Tech talent is critical to the success of North Carolina’s thriving tech sector. The Center for Technology Workforce Innovation connects with tech talent news, research and resources to empower both individuals and companies.
NC TECH commissions and releases multiple research reports on the state's tech sector for the benefit of our members and as a resource for policymakers, economic development leaders, and the media. Reports include the annual State of the Technology Industry Report and Tech Innovation Index and the monthly IT Job Trends.
NC TECH has a growing membership of companies providing various resources and support for talent. Connect with members providing training, employer branding, culture development, diversity, and inclusion support, and more. Visit the Talent Resources page to review a full list and see where your company could enhance current talent recruitment and retention strategies.
Diversity fuels innovation, expands possibilities, and shapes a brighter future for all. Explore resources and programs on Diversity + Inclusion, and Women in Tech where talent thrives and drives progress for all.
Diversity + Inclusion are critical to all workplaces and spaces for expanding experiences, sharing perspectives opening opportunities to a wider base of individuals. NC TECH has several initiatives to support members in their efforts including an Engaging the Future: Tech Workplace Summit, a dedicated channel in our virtual community, NC TECH Connect, incorporating content in all programs and events, and connecting with diverse suppliers.
North Carolina is the #1 state in the US for the Percentage of Women in the Technology Industry. Women make up 37.1 percent of the tech workforce. NC TECH has several programs and groups to support, retain, develop, and attract more women to technology fields. NC TECH hosts a Summit for Women in Tech, supports scholarships for women studying technology or engineering, hosts Lean In Circles for small group connections, and manages an online community specific for women in tech.
Tech is booming in NC, and so are the job opportunities. Connect with openings at MetLife, NC TECH member companies, and explore the NC TECH Job Board.
Connect with top North Carolina technology employers and find your next role on the NC TECH Job Board. NC TECH members can post open roles or links to their career pages. Job seekers can browse opportunities and sign up to receive notifications of new posts.
North Carolina has a wide range of innovative programs for tech workforce development and career exploration.
SparkNC partners with school systems and industry partners to accelerate student progress on pathways to careers in high-tech fields
The mission of FIRST North Carolina aligns with the mission of FIRST - to provide life-changing robotics programs that give young people the skills, confidence, and resilience to build a better world.
NC TECH Members showcase innovative talent strategies in the Focus on Talent webinar series.
Thursday, April 3
Meet representatives from Deutsche Bank and learn about the organization, the tech-focused Cary campus, the company culture and current opportunities.
Tuesday, April 8
Join us for an inspiring conversation on allyship in action! Donald Thompson, CEO of The Diversity Movement, and MetLife’s Tamar Shapiro will explore how allies can foster inclusivity and equity in the workplace. Open to both NC TECH members and non-members, this event will dive into actionable ways to create meaningful change.
Brews + Bytes + Insights: Network With Innovation Pros
Tuesday, April 29th
Join us for a brief program featuring Venkata Natarajan, CIO and head of U.S. Technology, and Sonali Niswander, head of Global Enterprise Platforms. The event will include live demos of innovative solutions, followed by networking opportunities to meet the speakers and fellow tech professionals.
For information about Talent Resources, reach to Andrea Fleming.
