Workforce & Training
Firms operating out of Triangle North can tap a talent-base that spans career-ready high school graduates to Ph.D.-level scientists.
Workforce Development
Research universities like Duke, N.C. State and UNC Chapel Hill provide access to employees, technologies and faculty partners.
Vance-Granville Community College (VGCC) is a great source of trained workers and frequently collaborates with regional industries to ensure its graduates are well-prepared for the kinds of jobs they'll enter upon completion of coursework. Specific examples of these partnerships include BioWork, a first-of-its-kind life science workforce certification.
The region’s K-12 education leaders work with employers in re-shaping curricula around workforce needs, incorporating such programs as early-college high school, “STEM” education and Career Readiness Certificates.
Workforce Statistics
Average Weekly Wage (as of April, 2021)
| Avg. Wage | % of NC | |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $860 | |
| Franklin County | $868 | 83.7% |
| Granville County | $763 | 88.7% |
| Vance County | $630 | 73.3% |
| Warren County | $595 | 69.2% |
For more workforce data, please visit Workforce In Depth.
Commuting Patterns
| Commute OUT | Commute IN | |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin County (6/21) | 19,105 | 3,812 |
| Granville County | 15,851 | 8,961 |
| Vance County | 11,364 | 8,909 |
| Warren County | 8,528 | 1,497 |
Regional Labor Market
| Labor Force | Employed Individuals | |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin County | 31,631 | 29,832 |
| Granville County | 29,832 | 28,768 |
| Vance County | 16,519 | 15,322 |
| Warren County | 6,458 | 6,009 |