the state of allied health in north carolina erin p fraher mpp aaron mckethan ba rebecca r livengood msph katie gaul ma council for may 3 2005 purpose is to provide an overview issues and opportunities workforce report presents data on importance s economy challenges confronting future growth collaboration summarizes 6 years studies that have been a collaborative effort why should policy makers care about transition major decline manufacturing employment due international competition increased use technology improved productivity domestic sector recent economic recession but service occupations including social assistance nc 1990 2004 0 100 000 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 year emplo y me nt
