This week, DOA hosted a reception for its Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month art gallery. 📸: https://www.flickr.com/photos/158814434@N02/albums/72177720329565256/

Say hello to Workday, the State of North Carolina’s new recruitment platform! Workday benefits jobseekers by providing a faster, simpler application process and improved communication with hiring managers. Find your next opportunity with the state at: https://nc.wd108.myworkdayjobs.com/NC_Careers

DOA's Purchase & Contract Division was named a bronze winner of the George Cronin Award for Procurement Excellence by the National Association of Procurement Professionals. The award recognizes outstanding state initiatives by procurement specialists. 🔗: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QD4J3xZfqz4

⌛ Less than a week remains to apply for up to $500 in mini grants for youth programs across North Carolina! The application deadline is Friday, October 10. 🔗: https://www.doa.nc.gov/divisions/council-women-youth/state-youth-councils/mini-grant-program

@ncgovernor.bsky.social Josh Stein has proclaimed October as #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth. North Carolinians are encouraged to wear purple on Thursday, Oct. 16 to show their support. Read the proclamation: https://governor.nc.gov/governor-stein-proclaims-domestic-violence-awareness-month #DVAM

September is a wrap — hear from Secretary Esparza about developments at DOA over the past month. 👩 New Division for Women & Youth Director 📄 DOA to house Governor's Advisory Council on Latino Affairs 🤖 Chatbot added to DNPE website And more!

DOA's Division of Non-Public Education (DNPE) today launched a new chatbot on the DNPE website to answer questions about operating home schools and private schools in NC. 🔗: https://www.doa.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2025/09/26/doa-launches-chatbot-answer-questions-about-home-and-private-schools

We're hiring! DOA is seeking a strategic and innovative Policy Development Manager. This role will oversee policy development and lead transformative projects. Learn more & apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/5089583/policy-development-and-strategic-planning-manager

We're hiring! DOA is seeking a dedicated and driven Deputy Director for the Division for Women and Youth. This role will lead grant compliance and monitoring for the division. Learn more & apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/5086646/deputy-director #Work4NC

⌛ Time is running out to apply for up to $500 in mini grants for youth programs across North Carolina! The application deadline is October 10. 🔗: https://www.doa.nc.gov/divisions/council-women-youth/state-youth-councils/mini-grant-program

ICYMI: Secretary Esparza visited Western North Carolina this week to volunteer with Governor Josh Stein and his cabinet, cleaning up a portion of the Swannanoa River with MountainTrue. He also spoke with Q'Pasa Appalachia in Boone, NC.

@ncgovernor.bsky.social Josh Stein has proclaimed September 15 to October 15 as Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month in North Carolina. Hear from DOA Sec. Esparza, the state's first Latino cabinet head, about the importance of recognizing this month.

@ncgovernor.bsky.social Josh Stein ordered all U.S. and NC flags at state facilities to half-staff 9/11 to honor Patriot Day, and on 9/13 to honor Maj. Gen. Joseph McNeil. Flags are at half-staff through 9/14 in conjunction with guidance from the White House in memory of Charlie Kirk. #FlagAlertNC

@ncgovernor.bsky.social ordered all U.S. and NC flags at state facilities lowered to half-staff sunrise to sunset on Sept. 11. Gone but not forgotten, this day honors the victims of the terrorist attack, their families and the heroic sacrifices of first responders. 🔗: www.doa.nc.gov/news/press-r...

NC Council for Women vice chair Lyric Thompson joined WUNC to discuss key findings from the recently released Status of Women in NC: Investing in Economic Opportunity report. Read the report: www.doa.nc.gov/divisions/co...

@ncgovernor.bsky.social Josh Stein ordered all U.S. and NC flags at state facilities lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on September 13 in honor of civil rights activist Major General Joseph McNeil, who passed away Thursday. 🔗: www.doa.nc.gov/news/press-r...

The NC Commission of Indian Affairs held a quarterly meeting today at UNC Pembroke, swearing in four new members. The commission also honored the late Dr. Joseph Bell for his dedicated service to the Lumbee community.

It's #WorkItWednesday! We're hiring, check out DOA's open positions: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nort... #Work4NC

We are thrilled to announce Charnessa Ridley as the new director of DOA's Division for Women & Youth. Formerly known as the Council for Women & Youth Involvement, the division administers grants for DV/SA service providers and youth programs like the State of NC Internship Program.

DOA's Council for Women & Youth Involvement is accepting mini grant applications from organizations that build character and leadership skills in North Carolina youth through peer-to-peer community projects. Application deadline is October 10. 🔗: www.doa.nc.gov/news/press-r...

This week, Commission of Indian Affairs Executive Director Greg Richardson received the 2025 Richard Caswell Award. This prestigious award recognizes state employees with 45 or more years of service. Congratulations, Greg!

