Press Releases
Governor Cooper Signs Executive Order to Increase Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities
Governor Roy Cooper today signed Executive Order No. 92, Employment First for North Carolinians with Disabilities, to increase opportunities for fair wages, employment, and careers for individuals with disabilities.
Middle School Teachers Get Hands-On Experience in STEM Careers
On Monday, March 25, 2019, North Carolina middle school teachers will learn how to connect classroom teaching to STEM careers at the second-annual emPowering STEM Classroom to Career Conference, held at the GSK headquarters in Research Triangle Park.
Governor Cooper Launches Initiative to Increase Broadband Connectivity
Governor Cooper today issued Executive Order No. 91 to increase internet access across North Carolina including through a new Governor’s Task Force on Connecting North Carolina.
Invest in Small Towns and Rural Communities, Gov. Cooper Urges
North Carolina can bring opportunity and prosperity to all parts of North Carolina through smart investments in economic development and good jobs, Governor Roy Cooper said Wednesday.
Governor Roy Cooper Proclaims March as Women’s History Month
In honor of women’s contributions to North Carolina and the nation, Governor Roy Cooper has signed a proclamation declaring March as Women’s History Month.
Cancer Therapy Company Cellectis to Establish Manufacturing Operations in North Carolina
Cellectis, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company is planning to create up to 200 jobs as it locates its U.S. commercial-scale manufacturing facility in Wake County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company is developing immunotherapies based on gene-edited allogeneic CAR T-cells (UCART).
Grants go to Innovative Programs to Connect Workers with In-Demand Job Skills, Gov. Cooper Announces
Six local partnerships across North Carolina have won grants totaling almost $1.5 million to support efforts to connect people with the skills they need to get good-paying jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Governor Cooper Encourages North Carolina Students to Join Innovative Cybersecurity Competition
North Carolina students can explore cybersecurity and computer science careers by competing in online games as part of a national contest, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Governor Cooper Establishes New Council to Encourage Entrepreneurship in North Carolina
Governor Roy Cooper has established a North Carolina Entrepreneurial Council to support policies that encourage entrepreneurship, foster economic development, and support sustainable, high-quality jobs.
Governor Cooper Declares Career Pathways Week In North Carolina
To promote workforce development and strengthen connections between education and job readiness, Governor Roy Cooper has declared the week of January 28-February 1, 2019 as Career Pathways Week in North Carolina.
