The North Carolina State Board of Education approved an alternative certification program Thursday for those interested in teaching high school science, math or technology.

Individuals interested in working at this year's North Carolina State Fair can apply for a number of jobs through the Employment Security Commission, the commission said Monday.

Job seekers lined up before 8 a.m. to check out opportunities including nursing, law enforcement, engineering and customer service at an event sponsored by WRAL and the Capital Area Workforce Development Board.

Deep cuts to the state budget took a toll on state jobs. Now, some of those employees have a new place to turn for help.

Walmart has opened a temporary hiring center in Durham to recruit up to 200 employees for the new store opening in October on Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway.

Social networking can add a layer to a job search if applied correctly. Online and off, it is about building relationships.

Years ago, Person County lost hundreds of jobs when manufacturing plants closed or moved their production abroad. One company, however, has returned.

A group wanting a chicken processing plant to be built in Nash County kicked off a campaign Tuesday that urges support for the project, which could bring thousands of jobs to the area.

Eaton Corp. will add 120 jobs over the next four years at its Person County automotive components plant, officials said Monday.

Home-shopping retailer QVC will add 200 jobs to its Rocky Mount operations and invest $71 million over the next five years, Gov. Bev Perdue said Wednesday.

Red Hat will keep its corporate headquarters in Wake County and add more than 500 jobs in the next five years, officials said Monday.

Unemployment rates in North Carolina and across the nation remain stubbornly high, but one business sector is booming.

Novartis will expand its $1 billion vaccine production facility in Holly Springs, adding 100 jobs and new facilities, officials announced Wednesday.

SAS announced Tuesday morning that it is adding 100 jobs and unveiling new products at its world headquarters in Cary with an emphasis on "cloud computing."

Coty Inc., which makes perfumes and cosmetics, will expand its operation in Sanford, creating 140 jobs, officials said Thursday.

Fountain Powerboat Industries to receive $150,000 grant for $5.1 million expansion.

The leader of a group representing state workers said Thursday that North Carolina should bet big on casinos as a way to create jobs and expand the tax base.

Applications are being accepted six days a week at the Morrisville Outlet Mall, 1001 Airport Blvd. The hiring center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.