The NC Technology Association has released its monthly snapshot of available IT positions in the state, broken down in several ways (top listings by MSA, job type, skills, certifications). 

This monthly Tech Talent Trends Alert is released in the latter half of each month with a snapshot of the previous month as well as a rolling thirteen-month chart of IT job openings in NC so that trends can be seen.

"The September national jobs report shared positive news with a larger than anticipated net increase in payroll jobs," shared Andrea Fleming, Director of Talent and Workforce Development at NC TECH. “NC State Economist, Dr. Mike Walden, even stated the high numbers in the report were ‘a shocker’ with jobs in leisure/hospitality, health care, and government leading the gains.”

“Tech job postings did not follow with positive news,” Fleming noted. “Posting totals for IT jobs are down year over year, as well as lower in September than in August. The current tech job market is not what it was a year ago. For the entire year of 2022, job postings were at record levels. Now, companies are still hiring, but numbers are significantly lower. While opportunities may be more selective, there’s a wealth of talent ready for their next job.

"On a brighter note, NC TECH’s recently released quarterly poll of leaders in the state’s tech sector show optimism about the economy, their own company’s growth, and hiring for the next quarter: 63% expect company growth, 62% are hiring,” Fleming remarked.   

The newest and previous IT Job Trends reports are available here, with more talent-related information and resources here.

Source: NC TECH