The March 2026 report was commissioned by United Way of the Greater Triangle and developed in collaboration with the Raleigh Innovation Team and Central Pines. It identifies structural workforce barriers and opportunities to connect community colleges, apprenticeships and workers with transferable skills to high-demand local-government careers.
Local Government Careers: Workforce Gaps and Pathways
Research on high-vacancy local government careers and the regional partnerships, hiring practices and workforce pathways that can connect more people to public-service opportunities.
Cover of the Pathways to Government report, featuring illustrated career pathways and workforce challenges facing local governments in the Triangle.
