NC Tech Paths is a non-profit dedicated to fostering rural inclusion in the digital economy. Based in Wilkes County, NC, NC Tech Paths serves the Northwest North Carolina region by strengthening our tech ecosystem of workforce development, employer partnerships, and entrepreneurial support interventions, allowing our neighbors to live, train, and remain in this beautiful area!
WHY NORTHWEST NC?
Five reasons employers should target Northwest NC when building their tech workforce of the future:
- World-Class Broadband: The region boasts gig-capable fiberoptic internet access to almost 90% of residences, meaning it has the strongest internet in North Carolina
- Versatile Talent: A network of training and education providers offers a diverse portfolio of tech specializations to match employer needs
- Labor Shed: The commutable radius around NC Tech Paths includes over 550,000 residents, with VA and TN border counties adding another 200,000 residents
- Quality of Life: In the post-pandemic world, top talent may be reluctant to relocate or slog through the urban commute – allowing employees to live in the Blue Ridge Mountains gives employers a leg up in the talent war
- Social Impact: Our state and nation have been plagued by a rural-urban divide – employers have an opportunity to bridge that divide by growing their rural tech workforce
Learn more about NC Tech Paths by visiting their website, watching this short video, or reading about them in Business North Carolina magazine.