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Employment by IndustryCharlotte Region Major EmployersManufacturingHealth Care & Social AssistanceRetail TradeEducational ServicesFinance & InsuranceAccommodation & Food ServicesPublic AdministrationProfessional Services & InformationAdministrative Support & Waste ManagementTransportation & WarehousingWholesale TradeUtilities & ConstructionArts, Entertainment & RecreationReal Estate & Rental/LeasingOther ServicesAgriculture & Mining155201815263339484757739289113Source: Charlotte Chamber 20130 20 40 60 80 100 120Thousandshelp recruiting student interns, recentgraduates and alumni; expert resources; andresearch partnerships. Industry/educationpartnerships are very important to theuniversity and often lead to tangible results.The Energy Production and InfrastructureCenter (EPIC) at UNC Charlotte was formedin response to the need from industry tosupply highly trained engineers qualified tomeet the demands of the energy industry.More than 250 regional energy corporations,including Duke Energy, Siemens, AREVA,Westinghouse, the Electric Power ResearchInstitute (EPRI), CB&I, URS, STEAG andseveral others, cooperate with EPIC to leadthe expansion of energy engineering studiesin classes. A new 200,000-square-footbuilding houses the center, which includesclassrooms, lecture halls, conference rooms,a clean room, high structural bay, smart gridfacility, offices and laboratories for electrical,civil, environmental and computer researchrelated to energy and energy deliveryinfrastructure.Other research centers include theCharlotte Research Institute, UrbanInstitute, Center for Precision Metrology,Charlotte Visualization Center andthe Bioinformatics Research Center.Charlotte is also home to Central PiedmontCommunity College, the Carolinas’largest community college. CPCC serves70,000 people annually through nearly 300degree, diploma and certificate programs, inaddition to a literacy program and corporateand continuing education. As a “careercollege,” CPCC offers programs that helppeople get jobs, with programs in healthcare, trades and technical careers, advancedmanufacturing and information technology,among others. With six campuses andonline programs, CPCC is accessible toall citizens of Mecklenburg County.CPCC is a leader in workforce training,offering customized corporate training,market-focused continuing education,apprenticeships and internships. TheCorporate Learning Center works oneon-onewith companies and organizationsin Charlotte to match learning needs tojob performance. CPCC’s ApprenticeshipCharlotte program helps companiesestablish apprenticeships and coordinatewith the N.C. Department of Labor.Other significant colleges and universities inthe Charlotte region include NortheasternUniversity – Charlotte, QueensUniversity, Davidson College, JohnsonC. Smith University, Charlotte Schoolof Law, Wake Forest University Schoolsof Business, Wingate Universityand Johnson & Wales University.Charlotte Works is a key resourcefor both employers and employees inthe Charlotte area. The private/publicpartnership offers customized resourcesto develop, align and connect job seekerswith the changing employment needsof Charlotte-area employers. Job seekerscan take advantage of coaching, trainingand networking opportunities, andemployers can receive assistance withinitial staffing, screening and recruitment,and planning recruitment events.Charlotte in SummaryThe Charlotte region is a hub of activity,boasting a favorable business climatefor regional, national and internationalcompanies of all sizes. North Carolina isconsistently ranked as one of the best statesfor doing business. At 96 percent of thenational average, Charlotte’s cost of living islow. But Charlotte’s quality of life is high. Athriving arts community, diverse housing andneighborhood options, nationally acclaimedpublic and private schools, professionalsports, outdoor recreation activities anda favorable climate all make Charlottean excellent place to live and work.charlottechamber.com Major Employers Directory 9