Gov. Josh Stein of North Carolina has been tooting the horn for the state's workforce, shining a spotlight on the talent that fuels the region's growth. During an Axios Live event focused on Building Workforce Skills in Advanced Manufacturing, Stein outlined the strides his administration is taking to bolster North Carolina's job market. It's no secret the state's universities and community colleges have nabbed top-tier ranks, which Stein argues are central to drawing the industries of the future. He acknowledges, though, complacency isn't an option, stating, "We must keep investing in our next generation of workers to keep attracting the jobs of today and tomorrow."
Further proving his commitment, the governor proudly announced the GE Aerospace Foundation's investment of $500,000 into the Heroes MAKE America Program. The initiative is tailor-made to smoothly transition veterans into civilian roles within the advanced manufacturing sector. According to details from the Governor's Office official press release, this program is set to benefit from the aviation industry's robust presence in the state, a sector supporting over 400,000 jobs and injecting $88 billion into North Carolina's economy annually.
In a span of just two weeks, Stein's office has heralded the arrival of six new companies poised to set roots in North Carolina. This development is expected to create upwards of 850 jobs, coupled with an influx of more than $1 billion in investments. Since Gov. Stein's tenure began, these figures have amassed to nearly $21 billion in new investments and the creation of over 28,000 jobs, signaling a period of significant economic advancement for the state.
The governor isn't shy to showcase his administration's track record. "Since taking office, Governor Stein has announced nearly $21 billion in new investments and more than 28,000 jobs across the state," as per the Governor's Office.
