First in-person Career Expo highlights job openings at North Carolina state agencies and universities | Eastern North Carolina Now

Press Release:

    RALEIGH     The first-ever in-person State of North Carolina Career Expo will welcome job seekers interested in careers in state government from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at the McKimmon Center on the North Carolina State University campus at 1101 Gorman Street in Raleigh.

    Individuals with all education and experience levels are invited to register for this event. For more information and to register for the event, job seekers can visit the State of North Carolina Career Expo 2023 page. While same-day registration is available, participants are encouraged to register in advance. There is no cost for participating in this event.

    "Across the state there are thousands of job opportunities available in which people have the ability to serve in rewarding and challenging roles, truly helping people and making a difference in their lives," said State Human Resources Director Barbara Gibson. "If you are interested in working for an organization committed to ensuring that North Carolina remains a great place to live, work and raise a family, I encourage you to join us at the State of North Carolina Career Expo to learn about job opportunities available at our agencies and universities."

    Participants can learn more about the mission, values and available positions at individual state agencies and universities by visiting their individual booths. Recruiters will be available to make one-on-one connections with potential candidates.

    There will be a booth at the event where individuals can sign up for job alerts and create a North Carolina state government application profile. NCWorks and Dress for Success Triangle NC will provide additional resources to job seekers through their mobile units.

    The career event will also feature live, 30-minute informational sessions from various organizations to support success in the application process for state government jobs, including a session dedicated to providing tips for applying to state jobs. The full list of participating organizations and their scheduled times can be found on the 2023 State of North Carolina Career Expo webpage.

    The Higher Education to NC Government career initiative, Ed2NC, will also have a booth to discuss entry-level and internship opportunities with various agencies for current college students and recent graduates. They and others interested in entry-level positions may visit the Ed2NC Entry-Level Positions Data Bank to learn about state government jobs that align with their major and degree.

    To view current full-time and temporary career opportunities across the state, which today includes over 1,100 postings, visit www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina. Interested individuals can also set alerts for notifications of jobs in their field(s) of interest and by location(s)

    Participating State Agencies and UNC System Offices

    Administrative Office of the Courts

    Department of Administration

    Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services

    Department of Commerce

    Department of Environmental Quality

    Department of Information Technology

    Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

    Department of Public Instruction

    Department of Revenue

    Department of State Treasurer

    Department of Transportation

    Office of State Human Resources

    Office of State Budget and Management

    Office of the Commissioner of Banks

    Wildlife Resources Commission

    UNC System Office (including PBS NC and NC State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA))

    Department of Insurance

    Department of Adult Correction

    Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

    Department of Justice

    Department of Public Safety

    Department of Health and Human Services

    NC General Assembly

    Department of Labor

    Office of the Secretary of State

    State Bureau of Investigation

    Community College System

    Temporary Solutions

    Office of State Controller

    North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics

    Participating North Carolina Universities

    East Carolina University

    University of North Carolina at Charlotte

    Elizabeth City State University

    University of North Carolina at Greensboro

    Fayetteville State University

    University of North Carolina at Pembroke

    North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

    University of North Carolina School of the Arts

    North Carolina Central University

    University of North Carolina Wilmington

    North Carolina State University

    Winston-Salem State University

    University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    https://oshr.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2023/10/03/first-person-career-expo-highlights-job-openings-north-carolina-state-agencies-and-universities


   Contact: Devon McGarvey, M.A.
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   Email: devon.mcgarvey@nc.gov