National Apprenticeship Week Spotlight: Caterpillar
In honor of the third annual National Apprenticeship Week, we are highlighting our member companies’ leading apprenticeship programs. Over the last five years, the number of apprentices nationwide has grown
Inaugural Edition > Made in NC: Spotlight on Caterpillar
Manufacturing is a robust and vital sector of North Carolina’s business community. In fact, manufacturing is North Carolina’s largest employer industry and contributor to GDP. As the exclusive state affiliate
Carolina CAT: Building the Construction Trades from the Ground Up
‘Success Stories in Action’ spotlights success stories working toward solutions to pressing workforce challenges, as part of the NC Chamber Foundation’s Institute for Workforce Competitiveness. Learn More Interested in being
130 Nominees Named for “Coolest Thing Made in NC” Contest
RALEIGH, N.C. – Today, the NC Chamber announced the 130 nominees for its annual “Coolest Thing Made in NC” online competition. This is the fourth year that the NC Chamber
2022 “Coolest Thing Made in NC” Winners Named
Caterpillar and beachBub win statewide competition; a total of 46,000 votes were cast throughout course of competition RALEIGH, N.C. – Today, the day before National Manufacturing Day (#MFGDay22), the NC
10 Finalists Remain in “Coolest Thing Made in NC” Competition, After 32K Votes
RALEIGH, N.C. – Today, the NC Chamber announced the 10 finalists—5 for the medium-to-large business category and 5 for the small business category—for its annual “Coolest Thing Made in NC”
Semifinalists Revealed for “Coolest Thing Made in NC” Competition
NC Chamber’s statewide contest champions manufacturing community’s impact and innovation RALEIGH, N.C. – Today, the NC Chamber announced the 31 semifinalists—15 for the medium-to-large business category and 16 for the
80 Nominees Named for “Coolest Thing Made in NC” Contest
Public voting open for annual statewide manufacturing contest RALEIGH, N.C. – Today, the NC Chamber announced the 80 nominees for its annual “Coolest Thing Made in NC” online competition. This
Council Convenes NC Manufacturers to Address Pain Points and Priorities
On March 3, the NC Chamber hosted its first Manufacturing Council virtual meeting for Cornerstone Members. The Council was formed to tackle timely topics with subject matter experts on industry
Workforce Revival in NC: Central Carolina
In this second workforce revival story of a series, Vice President of Workforce Development at Central Carolina Community College Margaret Roberton explains how employer-led collaboratives strengthen North Carolina’s talent pipelines.