Twelve summer electrical academies are launching in North Carolina as part of an initiative that plans to train 25,000 North Carolinians for energy and infrastructure jobs over 10 years.
North Carolina is launching 12 summer electrical academies at community colleges to train 220 students for electrical careers through coursework, credentials and pre-apprenticeships.
The NC Community College System is joining a national Careers Electric coalition intended to expand electrical workforce training.
Governor Josh Stein signed six bills into law today, including measures to modernize state investments, support veteran law enforcement officers, and expand access to social work services. From improving pension investment flexibility to easing licensure for out-of-state social workers, these new laws aim to strengthen public services and workforce capacity across North Carolina.
Governor Josh Stein joined leaders from the North Carolina Department of Commerce and Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to discuss strategies to support North Carolina workers, particularly veterans in the workplace.
Governor Roy Cooper announced that an innovative manufacturer, a virtual internship initiative, and four individual North Carolinians have won NCWorks Awards of Distinction for outstanding accomplishments and contributions related to workforce development. The recipients were recognized during the 34th annual NCWorks Partnership Conference, organized by the N.C. Department of Commerce and held this year in a virtual format.
