Are you looking for customer service experts? Agriculturalists? Veterans or maybe some digital gurus? We've got them all in Currituck. Located just miles from the Hampton Roads metropolitan area, Currituck offers a diverse workforce with true American grit.
Every year thousands of workers graduate from the nearby colleges, universities, and technical schools. Thousands more retire from the military bases just a county away. Many of these already skilled workers choose to call Currituck County home.
This hub of soon-to-be discovered brilliance is only getting stronger. Together, we can grow your business to its greatest potential.
The following charts compare the labor force of Currituck, North Carolina to the Hampton Roads MSA and Northeastern North Carolina.
Labor Force |
13,821 |
Employment |
13,367 |
Unemployment |
454 |
Unemployment Rate |
3.3% |
*Period: 2019, October (Revised, Benchmark: 2018) - Source: http://d4.nccommerce.com
Labor Force |
79,447 |
Employment | 76,230 |
Unemployment |
3,217 |
Unemployment Rate |
4% |
*Period: 2019, October (Revised, Benchmark: 2018) - Source: http://d4.nccommerce.com
Labor Force |
862,243 |
Employment |
838,840 |
Unemployment |
23,403 |
Unemployment Rate |
2.7% |
*Period: 2019, October - Source: https://www.bls.gov/data/#api
Currituck County is in a unique position, within driving distance of over a dozen higher education and training facilities. We believe that workforce training programs help to boost the economy and stimulate growth. As an incentive to all businesses, North Carolina Community College system and North Carolina Department of Commerce work together to design and pay for custom training for new employees.
If you're looking to keep it local, Currituck County’s College of the Albemarle Aviation & Technical Training Center also provides customized training right here in our own backyard.
Need help finding new employees? North Carolina’s Department of Employment and Training connects employers with prospective workers.
All of these programs were designed to help businesses succeed in North Carolina. Currituck County looks forward to working with you and your business in the near future.