Eastern North Carolina has jobs and talent, but no clear system connecting the two. NC East builds those connections to power thriving businesses and communities.
That ecosystem is built on four buckets:
A brand that makes people want to come here and stay.
Eastern North Carolina’s strength runs deep – in its people, its skills, and its industries. “Deeply Rooted” elevates that story in a way that helps talent see a future here and helps industry feel proud to grow here.
Data that tells everyone what’s working and where to invest.
NC East uses data to drive decisions and drive coordinated action across workforce and education. By showing what’s working, where gaps remain, and where investments could deliver the greatest results, NC East replaces fragmented efforts with shared understanding and priorities.
A talent pipeline that aligns schools and colleges around real cluster jobs.
NC East Alliance, through STEM East, aligns education and employers across the region to build industry-specific talent pathways that connect students to careers and help high-impact industries grow in Eastern North Carolina.
Business services and advocacy that help companies grow and shape the system.
NC East Alliance works alongside employers as a long-term partner, providing business support and coordinated advocacy that help industry grow, adapt, and succeed – setting up Eastern North Carolina to compete.
