jobs
NC unemployment rate remains lower than national
Sept. 6. North Carolina’s jobs picture is bright, with last week’s claims almost 7 percent lower than in the previous week and 17 percent lower than last year. Twenty-seven states and the District of Columbia had unemployment claims last week that were worse than the same week last year. The state’s seasonally adjusted July 2024 […]
‘Growing Stronger Summit is May 17
May 8. Youth Villages North Carolina is hosting its first-ever “Growing Stronger Summit” with author, national poverty and child welfare expert David Ambroz, head of community engagement (West) for Amazon. The summit, which will be held 8 am to 10 am May 17, will showcase how youth who are aging out of foster care can […]
NC jobless rate flat at 3.5%; national rate is 3.9%
March 22. The state’s seasonally adjusted February 2024 unemployment rate was 3.5 percent, unchanged from January’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.2 of a percentage point to 3.9 percent. North Carolina’s unemployment rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point from a year ago. The number of people employed increased 3,135 over the month to […]
NC unemployment rate is 3.5%, US at 3.7%
March 11. North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.5 percent in January, down 0.1 of a percentage point from December’s revised rate. The national rate remained unchanged at 3.7 percent. The number of people employed increased 6,721 over the month to 5,068,208 and increased 64,125 over the year. The number of people unemployed decreased […]
Unemployment post-COVID: NC is about in the middle of the pack
Oct. 24. September’s national jobs report showed above-average increases in hiring over the past month. The economy gained 336,000 non-farm payroll jobs, exceeding the average monthly gain of 267,000 over the past 12 months. In September, there were notable gains in sectors including leisure and hospitality, government, health care, professional, scientific, and technical services and […]
NC struggles more than most states in hiring, survey finds
Dec. 16. During the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of Americans lost their jobs and experienced financial difficulties due to unemployment. Now, lots of businesses are struggling to hire enough workers, which has sometimes led to delays in services and reduced business hours. The labor force participation rate is still below pre-pandemic levels, and is at one […]
Op-Ed: Universities must innovate, reinvent
Nov. 16. [Opinion] By Dr. Franklin D. Gilliam Jr., Chancellor, UNC Greensboro. Colleges and universities across North Carolina and the nation are encountering stiff headwinds. College enrollment fell by more than 1 million students during two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, and worse is yet to come. The high school-age population will begin to shrink […]
Yes, Indeed, Charlotte is No. 8 among US cities for job opportunities
May 10. Money.co.uk analyzed the 30 largest US cities on their number of Indeed job listings. Cities with the Most Job Opportunities Rank City Population Indeed job listings Listings per 100,000 1 Boston 675,647 45,150 6,682 2 Washington, D.C. 689,545 42,973 6,232 3 Seattle 737,015 42,678 5,791 4 Austin 1,028,225 58,762 5,715 5 Las Vegas […]
Cornelius brewer offers internship focusing on diversity
April 19. Lost Worlds Brewing has been selected to host an immersive training experience for people of color interested in pursuing careers within the craft brewing industry. Applicants must be 21 or older and available May 23 through July 30. Click here to apply. Email the application to: [email protected] Lost Worlds Brewing is located at […]
Chamber ‘lunch and learn’ on hiring adults with special needs
Donna Frye, an employee of Publix Grocery, is an active member of the Kiwanis Aktion Club. Photo: Lake Norman Chamber April 18. The Lake Norman Chamber will hold a “Lunch n’ Learn” on hiring special need adults Tuesday, April 19 from noon to 1:15 pm at the chamber. The panel discussion features several business owners/managers […]
