NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Jan. 10, 2024
Media Contact: Lisa.Grigg@labor.idaho.gov
Statewide, the demand for healthcare jobs is increasing while local healthcare companies continue to struggle with staffing levels to meet the demand for services.
Idaho healthcare and social service jobs have increased by 7,800 (7.3%) over the past year. Statewide – department of Labor analysts conservatively project this industry to add another 4,500 jobs during 2024.
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Jan. 4, 2024
Media Contact: Craig.Shaul@labor.idaho.gov
Idaho Labor Research Supervisor Craig Shaul will provide an overview of Labor’s Economic Outlook and Revenue Assessment Committee presentation during a webinar Tuesday, Jan. 9 at 11 a.m.
Afterwards, Jan Roeser, labor economist for southwestern Idaho, will discuss Idaho’s results from the American Community Survey.
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Jan. 8, 2024
Media Contact: Kathy.Nesmith@labor.idaho.gov
Employee layoffs are common when a U.S. company offshores some of its production or is sold to an international firm that does similar work in a foreign country.
James Black experienced a job loss when his employer closed a large section of its manufacturing division in 2013. The jobs and a portion of the production of articles and supply of services shifted to a foreign country. Through the federally funded Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program, Black and other affected coworkers have access to reemployment benefits.
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Jan. 4, 2024
Media Contact: Renee.Bade@labor.idaho.gov
Idaho nonprofit, educational, community and faith-based organizations, Indian tribes and local governments are invited to attend a virtual presentation on Jan. 11, 2024, at 11 a.m. (MT) to learn about AmeriCorps grant opportunities. AmeriCorps is a federal grant program that provides funding to organizations to expand their impact.