North Carolina's Workforce Strengths Highlighted by Governor Stein

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Governor Josh Stein is championing North Carolina's workforce, a strong asset that has earned the state recognition as a top state for workforce in recent years. Stein highlighted the state's talent pipeline and celebrated job announcements that will bring over 500 jobs to North Carolina. The Governor emphasized the importance of continued investment in the next generation of workers to attract jobs of the future.

Key Takeaways:

  • North Carolina's workforce has been ranked a top state for workforce in several years due to its R1 universities and top-tier community colleges.
  • Governor Josh Stein announced a $500,000 investment from the GE Aerospace Foundation towards North Carolina's Heroes MAKE America Program, which equips veterans with skills for careers in advanced manufacturing.
  • Heroes MAKE America works with companies to provide veterans with training and placement in advanced manufacturing careers.
  • The North Carolina aviation industry contributes over $88 billion to the state's economy and supports over 400,000 jobs annually.
  • In the past two weeks, six new companies have invested in North Carolina, leading to more than 850 new jobs and over $1 billion in investment.
  • Since taking office, Governor Stein has announced nearly $21 billion in new investments and over 28,000 jobs across the state.

Statistics:

  • North Carolina's R1 universities and top-tier community colleges have contributed to the state's ranking as a top state for workforce.
  • $88 billion: The annual economic contribution of North Carolina's aviation industry.
  • 400,000: The number of jobs supported by North Carolina's aviation industry annually.
  • $1 billion: The investment announced by six new companies in North Carolina in the past two weeks.
  • 850: The number of new jobs created by the six new companies investing in North Carolina.
  • $21 billion: The total new investments announced by Governor Stein since taking office.
  • 28,000: The total number of jobs announced by Governor Stein since taking office.
  • 500: The number of jobs announced by recent job announcements celebrated by Governor Stein.

Sources:

  • Office of the Governor of North Carolina