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OBX Life Work February 23rd, 2023

Nags Head now hiring lifeguards for 2023, housing for lifeguards also needed

Nags Head Ocean Rescue is looking for lifeguards to join the award-winning ocean rescue team this summer. Are you ready for a challenge or do you know someone who could be up to the task? This season brings exciting, new benefits: $18/hr Starting Rate ($19/hr for EMT Certified) $600+ End of Season Bonus Paid Emergency…Read More from Nags Head now hiring lifeguards for 2023, housing for lifeguards also needed

by WOBX staff

Visitor Economy Work February 23rd, 2023

NCRLA Foundation rolls out $1.1 million hospitality and tourism workforce training program and online portal

As the hospitality and tourism industry continues to rebound from impacts of the pandemic, North Carolina restaurants, hotels, tourist attractions, and venues continue to struggle with lingering labor shortages. The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association (NCRLA) Foundation has contracted with the NC Department of Commerce to administer a $1.1 million hospitality workforce training program. “We…Read More from NCRLA Foundation rolls out $1.1 million hospitality and tourism workforce training program and online portal

by Sam Walker

BIZ Top Stories Work February 23rd, 2023

Outer Banks hits Target on April 2, job opportunities filling fast

It’s finally happening! The long-awaited grand opening of Target on the Outer Banks has been scheduled for April 2. The signature red balls and signage was installed over the past week on the 110,000 square foot building that has been under renovation for nearly a year at 1901 North Croatan Highway in Kill Devil Hills….Read More from Outer Banks hits Target on April 2, job opportunities filling fast

by Sam Walker

Visitor Economy Work February 22nd, 2023

Hotel employment in North Carolina forecast to rank in U.S. top 10 this year

A report released this week shows North Carolina is forecast to be in the top 10 in the country for hotel-related jobs this year, while ranking 22nd for both state and local tax revenue from hotel stays and room occupancy in 2023. According to state-by-state projections by the American Hotel & Lodging Association and Oxford…Read More from Hotel employment in North Carolina forecast to rank in U.S. top 10 this year

by Sam Walker

Work February 22nd, 2023

N.C. Ferry Division to host career event in Hatteras on Feb. 28

The North Carolina Ferry Division is hosting a series of career events to find qualified applicants to staff its ferries, terminals, and shipyard, including a Hatteras village event on Tuesday, Feb. 28. “There has never been a better time to start a career with the Ferry Division,” said the state Ferry Division’s Director Harold Thomas….Read More from N.C. Ferry Division to host career event in Hatteras on Feb. 28

by Island Free Press

Work February 10th, 2023

Currituck County High Schools invites employers to campus to recruit students

Currituck County High School invites employers who are looking to recruit students for summer employment to the campus in Barco. Employers can set-up tables in the lobby area adjacent to the cafetorium during lunch distribute job applications and information about the jobs they have to offer. Lunch periods at the high school are from 11:52…Read More from Currituck County High Schools invites employers to campus to recruit students

by Sam Walker

GOV Work February 9th, 2023

N.C. Ferry Division to recruit tradespeople at Feb. 16 shipyard event in Manns Harbor

It takes more than captains and deckhands to run the nation’s second-largest state-run ferry system. On Feb.16, the North Carolina Ferry Division will recruit for those behind-the-scenes tradespeople at a career event at the State Shipyard in Manns Harbor. The event will include tours of the shipyard at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., allowing participants…Read More from N.C. Ferry Division to recruit tradespeople at Feb. 16 shipyard event in Manns Harbor

by WOBX staff

Commentary Work February 7th, 2023

Analysis: Late 2022 job growth in N.C. concentrated in metro areas, many counties still facing challenges

According to the N.C. Budget and Tax Center, the final jobs report of 2022 shows a North Carolina that is headed in several different directions — some encouraging, some demanding funding for the infrastructure of opportunity. “We’re looking at some pretty stark divides that need to be addressed. Federal aid and a strong market in…Read More from Analysis: Late 2022 job growth in N.C. concentrated in metro areas, many counties still facing challenges

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BIZ Work February 7th, 2023

One-day pool and spa state certification class offered at COA-Dare on Feb. 13

College of the Albemarle-Dare is offering a one-day, pool and spa certification class on Monday February 13. The class runs from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a one hour break for lunch, and costs $229 which includes a manual and written test required by the N.C. Department of Environmental Health. Space is limited and…Read More from One-day pool and spa state certification class offered at COA-Dare on Feb. 13

by Sam Walker

N.C.’s two smallest counties wrap up year with state’s highest unemployment rates

North Carolina’s two smallest counties by population concluded 2022 with the state’s highest unemployment percentages, and three of the four counties to see increases in jobless claims in December were in northeastern North Carolina. According to the latest jobs report from the N.C. Department of Commerce, the average not seasonally adjusted statewide rate was 3.2…Read More from N.C.’s two smallest counties wrap up year with state’s highest unemployment rates

by Sam Walker

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Nags Head now hiring lifeguards for 2023, housing for lifeguards also needed

NCRLA Foundation rolls out $1.1 million hospitality and tourism workforce training program and online portal

Outer Banks hits Target on April 2, job opportunities filling fast

Hotel employment in North Carolina forecast to rank in U.S. top 10 this year

N.C. Ferry Division to host career event in Hatteras on Feb. 28

Currituck County High Schools invites employers to campus to recruit students

N.C. Ferry Division to recruit tradespeople at Feb. 16 shipyard event in Manns Harbor

Analysis: Late 2022 job growth in N.C. concentrated in metro areas, many counties still facing challenges

One-day pool and spa state certification class offered at COA-Dare on Feb. 13

N.C.’s two smallest counties wrap up year with state’s highest unemployment rates