In North Carolina, history follows you from county to county, and the past inspires the present in the most brilliant ways. The state’s beautiful Atlantic Coast, Appalachian Mountains, and Piedmont Region offer a perfect blend of culture, natural scenery, and career opportunities. Some say that once you move to North Carolina, you will never want to leave.
Jobs opportunities are abound throughout the state. Companies like IBM, Smithfield Foods, Lowe’s Companies, Inc, SAS Institute provide jobs in industrial machinery and equipment, food products, and IT. Wells Fargo and Bank of America in Charlotte offer career opportunities for professionals in banking and financial industry. In fact, Charlotte is the third largest banking center in the US after New York and San Francisco. Chapel Hill, Durham, and Raleigh form Research Triangle Park. It’s the largest research park in the US, a hub for medical, technology, and science companies.
North Carolina is home to the first public university in the United States. In 1795, the University of North Carolina opened its doors to students. Today, the University of North Carolina system includes 17 public universities. Also, there 58 public community colleges and a number of well-known private colleges and universities across the state.
And of course, there will be no lack of recreational activities in North Carolina: from swimming at the beach to skiing in the mountains. The scenic Blue Ridge Parkway and Great Smoky Mountains National Park are the two most visited national parks in the US. Whether you prefer freshwater fishing, ballooning, rock climbing, or biking, you can do it all without having to leave the state.
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