North Carolina continues to hold its ranking as a top tech state in the US. North Carolina is the #5 state in total tech employment growth from 2015-2020. Jobs in the industry have grown by 15% in the state, well above the national average of 6.8. And for the next five years, is predicted to be 9th and 14th highest tech growth state for tech industry jobs and tech occupations jobs respectively. North Carolina also boasts a #2 ranking for the percentage of women employed in the technology sector with women making up 35.7% of the tech workforce. North Carolina ranks #8 for venture capital investments and #7 state in startups created from university tech transfer. The tech sector is strong and thriving in North Carolina. (Statistics source: NC State of the Technology Industry Report)
With the growth of jobs and opportunity, access to qualified talent is on the radar for nearly all our members. NC TECH offers talent related resources to include research on the industry and IT job openings/trends, talent acquisition resources including virtual job expos, a job board, and key partnerships that focus on skills development and diversity in the workforce. NC TECH also provides a wide array of programs and forums to allow for discussion on talent development, workplace culture and diversity and inclusion.