North Carolina Ranked Top-50 Employer for Veterans Nationwide

Forbes Magazine recently announced that the state of North Carolina has been named a top-50 Best Employer for Veterans in the country, clocking in at No. 46. North Carolina was the only state government to receive recognition in the Best Employers for Veterans 2023 rankings, which consisted of 150 employers.

Also ranked in the top 150 were North Carolina-based companies Duke Energy (7), Bank of America (61) and Atrium Health (107), as well as others with a significant North Carolina presence.

“Our North Carolina veterans bring the benefit of extensive training and knowledge to communities across the Great State of North Carolina,” said N. C. Dept of Military and Veterans Affairs Secretary Walter Gaskin. “They are an invaluable resource for our businesses and the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs constantly strives to improve the quality of life for our military members and their families as they transition to civilian life. As a state, we value each man, woman, and child who has sacrificed in defense of our nation, and we are proud to call them our own.”

Full article: https://www.columbuscountynews.com/2023/11/north-carolina-only-state-on-50-best-for-vet-hires/

NC Governor Press Release: https://governor.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2023/11/16/state-north-carolina-ranked-top-50-employer-veterans-nationwide