Goldsboro's unemployment rate is less than
4.7%. Services claims the largest slice of the Goldsboro
economy. Trades are the second largest sector of employment,
government is the third largest category, and manufacturing is the fourth
largest sector.
Employment in the local area is oriented toward service,
retail and office support. Many employers prefer to hire military
spouses because of their versatile skills.
The Transition Assistance
Program (TAP) of the Family Support Center assists military members plan and
prepare for employment after they separate from military
service. Pre-separation appointments, a 3-day TAP class, resume and
interview classes, and access to computers/internet are
offered. Members may receive assistance with many aspects of the
employment process - identifying interests and strengths,
training/education/licensing needed for particular careers, job search,
networking, etc.
Individuals interested in employment opportunities in
the education or health fields may look in the Contacts/Links for those topics
to obtain additional information.