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In the last year, there has been a push in North Carolina, on par with a national trend, to increase education related to trades-focused careers, with national funding allocated to trade programs.
In the last year, there has been a push in North Carolina, on par with a national trend, to increase education related to trades-focused careers, with national funding allocated to trade programs.
 
The US Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) recently released third-quarter numbers for 2025, showing a gross domestic product (GDP) increase of 5.6% for North Carolina.
The US Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) recently released third-quarter numbers for 2025, showing a gross domestic product (GDP) increase of 5.6% for North Carolina.
 
In Ronald Reagan’s 1980 presidential campaign he asked the voters one question: Are you better off today than you were four years ago? It’s worth asking now.
In Ronald Reagan’s 1980 presidential campaign he asked the voters one question: Are you better off today than you were four years ago? It’s worth asking now.
 
North Carolina’s unemployment rate decreased again in April from March’s rate of 3.5% to 3.4% according to the latest release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce. The national rate also decreased to 3.4%.
North Carolina’s unemployment rate decreased again in April from March’s rate of 3.5% to 3.4% according to the latest release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce. The national rate also decreased to 3.4%.
 
The monthly local jobs report reveals unemployment rates and related economic indicators at the county level.
The monthly local jobs report reveals unemployment rates and related economic indicators at the county level.
 
North Carolina’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.5% in March according to the latest release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce. This is lower than February’s revised rate of 3.6%, yet 0.2 percentage points higher than the unemployment rate in March of last year.
North Carolina’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.5% in March according to the latest release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce. This is lower than February’s revised rate of 3.6%, yet 0.2 percentage points higher than the unemployment rate in March of last year.
 
The monthly local jobs report reveals unemployment rates and related economic indicators at the county level.
 
Declining Labor Force, Wages, and Work Hours Cause for Concern
 
Unemployment rates increased in all but one of North Carolina’s 100 counties in January, according to the latest release from the state’s Department of Commerce. These local rates are not seasonally adjusted and are subject to large seasonal patterns.
Unemployment rates increased in all but one of North Carolina’s 100 counties in January, according to the latest release from the state’s Department of Commerce. These local rates are not seasonally adjusted and are subject to large seasonal patterns.
 
Unemployment increased in February even as the number of new jobs exceeded analysts’ forecasts, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released Friday.
Unemployment increased in February even as the number of new jobs exceeded analysts’ forecasts, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released Friday.
 
As the Golden LEAF Foundation enters the second year of a five-year strategic plan, the Foundation continues its work funding strategies to improve the economic conditions of North Carolina’s rural and tobacco-dependent communities.
As the Golden LEAF Foundation enters the second year of a five-year strategic plan, the Foundation continues its work funding strategies to improve the economic conditions of North Carolina’s rural and tobacco-dependent communities.
 
After increasing for four consecutive months, North Carolina’s unemployment rate plateaued in December at 3.9%, according to the latest release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
After increasing for four consecutive months, North Carolina’s unemployment rate plateaued in December at 3.9%, according to the latest release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
 
North Carolina’s unemployment rate increased for the fourth consecutive month in November, according to the latest release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
North Carolina’s unemployment rate increased for the fourth consecutive month in November, according to the latest release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
 
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell remarked during a Wednesday speech that central bankers will likely slow their implementation of contractionary monetary policy this month.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell remarked during a Wednesday speech that central bankers will likely slow their implementation of contractionary monetary policy this month.
 
Today the North Carolina Department of Commerce released September county-level unemployment data for the state, revealing a decrease in unemployment rates for 99 of North Carolina’s 100 counties. Only Warren County saw an increase in its unemployment rate.
Today the North Carolina Department of Commerce released September county-level unemployment data for the state, revealing a decrease in unemployment rates for 99 of North Carolina’s 100 counties. Only Warren County saw an increase in its unemployment rate.
 
North Carolina’s unemployment rate increased for the second consecutive month in September according to the latest release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
North Carolina’s unemployment rate increased for the second consecutive month in September according to the latest release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
 
Nearly 60,000 North Carolinians never re-entered the labor force after the Covid shutdowns.
Nearly 60,000 North Carolinians never re-entered the labor force after the Covid shutdowns.
 
As reported last week by the North Carolina Department of Commerce, North Carolina unemployment increased for the first time since the pandemic-induced economic downturn.
As reported last week by the North Carolina Department of Commerce, North Carolina unemployment increased for the first time since the pandemic-induced economic downturn.
 
North Carolina’s unemployment rate increased to 3.5% in August after remaining flat at 3.4% for four consecutive months prior, according to the latest release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
North Carolina’s unemployment rate increased to 3.5% in August after remaining flat at 3.4% for four consecutive months prior, according to the latest release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
 
The unemployment rate increased to 3.7% in August 2022 even as more Americans returned to work, according to a Friday release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The unemployment rate increased to 3.7% in August 2022 even as more Americans returned to work, according to a Friday release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
 
Yet 2.6 million more people would need to enter the labor force to match pre-pandemic labor force rates
Yet 2.6 million more people would need to enter the labor force to match pre-pandemic labor force rates
 
THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you all for your patience. Secretary Raimondo, thank you. Before we begin, I’d like to speak very briefly about today’s jobs report that was just been issued.
THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you all for your patience. Secretary Raimondo, thank you. Before we begin, I’d like to speak very briefly about today’s jobs report that was just been issued.
 
MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everybody. Okay. So, I’m pleased to announce that on Friday, September 16th, President Biden will welcome South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to the White House.
MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everybody. Okay. So, I’m pleased to announce that on Friday, September 16th, President Biden will welcome South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to the White House.
 
President Joe Biden claimed on Wednesday that the American Rescue Plan was responsible for an apparent economic rebound in the United States.
President Joe Biden claimed on Wednesday that the American Rescue Plan was responsible for an apparent economic rebound in the United States.
 
Half of American business leaders plan to reduce headcounts at their companies, according to a new survey from accounting firm PwC.
Half of American business leaders plan to reduce headcounts at their companies, according to a new survey from accounting firm PwC.
 
North Carolina’s July unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.4% for the fourth consecutive month according to the latest release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce. The national rate decreased by 0.1% to 3.5%.
North Carolina’s July unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.4% for the fourth consecutive month according to the latest release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce. The national rate decreased by 0.1% to 3.5%.
 
As teacher shortages loom ahead of the new school year, union leaders are calling for more financial resources.
As teacher shortages loom ahead of the new school year, union leaders are calling for more financial resources.
 
Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) said that while the July jobs report showed strong job growth, those numbers could be a “precursor” to “serious economic issues coming very shortly.”
Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) said that while the July jobs report showed strong job growth, those numbers could be a “precursor” to “serious economic issues coming very shortly.”
 
Scratching Beneath the Surface Reveals a Struggling Labor Market
Scratching Beneath the Surface Reveals a Struggling Labor Market
 
Jared Bernstein, a member of President Joe Biden’s Council of Economic Advisers, on Sunday deflected on whether the United States is bound for a recession.
Jared Bernstein, a member of President Joe Biden’s Council of Economic Advisers, on Sunday deflected on whether the United States is bound for a recession.
 
As inflationary pressures continue to stifle the economy, American small business owners are increasingly pessimistic, according to a Tuesday report from the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB).
As inflationary pressures continue to stifle the economy, American small business owners are increasingly pessimistic, according to a Tuesday report from the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB).
 
As unemployment remained at low levels in June, the portion of American adults participating in the job market remains far below pre-recession levels, according to a Friday news release from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
As unemployment remained at low levels in June, the portion of American adults participating in the job market remains far below pre-recession levels, according to a Friday news release from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
 
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