North Carolina employers are not only facing a worker shortage. WE are facing a readiness shortage. https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1EbziSQ9hb/?mibextid=wwXIfr According to the 2024 Employer Needs Survey, 82% of employers surveyed tried to hire, and 62% of hiring employers reported difficulty finding workers. For entry-level positions, the top challenge was not education, It was employability skills. Employers need people who can show up prepared, communicate professionally,