Source: Cass Herrington, WUNC, 5/22/19


Last week, the Trump administration outlined a plan to overhaul the country’s immigration system to prioritize applicants with college degrees over those with familial ties. But business leaders in Asheville say they need workers at all skill levels, particularly given the county’s record low unemployment rate.  The unemployment rate in Buncombe County has stayed below 4 percent in the last two years. While that comes as good news for some, it can pose a challenge for employers seeking to fill vacant positions. That’s particularly the case in construction, manufacturing and tourism, industries.

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