NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: July 31, 2023
Media Contact: Misti.Sullivan@labor.idaho.gov
Effective today, the Idaho Department of Labor’s Orofino mobile location has moved. Its new location is 416 Johnson Ave. Suite 19.
The new location will continue its usual operating hours of Mondays, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. The mobile location will also be open on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Additional meeting times are available by appointment.
Apprenticeships are a valuable workforce training option to help combat Idaho’s current labor challenges. Apprenticeship’s “earn while you learn” method allows for a more financially viable education than a traditional degree by combining classroom and on-the-job training for a more holistic educational experience.
As technology changes how and where we work, apprenticeships have the ability to adapt to changes in employer needs faster than a traditional degree and can be a win-win workforce solution for employees and employers.
Current labor market and future needs of employers
The following graph helps illustrate how the current labor market has evolved since 2015. Before the pandemic, the number of job postings and unemployed persons had a stable trend. When the pandemic hit, the number of unemployed spiked, but returned to its pre-pandemic level fairly soon. Job postings did not fall back to pre-pandemic levels, leaving the demand (job postings) outstripping supply (available workers), creating a current labor shortage of roughly 1.75 job openings per unemployed person in Idaho.
Information provided in these news updates is from professional sources, news releases, weekly and daily newspapers, television and other media.
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NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: July 21, 2023
Media Contact: Maria.Martin@labor.idaho.gov
More than 50 employers are taking to the Walmart parking lot in Idaho Falls looking for job candidates Wednesday, July 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The location is 500 S. Utah Ave.
A wide range of employers attending include Idaho Rural Water Association, Local News 8, Teton Stagelines, Army National Guard, University of Idaho, Idaho Department of Transportation, Sage Truck Driving, School District 93 and many others.
More complete information about employers attending is available on the Idaho Department of Labor’s calendar of events.
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: July 21, 2023
Media Contact: Salvador.Vazquez@labor.idaho.gov or John.Panter@labor.idaho.gov
Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate experienced a slight increase in June, rising by one-tenth of a percentage point from 2.6% in May to 2.7%.
June’s labor force – workers who are employed or unemployed but looking for work – increased by 1,778 people (0.2%) to 964,246.
Idaho’s labor force participation was unchanged between May and June, remaining at 62.5%.
Total employment increased by 1,058 (0.1%) to 938,529 while unemployment increased by 720 (2.9%) to 25,717.
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: July 14, 2023
Media Contact: Keeler.Crawford@labor.idaho.gov
More than 35 employers will be looking for job candidates Wednesday, July 19, at Labor’s Post Falls hiring event. It takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Idaho Department of Labor office, 600 N. Thornton St.
Employers planning to attend include Aerotek, Primerica, Ground Force Worldwide, Coeur d’Alene Public Schools, Fred Meyer, Kootenai Health and many others.
Available job openings include landscapers, warehouse workers, caregivers, CAD drafter, CNA, nurse, welders, builders, general laborers and more.
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: July 5, 2023
Media Contact: Craig.Shaul@labor.idaho.gov and Kandi.Rudd@labor.idaho.gov
Two webinars in July hosted by the Idaho Department of Labor will showcase how Registered Apprenticeships are a valuable investment to businesses.
The first webinar takes place on Tuesday, July 11, from 11 a.m. to noon MDT via Zoom.
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: July 5, 2023
Media Contact: Sonia.Cardenas@labor.idaho.gov
A mix of entry level and higher-level skilled jobs will be offered on Tuesday, July 11 from noon to 4 p.m. at a hiring event taking place at the Ukrainian Welcome Center in Nampa. The center is located at 304 16th Ave. N.
Positions open range across industries including cashiers, school bus drivers, production, administrative, industrial, retail, child care and many more.
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: June 30, 2023
Media Contact: Renee.Bade@labor.idaho.gov
Applications are open for organizations to apply to host a member from the AmeriCorps Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) who can assist in building organizational capacity. An intent to apply must be submitted by July 13 at 4 p.m. MDT to Serve Idaho, The Governor’s Commission on Service and Volunteerism.