Commerce report released Friday, the total number of people employed…Read More from North Carolina employment nears 5.1 million in October, jobless rate down 0.5% from a year ago

Number of N.C. 16s-to-24s not in school and without a job returns to pre-pandemic lows

November 16th, 2023  · Work
Number of N.C. 16s-to-24s not in school and without a job returns to pre-pandemic lows

Recent data offer some encouraging news regarding youth engagement in North Carolina: after a brief pandemic-driven spike in 2020, statewide youth disconnection fell back to pre-pandemic lows in 2022. Story by Jonathan Guarine, N.C. Department of Commerce Opportunity youth (or “disconnected youth”) are teens and young adults ages 16 to 24 who are neither employed…Read More from Number of N.C. 16s-to-24s not in school and without a job returns to pre-pandemic lows

Industries that laid off the most workers in September

November 15th, 2023  · Work
Industries that laid off the most workers in September

World economies were left in disarray after the COVID-19 pandemic shocked supply chains and deeply affected the global workforce—and the U.S. was no exception. Story by Paxtyn Merten As financial rescue efforts fade into the background, the U.S. economy faces dual crises of stubbornly lingering inflation and persistent uncertainty about a looming downturn stemming from…Read More from Industries that laid off the most workers in September

These industries had the biggest swings in job openings in September

November 13th, 2023  · Work
These industries had the biggest swings in job openings in September

Job openings are at some of their lowest levels nationally since April 2021, Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows. Story by Paxtyn Merten After hitting a low point of about 8.9 million in July 2023, job openings rose in August to 9.5 million and stayed steady in September. A year ago, that number was at…Read More from These industries had the biggest swings in job openings in September

Feds expect to make nearly 65,000 additional H-2B visas available over the next year

November 9th, 2023  · Visitor Economy  · Work
Feds expect to make nearly 65,000 additional H-2B visas available over the next year

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced the cap on H-2B visas will be raised by 64,716 additional visas this fiscal year, which is expected to boost seasonal staffing levels in the visitor and hospitality industry, along with seafood processing, landscaping and other sectors. “The Department of Homeland Security is committed to maintaining strong…Read More from Feds expect to make nearly 65,000 additional H-2B visas available over the next year

These are the fastest-growing health care jobs and how much they pay

November 6th, 2023  · Work
These are the fastest-growing health care jobs and how much they pay

Health care is the fastest-growing sector in the U.S. economy. The industry will account for roughly 45% of all employment gains from 2022 to 2032, according to projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Story by Ben Popken, Incredible Health Much of this will be driven by the country’s rapidly aging population. From 2010 to…Read More from These are the fastest-growing health care jobs and how much they pay

Greater Outer Banks workforce declines by over 1,000 in September, jobless rate down 0.3 percent

November 5th, 2023  · Top Stories  · Work
Greater Outer Banks workforce declines by over 1,000 in September, jobless rate down 0.3 percent

Both the number of available workers and those with a job in Northeastern North Carolina declined again in September, while the unemployment rate across the region also went down from August and for the year. According to figures released by the N.C. Department of Commerce, the eligible workforce in the 12-county area in September was…Read More from Greater Outer Banks workforce declines by over 1,000 in September, jobless rate down 0.3 percent

As college enrollment declines, apprenticeships are on the rise

November 5th, 2023  · Work
As college enrollment declines, apprenticeships are on the rise

The high cost of higher education, long believed to be the pathway to success for young Americans, is yielding ground to an older, more traditional form of education: apprenticeships. Story by Emma Rubin, Best Universities The country’s numerous historical and economic developments are driving factors behind this trend. The technological advances that emerged from World…Read More from As college enrollment declines, apprenticeships are on the rise

Staffers sought for Historic Corolla Park Skating Rink this holiday season

November 2nd, 2023  · Work
Staffers sought for Historic Corolla Park Skating Rink this holiday season

The Currituck County Department of Travel and Tourism is seeking staffers to assist with maintenance and operation of the skating rink that will be at Historic Corolla Park as part of the Christmas In Corolla celebration. The part-time positions pay $16.24 per hour from Thanksgiving weekend through New Years Eve. Work includes helping maintain the…Read More from Staffers sought for Historic Corolla Park Skating Rink this holiday season

New record number of employed North Carolinians for third straight month; education, healthcare lead Sept. gains

October 23rd, 2023  · Work
New record number of employed North Carolinians for third straight month; education, healthcare lead Sept. gains

