Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that more than 1,600 new businesses have registered to find qualified workers with NCWorks Online since the site was launched on Aug. 5.
More than 13,000 new job orders and more than 16,000 new resumes have also been posted to NCWorks Online, which is operated by the N.C. Division of Workforce Solutions. The integrated workforce system has registered more than 16,000 new job seekers who are now able to take advantage of the system’s job-matching tools and career exploration services.
“NCWorks Online is an essential tool that can help improve the state’s economy by identifying by employment opportunities across North Carolina,” said Secretary Decker. “This one-stop system is a wonderful way to connect job seekers to businesses at no extra cost to our customers.”
Job seekers and employers can use NCWorks Online to study real-time labor market information, including wages and future employment prospects. Job seekers can also see how well their current set of skills matches with those required by an employer, as well as find relevant training opportunities. The system also shows users how easily they could transition into another career or industry. Other services, including resume preparation, are also available.
NCWorks Online was developed by Geographic Solutions of Florida, and 18 other states use similar systems. It is expected to save taxpayers in North Carolina about $400,000 per year.
For more information about NCWorks Online, visit www.ncworks.gov.
For more information about the N.C. Division of Workforce Solutions, visit www.nccommerce.com/workforce.