With the 3rd largest military population, North Carolina sees tens of thousands of veterans retiring or separating from military service each year. NC4ME provides best practice training for companies seeking veteran employees and hiring events for veterans.
Today marks the National Day of the Deployed. We remember all the service men and women who are currently deployed around the world on behalf of the U.S.
Thank you to all of those serving to keep our Nation safe, and we await your safe return!
STUDY SHOWS NORTH CAROLINA AS THE TOP LEADER IN MILITARY TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH
The Defense Alliance of North Carolina and RTI International's study found potential for NC research and advances to be funded by Department of Defense (DOD) contracts.
Many military installations in North Carolina are seeking renewable energy resources. In February 2022, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point install solar-powered electric vehicle charging stations for government vehicles.
NC4ME and the Association of Defense Communities host a hiring event at the North Carolina Defense Summit in September 2022.
Our military veterans are an exclusive population with personal and professional attributes that make them a very important component of our North Carolina workforce. These professionals have experience in an array of fields, and all have developed problem-solving and leadership skills that lead to their success in the business world.
Employers gain great value in honoring veterans by hiring veterans.
NORTH CAROLINA DEFENSE SUMMIT EDUCATES, PROMOTES BEST PRACTICES
Key stakeholders and leaders from across North Carolina attended the first North Carolina Defense Summit (NCDS) in September. The Association of Defense Communities and the North Carolina Military Affairs Commission hosted the summit.
Since 1951, the Army Research Office in Durham has conducted cutting-edge research that has led to advances in Army technology. It also provides support and opportunities for research completed at universities and colleges across the state.
The Southeastern North Carolina Regional Microanalytical and Imaging Consortium, located at Fayetteville State University, is an example of an Army Research Office-funded facility. The primary research done at this facility is based on North Carolina's infrastructure.
North Carolina is home to military installations that support the Nation and serve as economic engines for their local regions. From service members to civilian employees, there are numerous work opportunities that military bases provide. They also work with local businesses through contract opportunities, pouring work into the surrounding areas.
We celebrate all the National Guardsmen who helped with rescue efforts in Florida during Hurricane Ian.
We also remember how in 2018, more than 3,100 National Guardsmen from North Carolina responded to the aftermath of Hurricane Florence.
North Carolina's defense sector is an economic resource with an incredible capacity to attract new jobs to our state. Civilians and military veterans alike will benefit from additional job opportunities.
On top of this, the state's economy is boosted by an increased workforce in North Carolina.