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New on #NCcareers!
Do you love learning new things, exploring ideas, or asking questions? Your interests and motivations can offer clues about careers you might enjoy. Try the new Motivators version of the Interest Finder on NCcareers.org: nccareers.org/find-career/in…
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Not sure where to start your job search? From finding employers to tailoring your resume, NCcareers has tips and tools to help you take the next step. Explore practical job search tips in our latest blog!
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Check out our latest LEADing News newsletter! This edition highlights the September 2026 county unemployment estimates, the new Business search tool, and more: icont.ac/51oAu
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#LMITuesday: Join us during Career Development Month to explore NCcareers.org, discover career exploration tools, and get a first look at our new Business Search tool!
📅 When: November 3 at 11:30 am
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Manufacturing accounted for 75% of jobs announced in NC’s new and expanded projects in 2025. With 461,000+ manufacturing workers statewide and billions in announced investments, the industry continues to play a significant role in NC’s economic future: commerce.nc.gov/news/the-lea…
Happy N.C. Workforce Development Professionals Month! We are continuing to celebrate how workforce development professionals build opportunity across North Carolina. Read the Governor's proclamation at governor.nc.gov/governor-ste…
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New #NCcareers blog!
Not sure where to start your job search? From finding employers to tailoring your resume, NCcareers has tips and tools to help you take the next step. Explore practical job search tips in our latest blog!
🔗 nccareers.org/blog-post/how-…
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📈 #LMITuesday: Business activity in Western NC recovered relatively quickly after Hurricane Helene, but employment has lagged. As of March 2026, employment in impacted counties remained 1% below pre-hurricane levels. Read our #NCEconomyWatch for more: commerce.nc.gov/news/the-lea…
Every NC metro area gained workers on net through interstate job switching from 2022-2024. Our latest LEAD Feed blog shows where each NC metro draws workers from and which industries gain the most: commerce.nc.gov/news/the-lea…
📈 #Construction led NC’s industries in year-over-year job growth. According to September 2026 employment data, construction jobs grew 5.7% over the year, outpacing other sectors. Explore the data and see what else we covered at our latest LMI Tuesday: commerce.nc.gov/lmi-tuesday-…
Our latest NC In Numbers newsletter is out! Explore North Carolina's unemployment and job growth estimates for September 2026: icont.ac/51o9R
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Analysis of UNC System graduates reveals that although specific programs closely linked to Manufacturing have shifted over the past two decades, engineering and industrial degree pathways have supplied a stable share of talent to NC’s Manufacturing sector: commerce.nc.gov/news/the-lea…
At today's LMI Tuesday, LEAD economists check in on Western North Carolina’s recovery, review the latest statewide employment numbers, and answer your questions about the economy. Join the session: commerce.nc.gov/lmi-tuesdays
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Rapid advancements in generative AI are fueling a boom in US data center investment, which surpassed $75 billion (annualized) by mid-2026. But this buildout is straining the availability of key components and adding to price pressures in the economy: commerce.nc.gov/news/the-lea…
LEAD is at the NCWorks Partnership Conference! Stop by our table to learn more about what we do at LEAD.
Analysis of NCCCS graduates shows that programs such as Computer Integrated Machining and Industrial Systems Technology remain key pathways into the state’s evolving Manufacturing sector. Check out the full story for more information: commerce.nc.gov/news/the-lea…
The LEAD team is excited for the NCWorks Partnership Conference this week! Visit our table to learn more about what we do at LEAD. See you there!
#Tomorrow: join workforce development professionals from across the state at the 2026 NCWorks Partnership Conference!
There's still time to register to attend this high-value conference in Greensboro, on October 14-16: commerce.nc.gov/jobs-trainin…
How is Western North Carolina’s economy recovering two years after Hurricane Helene? At our next LMI Tuesday, LEAD economists Andrew Berger-Gross and Jonathan Guarine check in on Western North Carolina’s recovery. Join the October 20th session at 11:30am: commerce.nc.gov/lmi-tuesdays
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📈#NCEconomyWatch: The Western NC economy is recovering from the impact of Hurricane Helene, but some indicators continue to lag. Read our October 2026 edition of NC Economy Watch to learn more about the slow road to recovery in Western NC: commerce.nc.gov/news/the-lea…
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Findings from the 2026 Employer Needs Survey is out! The NC Employer Needs Survey is conducted every 2 years to understand the workforce challenges facing NC employers. This edition surveyed a general sample of employers plus 3 industry-specific samples: lead.nc.gov/employer-needs-s…
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