North Carolina has set a new high mark for the number of employed residents for the third straight month, even as unemployment bumped up slightly in September while remaining below figures reported one year ago. The N.C. Department of Commerce announced Friday that the number of people employed in North Carolina increased by 14,985 from…Read More from New record number of employed North Carolinians for third straight month; education, healthcare lead Sept. gains

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Work November 19th, 2023

North Carolina employment nears 5.1 million in October, jobless rate down 0.5% from a year ago

The total number of people employed in North Carolina set a new record for a fourth straight month in October, while the percentage of residents who were out of work has declined by a half-percent from one year ago. According to the N.C. Department of Commerce report released Friday, the total number of people employed…Read More from North Carolina employment nears 5.1 million in October, jobless rate down 0.5% from a year ago

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Work November 16th, 2023

Number of N.C. 16s-to-24s not in school and without a job returns to pre-pandemic lows

Recent data offer some encouraging news regarding youth engagement in North Carolina: after a brief pandemic-driven spike in 2020, statewide youth disconnection fell back to pre-pandemic lows in 2022. Story by Jonathan Guarine, N.C. Department of Commerce Opportunity youth (or “disconnected youth”) are teens and young adults ages 16 to 24 who are neither employed…Read More from Number of N.C. 16s-to-24s not in school and without a job returns to pre-pandemic lows

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Work November 15th, 2023

Industries that laid off the most workers in September

World economies were left in disarray after the COVID-19 pandemic shocked supply chains and deeply affected the global workforce—and the U.S. was no exception. Story by Paxtyn Merten As financial rescue efforts fade into the background, the U.S. economy faces dual crises of stubbornly lingering inflation and persistent uncertainty about a looming downturn stemming from…Read More from Industries that laid off the most workers in September

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Work November 13th, 2023

These industries had the biggest swings in job openings in September

Job openings are at some of their lowest levels nationally since April 2021, Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows. Story by Paxtyn Merten After hitting a low point of about 8.9 million in July 2023, job openings rose in August to 9.5 million and stayed steady in September. A year ago, that number was at…Read More from These industries had the biggest swings in job openings in September

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Visitor Economy Work November 9th, 2023

Feds expect to make nearly 65,000 additional H-2B visas available over the next year

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced the cap on H-2B visas will be raised by 64,716 additional visas this fiscal year, which is expected to boost seasonal staffing levels in the visitor and hospitality industry, along with seafood processing, landscaping and other sectors. “The Department of Homeland Security is committed to maintaining strong…Read More from Feds expect to make nearly 65,000 additional H-2B visas available over the next year

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Work November 6th, 2023

These are the fastest-growing health care jobs and how much they pay

Health care is the fastest-growing sector in the U.S. economy. The industry will account for roughly 45% of all employment gains from 2022 to 2032, according to projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Story by Ben Popken, Incredible Health Much of this will be driven by the country’s rapidly aging population. From 2010 to…Read More from These are the fastest-growing health care jobs and how much they pay

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Top Stories Work November 5th, 2023

Greater Outer Banks workforce declines by over 1,000 in September, jobless rate down 0.3 percent

Both the number of available workers and those with a job in Northeastern North Carolina declined again in September, while the unemployment rate across the region also went down from August and for the year. According to figures released by the N.C. Department of Commerce, the eligible workforce in the 12-county area in September was…Read More from Greater Outer Banks workforce declines by over 1,000 in September, jobless rate down 0.3 percent

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Work November 5th, 2023

As college enrollment declines, apprenticeships are on the rise

The high cost of higher education, long believed to be the pathway to success for young Americans, is yielding ground to an older, more traditional form of education: apprenticeships. Story by Emma Rubin, Best Universities The country’s numerous historical and economic developments are driving factors behind this trend. The technological advances that emerged from World…Read More from As college enrollment declines, apprenticeships are on the rise

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Work November 2nd, 2023

Staffers sought for Historic Corolla Park Skating Rink this holiday season

The Currituck County Department of Travel and Tourism is seeking staffers to assist with maintenance and operation of the skating rink that will be at Historic Corolla Park as part of the Christmas In Corolla celebration. The part-time positions pay $16.24 per hour from Thanksgiving weekend through New Years Eve. Work includes helping maintain the…Read More from Staffers sought for Historic Corolla Park Skating Rink this holiday season

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Work October 23rd, 2023

New record number of employed North Carolinians for third straight month; education, healthcare lead Sept. gains

North Carolina has set a new high mark for the number of employed residents for the third straight month, even as unemployment bumped up slightly in September while remaining below figures reported one year ago. The N.C. Department of Commerce announced Friday that the number of people employed in North Carolina increased by 14,985 from…Read More from New record number of employed North Carolinians for third straight month; education, healthcare lead Sept. gains