‘Grow Local’ program in Greenville, Pitt County encourages thousands to pursue life science careers

Photo via NC Biotech Center GREENVILLE – Pitt County hosts a vibrant life sciences community constantly in need of new employees. But it’s hard for young students to plan a career in, say, pharmaceutical manufacturing, if they’ve never heard about it. That’s why the Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce […] Click here to view original […]
500+ job openings at the spring career fair!

The career fair is from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Sheraton Greensboro at Four Seasons, Koury Convention Center on Gate City Boulevard. Hiring speech bubble is isolated on the yellow background. Credit: christianchan – stock.adobe.com GREENSBORO, N.C. — Looking to find a career at the Danville Casino? Or […] Click here to view original […]
North Carolina Work and Save on the Table

Add the Tar Heel State to the list of those offering a state-run plan that picks up the slack left by employers that don’t offer a retirement plan. Well, if a new bill just introduced is passed and enacted, that is. HB 496 would create the North Carolina Small […] Click here to view original […]
Paradigm Shift: Recruiting for Lifelong Careers or Public Service Stints

Userba011d64_201/Getty Images The IT Modernization Mission While some of the more than 311,000 people affected by tech layoffs occurring in the private sector since November 2022 could supply talent to fill currently available federal jobs, the government is working to ensure such applicants are recruited for both the short- […] Click here to view original […]
Creative hobbies can lead to personal and professional growth
Much has been made of the value of hobbies in providing a distraction from the daily grind. The value of escapism is hard to define, but many successful professionals find that having a hobby that has nothing to do with their profession provides a much-needed respite during those times […] Click here to view original […]
Is a degree essential to a career in tech?

New data suggests attitudes towards college degrees aren’t as strict in 2023. The tech skills gap is a key site of discussion in both tech and wider business circles, and an ongoing issue in urgent need of redress. Recently, it’s been reported that the tech skills gap may widen […] Click here to view original […]