Accelerating Job Growth and Securing our Future
Tracking North Carolina's progress in competitive business climate, education and talent supply, and infrastructure and growth leadership.
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Education & Workforce Development
Before the pandemic, North Carolina’s employers, across industry sectors, struggled with hiring workers who had the certifications or training matching the jobs in demand. COVID-19 widened the skills gap and narrowed talent pipelines. Baby Boomers retired at a faster rate than expected for various reasons including successful savings plans and rising home value. Parents, mainly […]
Read Articlearrow_forwardCompetitive Business Climate
North Carolina’s ability to retain, attract, and create businesses and good jobs is critical for our overall economic success.
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Developing and sustaining a first-rate education and talent development system that is effective and agile will ensure that North Carolina can consistently produce a competitive, diverse, world class workforce.
Read MoreInfrastructure & Growth Leadership
A sound physical infrastructure that provides predictable access to energy, transportation, broadband, water, and clean air is important to meeting demand related to population and business growth.
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