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2025 was a banner year for job creation in NC

North Carolina added tens of thousands of new jobs and tens of billions in promised investment in 2025.

Talent in every ZIP code: Congressman wants to tap HBCUs for tech workers

North Carolina Central University and other HBCUs are training graduates for jobs in tech and AI but need help with networking to break into a field that often lacks in diversity, the U.S. Congressman for Silicon Valley said in a Durham stop.

Raleigh social services group to furlough 250 in NC due to federal shutdown

The East Coast Migrant Head Start Project, which provides early education and nutrition services for migrant workers and their children, plans to temporarily close offices across North Carolina and in other states.

Jack Hagel, WRAL News

Wake County teen carves future with woodworking skills amid AI-driven job market shifts

In the face of AI-driven job market shifts, Wakefield High senior Nick Johnson carves a unique path with his woodworking skills. From Boy Scouts to Instagram, his craft thrives, blending tradition with innovation.

The Fed can't help America's young tech workers who are struggling to find a job

Washington (CNN) -- Hundreds of thousands of young Americans fresh out of college with a computer science degree have struggled to find a job over the past year. And their luck may not change anytime soon.

By Bryan Mena, CNN

Guest column: H-1B changes threaten the Triangle's tech future

Last month, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation that radically reshapes the H-1B visa system. For the Triangle -- home to startups, tech giants, research universities and a thriving innovation ecosystem -- the impact could be profound.

Fintech firm SoFi plans 225-job North Carolina expansion

The expansion is expected to create high-paying roles in global operations, risk management and mortgage home-equity management. State officials approved an incentives package worth up to

Jack Hagel, WRAL News

Weatherby Healthcare opens new hub in Wake County

Weatherby Healthcare has expanded its presence in North Carolina by opening a new hub in One North Hills Tower in Raleigh, a move expected to create 150 new, high-paying jobs.

Best industries in North Carolina for those looking for a career change

Discover the booming industries in North Carolina for a potential career change. Explore opportunities and insights for 2025.

Biogen pledges $250K to biopharma career training program

The biotech company says its donation would expand its collaboration with Durham Technical Community College and support a new life-sciences center aimed at increasing the biopharma talent pool.

WRAL News staff

Guest column: Your job is safer from AI than Silicon Valley wants you to believe

The panic is premature. Not because AI isn't powerful, but because it's fundamentally broken in a way that protects most human jobs.

Fujifilm Biotechnologies opens multi-billion dollar drug manufacturing site in Holly Springs

Fujifilm Biotechnologies opened its new, $3.2 billion bio-pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Holly Springs on Wednesday, and the town is already experiencing impacts.

Regulatory shifts cause North Carolina solar company to cut 500 jobs

Blue Ridge Power said regulatory changes affecting renewable energy companies and shifts in the capital markets prompted its decision to wind down the business.

WRAL News staff

Duke program wants students to make a difference with AI

Duke AI students are learning about the human element that makes them powerful in the job market.

Q&A: Can I be fired for a social media post?

In the wake of Charlie Kirk's death, the social media response -- in support and opposition to his political positions -- has gotten some people in trouble. Employment law attorney Victoria Kepes of Noble Law answered WRAL News questions about social media, your job and the law.

Town of Four Oaks approves land annexation, paving way for more Novo Nordisk jobs

A plan that could expand Novo Nordisk in Johnston County, bringing more jobs to the area, is moving forward.

Jack Hagel, WRAL News

Panthers employee fired after posting controversial comments on Charlie Kirk's death

A Carolina Panthers employee was terminated on Thursday after allegedly making controversial comments on social media about Charlie Kirk's death. This incident highlights the risks of social media posts and employment in at-will states like North Carolina.

Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk plans cut 9,000 jobs. NC expansion expected to proceed, company says

Novo Nordisk, the Danish drugmaker with a large presence in North Carolina, declined to say how many jobs might be cut in the state. But it indicated a planned Triangle expansion might not be affected.

Eshe Nelson, New York Times

Worker confidence reaches all-time low, survey shows

According to a new survey from the New York Federal Reserve, worker confidence in their ability to move from one job to another has reached an all-time low.

Edgecombe County residents push back against proposed data center

A proposed 50-acre data center in Tarboro, projected to create 500 jobs and generate millions in tax revenue, faces pushback. Residents express concerns over environmental impacts and transparency, while the developer highlights benefits and the growing demand for AI infrastructure.

Residents push back against proposed data center in Edgecombe County

A proposed 50-acre data center in Tarboro, projected to create 500 jobs and generate millions in tax revenue, faces pushback. Residents express concerns over environmental impacts and transparency, while the developer highlights benefits and the growing demand for AI infrastructure.

Job growth stalls: US economy added just 22,000 jobs in August and unemployment rose to highest level since 2021

(CNN) -- The US job market is stalling out.

By Alicia Wallace, CNN

Battery maker Natron closes shop, killing plans for 1,000 jobs in North Carolina

The maker of sodium-ion batteries failed to raise funding from investors or sales, so it decided to close facilities in Michigan and California. Plans for a $1.4 billion factory in the Rocky Mount area are also dead, state officials said.

Jack Hagel, WRAL News

David Gardner: Tech innovation has replaced traditional manufacturing in the U.S. economy

Tech companies are reshaping the U.S. economy by replacing traditional manufacturing with innovative solutions. David Gardner delves into the impact of this shift, highlighting opportunities, challenges and the future of American industry.

Johnson & Johnson to increase Holly Springs manufacturing

The health care giant says it is increasing its presence at a biopharmaceutical manufacturing site being developed by Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies.

WRAL News staff