@ncgovernor.bsky.social has ordered all U.S. and NC flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff immediately until sunset Aug. 31 in honor of the victims of a senseless act of violence committed at Annunciation Catholic School. 🔗: www.doa.nc.gov/news/press-r... #FlagAlertNC

It's #WorkItWednesday! We're hiring, check out DOA's open positions: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nort...

Released on #WomensEqualityDay, the Investing in Economic Opportunity for Women in NC report contains analysis by the Institute for Women's Policy Research of key childcare and labor market indicators. Read the report: www.doa.nc.gov/media/18257/...

Today, DOA's Council for Women & Youth Involvement released the Investing in Economic Opportunity for Women in North Carolina report. It examines disparities in childcare, earnings & employment to drive better outcomes for women & families across NC. Release: www.doa.nc.gov/news/press-r...

This week, Secretary Esparza and State Sen. Val Applewhite visited the CARE Center to learn about its important role for Cumberland Co. and discuss ways the state can do more to support DV/SA service providers. The CARE Center is a grantee of DOA's Council for Women & Youth Involvement.

Secretary Esparza spoke at the Greater Fayetteville Chamber Coffee Club networking breakfast today, sharing information about DOA, innovations in state government, and how Fayetteville businesses can work with the State of North Carolina.

It's #WorkItWednesday ! We're hiring, check out DOA's open positions: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nort...

Recently, Secretary Esparza took part in a NC Department of Adult Correction reentry simulation. The simulation demonstrated the struggles and challenges faced by those who are transitioning from incarceration back into society. Check out his thoughts on the exercise 👇

Secretary Esparza gave the lunch keynote during day 2️⃣of the 2025 Executive Networking Conference today, sharing information about the State of North Carolina's commitment to clean energy as well as growing the number and type of businesses competing to do work for NC.

Today, Secretary Esparza joined Rep. Donnie Loftis, Superintendent Morgen Houchard and Principal Jessica Mellon at W.P. Grier Middle School in Gaston County to drop off school supplies collected for @ncgovernor.bsky.social's annual supply drive.

Hear from Secretary Esparza what DOA got up to in July: 🅿️ Parking changes 🎓 Internship & Lady Cardinal Programs end 🏗️ Visiting SCO projects at ECU 💜 Visiting a CFWYI grantee & more!

The 2025 Lady Cardinal Mentorship Program ended today with final presentations by the Lady Cardinals on various potential use cases for artificial intelligence. Ceremony 📸: www.flickr.com/photos/15881...

It's #WorkItWednesday! We're hiring, check out DOA's open positions: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nort...

ICYMI: Governor Josh Stein (@ncgovernor.bsky.social) hosted the state's interns for a reception last week as the 2025 State of NC Internship Program came to a close. 📸: flickr.com/photos/15881...

Secretary Esparza visited Greenville this week. First, he joined ECU Chancellor Philip Rogers, SCO officials and contractors to tour campus construction projects. He also met Greenville Mayor PJ Connelly and city officials before visiting the Center for Family Violence Prevention.

This week the Lady Cardinals met women who work across DOA for lunch. They participated in a panel discussion and Q&A, learning more about careers in state government.

I am very proud of this summer’s cohort of interns, who spent the past few months in agencies and departments across the state doing important work on behalf of the people of North Carolina.

It's #WorkItWednesday! We're hiring, check out DOA's open positions: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nort... #Work4NC

Last night, Prospera USA & DOA sponsored a seminar for Hispanic-owned companies on how to do business with North Carolina state government.

It's #WorkItWednesday! We're hiring, check out DOA's open positions: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nort...

⭐Intern Spotlight⭐ Keyonna Wilson-Rhodie is a construction engineering intern with the State Construction Office's Construction Management & FCAP section. #Intern4NC

Today the Lady Cardinals visited Biogen in Research Triangle Park for a hands-on experience with biotechnology. The Cardinals also had lunch with women who work across the company, learning about STEM career paths.

It's #WorkItWednesday! We're hiring, check out our open positions: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nort... #Work4NC

Today, 15 NC high school girls begin a four-week, hands-on educational experience through DOA's Lady Cardinal Mentorship Program. The summer enrichment opportunity nurtures student interest in STEM careers in state government. 🔗: www.doa.nc.gov/news/press-r...

⭐Intern Spotlight⭐ Sierra Woods is a procurement education intern with the Division of Purchase & Contract. #Intern4NC

Thank you to Lumbee Tribe Chairman John Lowery, who hosted DOA Deputy Secretary Noelle Talley and Commission of Indian Affairs Director Greg Richardson for a tour of the tribe’s headquarters!

It's #WorkItWednesday! Check out DOA's open positions: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nort... #Work4NC

June flew by — here's Secretary Esparza sharing what's been going on at DOA.

[email protected] Josh Stein ordered all U.S. and NC flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff immediately until sunset today, July 1, in honor of Cherokee Sheriff Detention Officer Francisco Paul Flattes who was killed in the line of duty Monday. 🔗: www.doa.nc.gov/news/press-r...