Press Releases

Governor Cooper Challenges Workforce Leaders to Increase Work-Based Learning Opportunities

New data tools and greater focus on employer engagement highlighted at NCWorks Commission meeting; Four new Career Pathways certified to help connect people with skills for high-demand jobs

North Carolina Highlights Innovations to Attract Companies, including Amazon, to Be its Next First

Secretary Anthony M. Copeland announced today an initiative to attract business by highlighting the world-class, inventive, and forward-thinking nature of North Carolinians through the NC Next Firsts campaign.

Lockhart Taylor Named Assistant Secretary of the Division of Employment Security

North Carolina Commerce Secretary Anthony M. Copeland has appointed Lockhart Taylor the department’s Assistant Secretary of the Division of Employment Security. Taylor has served as Interim Assistant Secretary since Sept. 1, 2017.

Governor Announces $2 Million Grant to Support College and Career Readiness

Communities In Schools program will assist at-risk students with graduating and preparing for a career

North Carolina's September County and Area Employment Figures Released

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Governor Cooper Announces 47 New Jobs at Advanced Superabrasives in Madison County

Company will invest more than $26 million in Mars Hill expansion

North Carolina's September Employment Figures Released

Raleigh, N.C. — The state’s seasonally adjusted September unemployment rate was 4.1 percent, remaining unchanged from August’s revised rate.  The national rate decreased 0.2 of a percentage point to 4.2 percent.

Rural Communities Receive State Grants Attracting 386 New Jobs and $164.4 Million in Private Investment

North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority awards $3.97 million in grants to support jobs and infrastructure and property upgrades

North Carolina Offers Amazon World-Class Choices

State supports proposals from four local communities seeking Amazon’s HQ2 project

Kenny Flowers Returns to Commerce Team to Lead Rural Economic Development

North Carolina Commerce Secretary Anthony M. Copeland has appointed Kenny Flowers, an economic and community development professional, as the department’s Assistant Secretary for Rural Economic Development.