A motivated workforce awaits you in Wilson! We have a diverse and talented supply of skilled and unskilled labor looking for employment. Wilson Community College and the Wilson Academy for Applied Technology (WAAT) prepare students for jobs now and in the future. This innovative pipeline budding talent ensures that Wilson’s industries will always be abundant in human resources. For additional information visit North Carolina’s Employment Security Commission.

Wilson's strategic location and top-quality roads system make it a regional employment center providing a larger labor pool for employers. Customized training through Wilson Community College, part of the State of North Carolina's acclaimed community college system, means industries can hone the skills of their employees to meet their changing needs.

Wilson has launched its newest workforce site WorkNWilson. Explore career opportunities in Wilson by listening to “Real Stories” from industry professionals about their jobs and “Find a Career” by searching real-time job postings offered by Wilson’s most in-demand companies.

The life science industry is one of the largest employers in the state of North Carolina. The North Carolina Biotechnology Center recently launched a new tool to help match people with job opportunities in the life science sector. The Bio Jobs Hub not only shows you what kinds of jobs are available, but it also helps you understand the average wages and how to get started in this field.
 

North Carolina is a right-to-work state, and 3% of Wilson’s workforce are union members.

Labor Pool within 30 mile radius:

Recruiting area radius covered
30 miles
Recruiting area population
1,883,493
Approximate Drive Time
35 minutes
% in North Carolina
100%
Estimated Labor Force
986,058


Source: JobsEQ®

 

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