While the weather outside is cold, the local job market is hot. Fayetteville employers continue to bring on additional talent across a variety of industries.
Quality employment opportunities are available at companies across Fayetteville and Cumberland County. Companies like Booz Allen Hamilton and Eaton Corporation have over 15 positions they are hiring for.
To help job hunters find local jobs fast, Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corporation (FCEDC) updates their “Job Opportunities” section every month, and you can see some of those positions listed at www.fcedc.com/january-2026. Whether you’re looking for entry-level positions or advanced professional roles, FCEDC gathers job listings from their existing industry partners in sectors like manufacturing, distribution, logistics and defense.
“I think it’s a really neat time, from cybersecurity to customer service work to distribution to manufacturing. For people looking for employment, there are a number of opportunities out there for them. Cape Fear Valley Hospital continues to hire on the healthcare side. So they’ve got a lot of opportunities for people out there. And I think through partnerships with the colleges and the universities, there are a lot of good training opportunities for people who don’t yet have the skills they need for [their desired] career path,” shared President and CEO of FCEDC Robert Van Geons.
Industries at the forefront of local job growth in Fayetteville and Cumberland County include technology, healthcare, customer service, manufacturing, construction and related trades, distribution and e-commerce. These sectors are expected to remain strong leaders for job growth in the area.
Proximity to Fort Bragg has a unique impact on the local labor force, with 7,000 highly skilled personnel transitioning into the workforce each year.
As of November 2025, the unemployment rate for Cumberland County is 5.1%. Organizations like NCWorks Career Center and Fayetteville Technical Community College’s Career Development Center aim to assist locals in finding employment. Cumberland County is home to many talented individuals, but oftentimes, they may struggle to find the right opportunity.
“One thing that we’re continuing to talk about [in] our community is we have a lot of great career paths, and sometimes we’re recruiting people to fill those jobs, to come into the community, and we want to do everything we can to help our folks here, whether it’s our high school students coming out, our community college students or those already in the workforce, to gain additional skills and certifications so that they can continue to grow their careers here [and fill local jobs] with local talent,” added Van Geons.
As 2026 kicks off, FCEDC remains committed to fostering success for existing and new businesses, and part of that success includes connecting them with the right employees.
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