500 more jobs coming to Wilson in new pharmaceutical plant, Stein says
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Key Points:
- Johnson & Johnson is expanding its operations in Wilson, North Carolina, with a multibillion-dollar investment to build a new factory producing cancer drugs and other products, creating hundreds of manufacturing jobs.
- Gov. John Stein highlighted the expansion as part of North Carolina’s growing biopharmaceutical sector, emphasizing the state's skilled workforce and commitment to specialized training.
- The state will invest $12 million in a new program at Wilson Community College to train workers for the new jobs, receiving bipartisan support from local legislators.
- Wilson County's unemployment rate stood at 4.9% in September, higher than the state average of 3.8%, indicating a need for job creation and workforce development in the area.
