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As a result of
advanced training and education, combined with a
vast diversity of skill sets, the workforce in
North Carolina's Northeast is one of our
greatest assets, and one of business's greatest
advantages. A diverse and unparalleled quality
of life in North Carolina’s Northeast Region
attracts highly-talented and skilled people.
The labor force in
Northeastern North Carolina is quality-conscious
with a strong work ethic. Our civilian labor
force consists of 174,976 people, with over
10,000 persons commuting to Virginia daily for
employment that would welcome the opportunity to
work closer to home.
Our region's
proximity to North Carolina and Virginia
military commands, the US Coast Guard Air
Station in Elizabeth City, and shipyards in
Newport News, VA offers a steady supply of
trained workers. A large number of exiting
military personnel are highly
trained in a variety of technical fields and have significant leadership
experience.
Attesting to the
availability of labor to support new and
expanding businesses, several highly successful
job
fairs have been held in Northeastern
North Carolina with impressive results:
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Nucor Steel,
a Fortune 500 steel recycling company
located in Hertford
County, has taken in 18,000 applications
since their first job fair in 1999. Nucor
managers report that the dedication and work
ethic of their 400 employees is among the
best
in their plants
across the United States.
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Fineline Industries, a boat
manufacturer locating in Northampton County,
had over 800 applicants for 85 positions.
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Eden Street Software, a high-tech
software developer in Chowan County, had
over 200 applicants for 25 positions.
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Regulator Marine, Albemarle Boats,
Carolina Classic Boats, and Calyber Boatworks – a
job fair for these boat companies to
fill 18 positions netted over 200 applicants
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PCB Piezotronics, a Buffalo, NY auto sensor
manufacturer located in Halifax County, had
over 1,300 applicants for the first 50 jobs.
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The Roanoke Rapids Theater, 800 applicants for the
first 50 positions for this live music
performance theater.
North Carolina’s worker
training programs are consistently rated top in
the nation. We can help you customize a
training program tailored to your company's
needs.
North Carolina’s Northeast Commission works
closely with employers and workforce training
providers, including four-year public
universities, community colleges, Workforce
Development Boards, K-12 school systems and
private training organizations to meet
employers’ needs for skilled, productive
employees. |
