North Carolina’s star on the national job market radar continues to rise, bringing more good news for job seekers and businesses in our state. Last week Forbes named Raleigh the top city on its list of Best Places for Business 2014. Raleigh beat out the 200 largest metro areas in the U.S. based on a dozen factors related to jobs, costs (business and living), income growth, quality of life and education of the labor force. Charlotte was ranked #12—beating out Atlanta and Dallas—with Forbes citing its economy as “one of America’s best performers.” The good news follows on the heels of two major job announcements for the Queen City last week. Bubble wrap manufacturer Sealed Air Corp. announced that it will move to Charlotte and bring more than 1,200 jobs with it, making it the largest Fortune 500 corporate headquarters relocation in the city’s history. IT firm Spectra Group announced that it will bring 250 financial services jobs to the area when it opens a new delivery center here. Goodwill applauds the local and national businesses in our region who continue to create jobs and build a robust workforce. Interested in learning how Goodwill can train you for career? Visit our Career Development Center at 2122 Freedom Drive in Charlotte or learn about the job training services we provide the community.
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