jobs
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: Dave@lostworldsbeer.com 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 […]
Financial Independence Group will build $22.3 million campus in Cornelius
April 6. Financial Independence Group will build a state-of-the art corporate campus on a five-acre site on Westmoreland Road. The new $22.3 million campus will be home to Financial Independence Group (FIG) and three of its affiliate companies: Alphastar Capital Management, Barnabas Capital, and Independent Property and Casualty Group. The project will result in the […]
Fidelity adding 500 customer service positions
May 12. Fidelity Investments will add 500 new jobs at a new regional center for its personal investing business. Hiring begins immediately; candidates do not need to be a licensed financial professional to be hired. “We’re increasing the number of customer-facing employees to support not only unprecedented client growth and engagement, but also our associates […]
