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City of North Carolina Department of Commerce: Who faces greater exposure to automation? A look at age.
Previous articles in this series looked at the North Carolina labor market’s exposure to automation related employment disruptions at the occupation and industry level.
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North Carolina’s February Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted February 2023 unemployment rate was 3.6 percent, decreasing 0.2 of a percentage point from January’s revised rate.
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City of North Carolina Department of Commerce: Third Round of Funding Available from the Rural Transformation Grant Fund
A third opportunity opened today for local governments in North Carolina’s rural areas to once again apply for a Rural Transformation Grant.
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Media Advisory: Task Force for Safer Schools Meeting
The Task Force for Safer Schools will meet on Wednesday, March 15, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Central Office, located at 3010 Hammond Business Place, Raleigh, NC.
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State Highway Patrol Requests Public Feedback with CALEA Portal
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol maintains national law enforcement accreditation through the Commission on Law Enforcement for Accreditation (CALEA).
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Packaging Manufacturer to Build New Facility in Archdale with $32 Million Investment
Axium Packaging, a manufacturer of packaging and containers, will create 118 jobs in Randolph County over the next three years, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
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N.C. Department of Commerce and the Danish Energy Agency Sign Agreement to Cooperate on the Responsible Development of Offshore Wind Energy
Today, North Carolina entered an international agreement to access new resources and expertise from the nation that built the world’s first offshore wind farm, advancing North Carolina’s development of a clean energy economy.
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Carbon Supplier to Expand in Robeson County With $17 Million Investment
Asbury Graphite of North Carolina, will create 22 new jobs in Robeson County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
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North Carolina Awards Film Grants to Five New Projects
Five more television and film projects are approved to receive North Carolina Film and Entertainment Grant funds, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
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Governor Cooper Announces Champion Home Builders Will Create 182 Jobs in Scotland County
Champion Home Builders, a provider of manufactured and modular homes, will expand its North Carolina operations to create 182 jobs in Scotland County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
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Industrial Infrastructure Piping Manufacturer to Create 168 New Jobs in Nash County for First North American Operation
COSMOIND Co., Ltd., a polyethylene infrastructure piping manufacturer, will create 168 new jobs in Nash County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
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Packaging Manufacturer to Add 150 New Jobs and $27 Million Investment in Cabarrus County
Max Solutions, Inc., a specialty packaging manufacturer, will create 150 new jobs in Cabarrus County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
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Furniture Maker to Add 100 New Jobs in Burke County Expansion
Vanguard Furniture Company, Inc., a North Carolina furniture manufacturer, will add 100 new jobs in Burke County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
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North Carolina’s February County and Area Employment Figures Released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 50 of North Carolina’s counties in February, increased in 12, and remained unchanged in 38.
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Governor Cooper Announces Nucor Will Create 180 Jobs In Davidson County
Nucor (NYSE: NUE), the largest producer of steel in the United States, will locate a new micro mill steel plant in the city of Lexington in Davidson County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
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North Carolina’s February Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted February 2022 unemployment rate was 3.7 percent, decreasing 0.2 of a percentage point from January’s revised rate.
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Governor Cooper Encourages Employers To Apply For Hire Vets Medallion Program
Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Commerce Secretary Machelle Baker Sanders are encouraging North Carolina employers to hire veterans and to apply for recognition with a HIRE Vets Medallion Award, an official program of the U.S. Department of Labor.
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North Carolina Receives Federal Employment and Training Grant for Former QVC Workers
North Carolina has received a $4 million federal workforce grant to help workers who lost their jobs due to the tragic December 2021 fire at the QVC distribution facility in Rocky Mount, Governor Roy Cooper has announced.
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Governor Cooper Announces Environmental Products Manufacturer will Expand In Thomasville
Nordfab, a manufacturer of ductwork used in environmental filtration systems will expand its existing operations in Thomasville with an investment of $5.5 million, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
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Commercial Vehicle Supplier to Invest $4 Million in Morganton Expansion
The company will invest more than $4 million to expand its trailer operation in the City of Morganton.