NC Ranked No. 1 in Workforce Development  

North Carolina has been named the #1 state in the nation for workforce development in Site Selection magazine’s 2026 Workforce Development Rankings, a trusted benchmark for corporate location and expansion decision. The recognition affirms talent strength is built with purpose, not luck.

For years, the NC Chamber and NC Chamber Foundation have worked with employers, educators, and policymakers to align our education systems with real workforce demand. This ranking reflects that work, as well as the shared commitment across our state to prepare North Carolinians for high-value careers.  

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Source: NC Chamber Business Matters