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The face of manufacturing is changing, and North Carolina is well positioned to take advantage of these opportunities. We can bring more wealth and prosperity to our communities with manufacturing but we have to plan for the future - and in the right ways.
In 2020, Gen Z will make up the core of our state’s workforce. Read on to learn how North Carolina is preparing these youth for them.
Aside from the national debates, North Carolina faces its own sets of healthcare challenges. See how people across the state are developing innovative ways to tackle NC issues.
As our state continues to grow, we need a plan to adapt our infrastructure systems. Learn more about the state’s growth challenges.
As our state’s economy and population change, our public financing systems must adapt. Learn more about what it will take to finance North Carolina’s future.
Creativity is now the world’s most valuable commodity: it can’t be outsourced or automated, and it generates the innovations that lead to new businesses and industries. North Carolina needs more of it. See how North Carolinians are unleashing their creativity.
We believe that when people work together with a shared will and common vision, progress is smarter, more comprehensive, and enduring. That’s why you won’t see us working alone. We support collaboration with people from all sectors and areas of the state to arrive at solutions that are best for North Carolina’s varied interests. We work across four areas necessary for a strong and vibrant North Carolina: economy, education, the natural and built environments, and health.
Educating North Carolina’s young people is key to developing smart, competitive and caring citizens. The future of our state lies in our ability to remain a leader in educational outcomes.
Our state faces challenges, which are also opportunities, for growing our healthcare sector. If we think about health in broad terms, we can increase the quality of life for each of our citizens and help North Carolina advance its economic edge.
Maintaining North Carolina’s natural beauty and our physical infrastructure systems require careful planning as our population continues to grow. We can transform our natural and built environments and grow sustainably to support economic, health and environmental goals.
Rapid economic changes are forcing North Carolinians to find sustainable ways to develop and foster job creation. There are numerous opportunities before us.
