Greensboro's 100 Males Mentoring Program Nears Goal
A new initiative in Greensboro is pairing male mentors with local boys in need of guidance. The 100 Males Mentoring program kicked off in January.
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U.S. Added 273,000 Jobs Last Month, But Economists Brace For Coronavirus Impact
The increase was about 100,000 more than expected and unemployment dipped to 3.5%. The labor market appears resilient, but fears are growing that the coronavirus will take a toll on the economy.
Publix Breaks Ground On New Guilford County Distribution Center
Originally announced in 2018, Publix Super Markets, Inc. is building a refrigerated distribution hub in Guilford County. The project should be completed by the end of 2022.
Hiring Picks Up As Employers Add 225,000 Jobs In January
U.S. employers added more jobs than expected last month, while the unemployment rate inched up to 3.6%. Unusually warm weather contributed to job gains for construction workers.
U.S. Economic Growth Slowed In 2019 To 2.3%
The Commerce Department says the U.S. economy grew 2.3% last year. That's slower than the previous year and well below the Trump administration's forecast.
Tanger Center Holding Job Fair To Fill 200 Positions
Hiring efforts are underway at the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Greensboro.
Economists Gauge Effectiveness Of Targeted Tax Incentives
Over the last twenty years, North Carolina has repeatedly lowered its corporate tax rate and used incentives to lure new companies like Dell, FedEx, and Caterpillar.
Women Now Outnumber Men On U.S. Payrolls
Women got the lion's share of new jobs in December and now outnumber men on U.S. payrolls. This unusual situation reflects the growth of industries like health care where women dominate.
U.S. Job Growth Cools In December As Employers Add 145,000 Jobs
December's job growth is down slightly from the three previous months, when employers added an average of 200,000 jobs. But the unemployment rate held steady at 3.5%, matching a 50-year low.
Job Market Surges As Employers Add 266,000 Jobs In November
U.S. employers added a better-than-expected number of jobs last month, boosted in part by the return of General Motors workers who had been on strike in October. The unemployment rate fell to 3.5%.