North Carolina's employment statistics have been unveiled.

The demand for nurses has been discussed for the past 20 years, according to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (AACN)  The Bureau of Labor Statistics expect 175,000 vacancies for registered nurses every year through 2029.  Here are some reasons given for the shortage: retirement or those choosing to leave people are living longer […]

After a false start in September 2021, companies are finally transitioning their employees back to the office.  The office will more than likely look and operate differently because of the pandemic.  As a result of COVID-19’s impact, some workers may be nervous about their return.  The Anxiety and Depression Association of America, says employees have […]

As businesses struggle to find workers, a post-COVID program has been revealed. Carolina Across 100 is a program created to help young people get jobs in its 100 counties around the state. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) recently presented the new program titled Our Work: Connecting Young Adults with Their Future. […]

Erica Campbell explains that one of the most the useful things you can do for yourself in terms of business is crafting an elevator pitch. If you’re passionate about what you do and want to make the connections necessary to keep doing it, than you’re going to need to learn how to clearly, quickly and […]

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The energy industry is experiencing a major boom in job growth that may prove beneficial for African-Americans seeking employment.

In preparation for the upcoming season, Carowinds is now hiring more than 4,000 associates to help provide the “best day ever” for park guests. The premier entertainment destination of the Carolinas is gearing up for an epic season with the debut of two new world-class attractions: Plants vs. Zombies™ Garden Warfare 3Z Arena, the world’s […]

In his latest push for criminal justice reform, President Barack Obama on Monday will introduce new efforts to rehabilitate the formerly incarcerated, one of which includes banning the checkbox on employment applications that asks if a potential employee has ever been convicted of a crime.

The national unemployment rate for Blacks fell below 10 percent in the second quarter of 2015 for the first since 2007, reports the Wall Street…

For the first time since 2007, the unemployment rate for African Americans has fallen below 10 percent. Though this is “promising” the number is still twice the national average and more than two times the rate for whites.  Research indicates that discrimination plays a role in the disparity, with black applicants not getting called back for interviews […]

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New census projections have revealed that white children will be outnumbered by children of color in the United States within the next five years. The rise…

New years bring new opportunities. For many, new jobs is definitely part of a new year. Share these 4 things and you will be on the  right path.  You…