
Live. Train. Remain.

NC Tech Paths Value Propositions
Why Northwest NC?

- World-Class Broadband: The region boasts gig-capable fiberoptic internet access to almost 90% of residences, meaning it has the strongest internet in North Carolina
- Versatile Talent: A network of training and education providers offers a diverse portfolio of tech specializations to match employer needs
- Labor Shed: The commutable radius around NC Tech Paths includes over 550,000 residents, with VA and TN border counties adding another 200,000 residents
- Quality of Life: In the post-pandemic world, top talent may be reluctant to relocate or slog through the urban commute – allowing employees to live in the Blue Ridge Mountains gives employers a leg up in the talent war
- Social Impact: Our state and nation have been plagued by a rural-urban divide – employers have an opportunity to bridge that divide by growing their rural tech workforce
Bridging the rural-urban divide in the digital economy requires optimizing four key components.



