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RALEIGH — The second annual in-person State of North Carolina Career Expo will welcome job seekers interested in careers in state government on Monday, September 9. The event, which will be held at at the Sheraton Imperial located at 4700 Emperor Blvd. in Durham, runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Individuals with all education and experience levels are invited to register for this event. For more information and to register for the event, job seekers can visit the State of North Carolina Career Expo 2024 page. While same-day registration is available, participants are encouraged to register in advance. There is no cost to participate in this event.

“The State of North Carolina is looking for talented people who are interested in becoming a part of our state government workforce. With over 15,000 vacant positions, we have a wide variety of positions ranging from accounting to zookeeping, so you are sure to find a challenging job that positively impacts your life and the lives of others.” said State Human Resources Director Barbara Gibson. “I encourage anyone wanting to work for an employer that values its employees, to join us at the State of North Carolina Career Expo to learn about job opportunities available at our agencies and universities.”

Participants can learn more about the mission, values and available positions at individual state agencies and universities by visiting their individual booths. Recruiters will be available to make one on-one connections with potential candidates.

Once again, NCWorks will be at the event with their mobile unit where individuals can sign up for job alerts and create a North Carolina state government application profile. NCWorks Veterans Services and Dress for Success Triangle NC will provide additional resources to job seekers. NC DHHS Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities will be available to provide services for individuals who might need accommodations.

The career event will also feature informational sessions from agencies who will share their mission and jobs opportunities as well as sessions dedicated to providing tips for applying to state jobs. The full list of participating organizations and their scheduled times can be found on the 2024 State of North Carolina Career Expo webpage.

The Higher Education to NC Government career initiative, Ed2NC, will also return with a booth to discuss entry-level job opportunities for recent graduates. They and others interested in entry-level positions may visit the Ed2NC Entry-Level Positions Data Bank to learn about state government jobs that align with their major and degree There will also be a booth that will have information on the State of North Carolina Internship Program as well as the various internships offered by the agencies. To view current full-time and temporary career opportunities across the state, which today includes over 1,500 postings, visit governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina. Interested individuals can also set alerts for notifications of jobs in their field(s) of interest.

Participating State Agencies

Dept. of Administration (DOA)
Dept. of Adult Corrections (DAC)
Dept. of Commerce (COM)
Dept. of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Dept. of Information Technology (DIT)
Dept. of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA)
Dept. of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR)
Dept. of Public Safety (DPS)
Dept. of Revenue (DOR)
Dept. of Transportation (DOT)
Office of State Budget & Management (OSBM)
Office of State Human Resources (OSHR)
OSHR Temporary Solutions
State Bureau of Investigation
Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDACS)
Dept. of Insurance (DOI)
Dept. of Justice (DOJ)
Dept. of Labor (DOL)
Dept. of State Treasurer
Office of State Auditor (OSA)
Office of State Controller (OSC)

Other

Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)
NC Community Colleges
NC General Assembly
Office of Commissioner of Banks (NCCOB)
Secretary of State (SOS)
State Board of Elections (NCSBE)
Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC)

Universities

UNC System Office
Elizabeth City State University
Fayetteville State University
NC A&T State University
NC School of Science and Math
NC Central University
NC State University
UNC Chapel Hill
UNC Greensboro
UNC School of the Arts
UNC Wilmington
Winston Salem State University